Nationwide FlexPlus European Breakdown Cover

WoolyG

Hi

I am travelling to Italy and hiring a car. I have a Nationwide FlexPlus account and want to know whether this will be covered by their European Breakdown and Recovery Assistance. Does anyone know if foreign hire cars are covered? The following suggests not, but I wanted to make sure before buying additional cover:

The following are not covered-
Vehicles not registered in the UK

Thanks!

eskbanker

That exclusion will undoubtedly disallow Italian hire cars but your hire company will probably include some sort of rudimentary breakdown cover within the rental agreement and offer addons to upgrade it, check their Ts & Cs....

I'm hiring in Italy this year too (with Locauto via Holiday Autos) and the booking says

Breakdown assistance is included with this car. In case of emergency during business hours, call the number provided by your car hire supplier and they will send help. Assistance outside of business hours may incur an extra charge. Please note that this only covers mechanical failure.