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Hey there,

I don't think you get one with the C&C club - I'm a member and have just sent away to the RAC for a card, its about £10 I think.  Main reason I'm getting one is to not have to use passports for ID at camp grounds.

Nick

Not sure actually, I did have to put my membership number on the application form though so assume yes.  Basic membership for a year is about £30 and if you join C&C club you can get the RAC Arrival breakdown cover in Europe which is only £80 for 180 days cover, quite a savings.  

Sorry yes you're right is only 90 days.  We're travelling round europe for six months from next sunday and had similar problems getting cover.  What we did is get breakdown cover from downunder insurance - they do a one year policy for around £90 but as you'd imagine it is really not loaded with extras, just the bare minimum that we'd need.  As we've just had a recon engine put in our van we also got the RAC 90 days to cover us for the first three months, just to be safe.  Its worth speaking to RAC about cover for longer periods as I'm sure I had a conversation with a guy there who quoted me about £440 for 180 days which was a large discount due to being a C&C club member.  I've been making notes of insurance companies from various bulletin boards and came across these two which might be worth a try:

Colonade Insurance at Liversedge, West Yorkshire do, for a year £120, thats UK and Europe, but the bonus is that they will do 6 month stints in Europe.  Also Lynbrook Insurance 01704822249 apparently offer full comprehensive cover, eu breakdown and leagal cover up at competitive rates depending on the age of vehicle.