Frequently Asked Questions - UKbreakdown.com

 

Booking a Policy

  1. Can I book a UK breakdown cover policy safely online?
  2. If I book a UK breakdown cover policy online, what do I receive?
  3. Can I print my documents having booked online?
  4. Do I get an invoice?

Questions about Vehicles and towed caravans and trailers

  1. What vehicles do you cover on this UK breakdown cover policy?
  2. Who is covered on this UK breakdown cover policy, the vehicle or driver?
  3. How many passengers will you cover on this UK breakdown cover policy?
  4. What's the maximum duration of any one trip on your European breakdown cover policy?
  5. I'm driving a big vehicle, what are the maximum dimensions?
  6. Why do you have a weight limit of 3500 kg gross weight?

What countries do you cover?

  1. What countries do you cover on your European breakdown cover policy?
  2. My destination is in Europe but it is not shown in your list, why not?

I have broken down, what do I do?

  1. When I call the number on my UK breakdown cover policy, who deals with my emergency?
  2. How do I get in contact with the emergency contact team?
  3. What information do I need to give the breakdown assistance team?
  4. Any tips on how to work out my location?
  5. Broken down on a French motorway, can you reach me?
  6. I don't speak the local language, who will help me with translation?
  7. Do I have to pay up front for any costs?
  8. Flat tyres and punctures, will you assist?
  9. I have put the wrong fuel in my vehicle, can you help?

Cost and Cover

  1. Why is this UK breakdown cover policy such good value?
  2. Who is the Underwriter for this policy?
  3. Why do you have age bands for the vehicles on this UK breakdown cover policy?
  4. Is there any excess to pay in the event of a claim?
  5. My vehicle turns ten while I am away, do I need to change my cover?
  6. What payment cards do you take and are there any extra charges?
  7. Do the prices you display on screen include Insurance Premium Tax?

Administration

  1. I buy a new car, can you change the policy?
  2. I have an annual policy and want to take my second car, can I get cover?
  3. I bought the wrong cover, do I get charged an admin fee to amend?
  4. I bought the cover in error, when do I get my refund?
  5. What does the 14 day cooling off period mean?
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Terms & Conditions:

14 day Money Back Guarantee
Your policy has a 14 day cooling off period from the date of purchase. During this time you can cancel the policy and receive a full refund by simply returning your policy certificate. You may take advantage of this guarantee if no claim is being made or is pending and as long as travel has not been started. Refunds will be returned within 7 working days of the cancellation.

How OTIS handle your Payment
In selling this European breakdown insurance, OTIS will take your payment via a secure payment provider. We will hold your policy premium on behalf of insurers. Once we have received your premium you are eligible for cover.

How to claim
Please refer to your policy summary or your policy document if you need to make a claim. You should contact the specified claims handlers as soon as possible.

Demands and Needs Statement
This insurance will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual wishing to insure themselves against unforeseen costs following a breakdown of a vehicle. Subject to terms, conditions and maximum specified claim limit. Please ensure that you read the policy wording to ensure that the policy will supply you with a sufficient level of cover.

Documentation you will receive from us
Once you have successfully completed your purchase you will be sent an email confirming the details of your purchase together with your policy certificate. If you selected to receive your documentation by post, this will be sent to you within 1-2 working days.

Your Right To Cancel
We hope you are happy with the cover this policy provides. However, if upon reflection this, insurance does not meet your requirements, please return it to us within fourteen days of issue and we will refund your policy premium. You are not eligible for a refund if your policy has already begun or if you intend to make a claim under the policy. For short term trips of less than 30 days in duration an adminstration fee of up to £10 will be charged for cancellations made within the 14 day cooling off period.

Confidentiality
All personal information about you will be treated as private and confidential except where the disclosure is made at your request, with your consent, in relation to arranging your insurance or where we are required to by law.

Some or all of the information you supply to us in connection with your insurance proposal will be held on computer and may be passed to insurance and/or other companies for underwriting and claims purposes.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998 you have a right of access to see personal information about you that is held in our records, whether electronically or manually.

Your Duty to Give Information to Insurers

Your insurance is based upon the information provided to the insurance company and you must ensure that all such information is complete and accurate, and that any facts that may influence the insurer’s decision to accept the risk or the terms offered have been disclosed. The duty to disclose information continues during the life of the policy, and at renewal you must make sure you inform your insurer of any changes affecting your insurance. Your policy must be purchased prior to your trip commencing, and must originate from within the United Kingdom.

You are responsible for all answers or statements on proposal forms, claim forms or other material documents and you should ensure these are full and accurate. Failure to disclose material information at the start of the policy or advise the insurer of changes to the risk during the period of insurance may invalidate your insurance cover and could mean that part, or all, of a claim may not be paid.

IMPORTANT - This policy will have been sold to you on a non-advised basis and it is therefore for you to read this information (paying particular attention to the terms and conditions and exclusions) and ensure that it meets all of your requirements. you may already possess alternative insurance(s) for some or all of the features and benefits provided by this product; it is your responsibility to investigate this. If upon reading this policy you find it does not meet all of your requirements, please refer to the relevant cooling off/policy cancellation section.



PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ YOUR POLICY WORDINGS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY MAY RESULT IN COVER BEING RESTRICTED.

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