Europe-wide safety: Your breakdown assistance
Comprehensive protection in the event of breakdowns and accidents throughout Europe. With nextsure's breakdown assistance insurance, you can travel safely and with peace of mind at all times. Find out more now!
Europe-wide Validity
24/7 Emergency & Service
Quick help on site
What does a breakdown cover insurance for Europe include?
Breakdown and accident assistance on-site
Towing to the nearest garage
Vehicle recovery after accident
Replacement car or travel continuation costs
Roadside Assistance Europe: Understanding the Scope and Important Exclusions
A roadside assistance insurance for Europe offers you coverage in most European countries, often including the Mediterranean states as per the Green Insurance Card. Nonetheless, it is essential to check the exact geographical scope of coverage in your terms and conditions. Common exclusions include damages caused by intent or gross negligence, participation in motorsports events, acts of war, or civil unrest. Journeys without a valid driving licence or under the influence of alcohol/drugs are also not covered. Additionally, defects known before the start of the journey, whose repair was neglected, can lead to benefit reductions. Find transparent information on all details at nextsure.
Comprehensive Protection
Our roadside assistance services for Europe at a glance
Breakdown Assistance
Quick repair directly at the site of damage in Europe.
Towing service
Transport to the nearest suitable workshop.
Recover Vehicle
Safe recovery of your vehicle after an accident.
Replacement car
Mobility ensured for the duration of the repair.
Onward Travel
Coverage of costs for onward or return travel by train/flight.
Overnight stay
Hotel costs for multi-day repairs abroad.
Retrieval
Return transport of your vehicle to Germany.
Spare part shipping
Organisation of the shipment of necessary spare parts.
Emergency control centre
Available 24/7, multilingual support.
Your reliable partner on all European roads.
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The benefits of a Europe-wide protection policy from nextsure
With the Europe-wide cover from nextsure, you enjoy comprehensive security and numerous benefits on your travels. The focus is on speedy and straightforward assistance in emergencies, available 24/7 via our digital platform or service hotline. We cover costs for roadside assistance, towing, and if necessary, recovery, ensuring your mobility through replacement vehicles, continuation of travel, or hotel stays. This protects you from unpredictable, often high costs abroad. Thanks to our extensive partner network across Europe, we guarantee expert support. The digital sign-up process and clear tariff structure make nextsure your ideal, modern partner for niche insurance.
How to Act Correctly in the Event of a Breakdown Abroad
In the event of a breakdown abroad, calm and considered action is crucial. First, secure the accident or breakdown site: turn on the hazard lights, place the warning triangle at a sufficient distance, and put on the high-visibility vest before leaving the vehicle. Get yourself and any fellow passengers to safety, ideally behind the crash barrier. Immediately contact the emergency number of your nextsure breakdown insurance. Have your contract number and vehicle details ready and describe the location and nature of the breakdown precisely. Follow the instructions given by the service representative and wait for the breakdown service to arrive. If necessary, document the damage.
Breakdown Assistance vs. Car Liability Insurance: What are the differences?
Motor liability insurance is legally required and covers damage you cause to others with your vehicle. Breakdown assistance insurance, on the other hand, is an optional add-on, often referred to as a protection letter, that helps you in the event of a breakdown or accident with your own vehicle. It includes services such as on-site repair, towing, recovery, replacement vehicle, or accommodation costs. While liability offers protection to third parties, breakdown assistance serves your own mobility and safety in the event of vehicle problems, particularly when traveling domestically and abroad. nextsure offers you tailored solutions for both areas.
The most common causes of breakdowns and how you can prevent them
Common causes of breakdowns include battery issues (empty, defective), tyre damage (flat, incorrect air pressure), and defects in the engine or electronics. Poor maintenance of lights or brakes can also lead to failures. You can minimize the risk of breakdowns: Have your vehicle regularly serviced, especially before long journeys. Check oil level, coolant, tyre pressure, and battery. Pay attention to unusual noises or behaviour from your car. A forward-thinking driving style and avoiding overloading also contribute to breakdown safety. With nextsure's European breakdown assistance insurance, you'll be well-prepared for any eventuality.
Trip cancellation
Protection from Cancellation Costs
Foreign health insurance
Worldwide Health Protection
Luggage
Protection of Your Luggage
Checklist: What should you pack in your car for trips in Europe?
Good preparation is essential for road trips in Europe. Legally required and recommended items include: warning triangles, high-visibility vests (number varies by country for all occupants), first aid kits (check the DIN standard and expiry date). Also important are vehicle documents (registration certificate part I), driving licence and the Green Insurance Card. Be informed about country-specific regulations such as environmental badges, motorway toll stickers, or spare bulb kits. A jump lead, tool kit, tow rope, and torch can be useful. Note down the service number of your breakdown insurance. nextsure supports you in preparing for your trip and in case of an emergency.
Cost Trap for Breakdowns Abroad: How a Protection Letter Can Save You
A breakdown abroad can quickly become expensive. Costs for towing services, repairs at foreign garages, unexpected hotel stays, or arranging the continuation or return journey can quickly add up to amounts that exceed the holiday budget. A Europe-wide breakdown cover, such as that offered by nextsure, mitigates these financial risks. For a relatively low annual fee, you are comprehensively protected. We handle the organisation and costs within the agreed services, so you don’t have to worry about skyrocketing bills and can continue your journey more relaxed or safely return home.
Digital Breakdown Assistance: Fast Service via App and Online Report
nextsure uses digital solutions to assist you even faster and more efficiently in the event of a breakdown. With our user-friendly app or through the online customer portal, you can report a breakdown easily. Sending your location via GPS accelerates the coordination of the nearest response vehicle. You receive real-time status updates and can transparently follow the process. This digital approach minimizes waiting times and communication effort, especially during stressful breakdowns abroad. Experience the convenience and speed of modern breakdown assistance with nextsure, your digital-first insurance portal.
Is my trailer or caravan also insured when abroad in Europe?
Electromobility and travelling with a motorhome are booming, but they pose specific demands on roadside assistance. With electric cars, it's often about flat batteries or specific high-voltage technology. Our partners are trained to handle electric vehicles safely and, if necessary, transport them to mobile charging stations or specialist workshops. Motorhomes and campers require special towing and recovery vehicles due to their size and weight. nextsure takes these special requirements into account in its roadside assistance services for Europe, so you can travel worry-free with your electric car, motorhome or other specialist vehicles. Check the details in your individual tariff.
