This is the cover provided by ADAC - AND how to obtain a policy. It's not a direct translation from the website, but has been put together by a member of this forum - and you can see more on
her website:
ADAC European and UK Breakdown Service.
This German Club offers an excellent service for Car and Caravan if you should have the unfortunate experience of breaking down in this country or anywhere in Europe.
When taking out Breakdown Cover you have to check so many things on the Policy especially if you are towing a Caravan. I will write down on this page all the advantages of joining ADAC and what it covers. * FOR THE EXACT COVER THAT ADAC PARTNER/PLUS INCLUDES Click on the last Link on this page below. It will come up in German but if you wait about half a minutes it will click itself and then come up in English.
Firstly the policy you have to take out is the Plus for one person or Partner Plus if you wish to cover yourself and Spouse or Partner living at one address. This also covers Children and Pets. The reason you need this Policy is because you are not resident in Germany. This Policy covers you if living in the UK or anywhere Worldwide.
The cost of this Service for 1 year is Plus. 79.50 Euro's Partner Plus. 98.70 Euro's
First of all it is you that is covered not your car this means your are covered by this Policy in any car you are driving at the time of breakdown or a passenger in anyone else's car irrespective of the age of the car.
If your car breaks down in the UK you should ring this phone number toll free 0800-0289018 the AA or RAC will come to your rescue, as they are partners of the ADAC in the UK. This is also the same in other countries, excluding Germany, in all of Europe they have a partner in those countries eg. Austria OAMTC. All the respective telephone numbers are given in your information pack, when joining ADAC.
It is very easy to join ADAC first of all go to their Website:-
www.adac.de/mitgliedschaft/gast.aspx Read up about what it covers (to see it in English download Google Toolbar, which has Translate on it and set it German to English and then when you click on any foreign website, after a few seconds it will come up in English). Go to Plus cover and click on which you can read up on single person. Click on Partner Plus if you want to go for the Member, spouse/partner + children.
To contact ADAC email:-
service@adac.de
To apply for Membership email:-
service@gks.adac.de for an application form, ask for one that gives you the chance to pay by fax and has the place for you to give your Debit/Credit Card details in English. You cannot pay through transfer from your Bank to theirs as German Banks will not take the UK Bank codes which have a different aount of digits. If you ask the Bank to transfer it they will charge approx. £20. So by card is the best action. They will also give you the Number to /Fax to. I will list all the relevant telephone numbers I have at the end of this page.
Listed below are some of the items covered by ADAC Partner Plus. As I get to know more I will add them to the list.
1. Breakdown Covers any car you are driving + your spause/partner. Car of any Age.
2. Caravans and Trailers are covered while attached to the car for any problem inc help with punctures and any part of the vehicle that fails, Single axle, a Twin axle is covered as long as axles are not more than a meter apart. That the vehicle is no more than 2.55 meters wide, 10 meters long and 3 meters in height. Permissionable weight of up to 3.5 ton.
3. The Partner Plus Package for €98.70 offers the following coverage Worldwide, except where stated otherwise.
Repatriation in case of illnesses or injury, by ADAC Flying Doctor Service, if necessary.
Travel expences up to €512 to visit a close relative who has to remain in hospital at least 2 weeks while on holiday.
Repatriation of Children.
Repatriation of Pets.
Return transport of vehicle if owner himself is unable to drive back.
Cash for emergencies up to €500, including return transport in case of death.
There have been comments on other forums by people who've used it in Britain and Europe when they've broken down - because it's not just for European cover, but is an annual policy which covers HomeStart and breakdown in Britain too (via the AA). It does seem to offer extremely good value for money as a combination policy. There is currently another thread about using the service on a recent breakdown in Europe.
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