Business Details
50+ Years
experience
European Motor Insurance for UK Vehicles
Stuart Collins & Co has been providing specialist motor insurance solutions since 1969, focusing on UK registered vehicles requiring extended European coverage. Our expertise lies in offering bespoke policies that combine comprehensive protection with flexibility for annual foreign use across the EU, Switzerland, Norway, and Serbia. As an FCA-authorised intermediary, we maintain strict adherence to UK regulatory standards while prioritising personal service and client satisfaction.Our policies ensure consistent coverage levels abroad without reduction to third-party only, supported by included annual green cards for border crossings. With over five decades of experience, we serve clients needing extended European motor insurance through a combination of tailored products and quality breakdown assistance partnerships.
Services
European Motor Insurance
Annual Green Card
Breakdown Assistance
Comprehensive Cover
Policy Customisation
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience in specialist motor insurance
- Our FCA-authorised status ensures regulatory compliance and client protection
- Policies maintain comprehensive coverage levels when driving abroad
- Annual green card included for international border crossings
- Breakdown assistance available without vehicle age restrictions
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Services
European Motor Insurance
Specialist insurance for UK registered vehicles requiring extended European use. Policies provide comprehensive coverage across 30+ countries while maintaining UK compliance standards. Includes annual green card for border crossings and guarantees consistent coverage levels abroad without reduction to third-party only.
Annual Breakdown Assistance
24-hour roadside assistance scheme covering Europe and UK with no vehicle age restrictions. Features recovery services, repairs, and get-you-to-destination options for 240 annually. Available to policyholders needing reliable support during extended continental travel.
Green Card Provision
Official documentation confirming insurance validity across European countries. Included with all policies to facilitate border crossings and meet legal requirements in EU states, Switzerland, Norway and Serbia without additional charges.
Policy Customisation
Flexible coverage options for diverse vehicle types including cars, motorhomes, and commercial vehicles. Accommodates specific needs like extended foreign assignments or frequent cross-border travel while maintaining UK MOT and taxation compliance requirements.
FCA Regulated Services
Financial Conduct Authority regulated operations ensuring compliance with UK financial services standards. Provides client protection through official authorisation (reference 1013445) and access to the Financial Ombudsman Service for dispute resolution.
Questions
What countries does your motor insurance cover?
Our policies cover all EU states plus Switzerland, Norway and Serbia for annual foreign use with UK registered vehicles.
Is a green card required for European travel?
While not compulsory in EEA countries, we include an annual green card with all policies to ensure border crossing compliance and documentation clarity.
Do you cover left-hand drive vehicles?
Yes, we provide insurance for both left-hand and right-hand drive UK registered vehicles across Europe.
What breakdown assistance options exist?
We offer annual breakdown cover with 24-hour support, no age restrictions, and continent-wide coverage for £240 annually.
How are comprehensive policies affected abroad?
Your comprehensive coverage remains unchanged overseas - we guarantee no reduction to third-party only cover when driving in Europe.
What vehicle requirements apply?
Vehicles must maintain UK road tax, valid MOT (if applicable) and not be declared SORN for the policy duration.
Reviews (5)
Andy Millard
Jan 06, 2025
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I cannot rate this company high enough. Helpful, quick, communicative and excellent to deal with. In particular, they offer a great service for insuring your vehicle abroad.
Anastasios Karayannis
Jan 03, 2025
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An excellent team ,professional, they listen to you and they are very kind and fast in replying. I have been with them foe over 20 years
and never had any problems at all.
and never had any problems at all.
J. Lyell
Feb 06, 2022
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I have been a client of Stuart Collins for 23 years, when I found my first holiday home in Italy. I have always found every member of their team to be professional, helpful & responsive : unreserved, strong recommendation.
Adrian Collings
Feb 01, 2022
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Living between France and the UK I came across this company by chance. Very professional and helpful. Main contact for me was Becky who was friendly, courteous and professional. I would and I have recommended Stuart Collins to friends and family both in the UK and on the continent. Great to speak to friendly staff.
Matthew Pigrome Mortgage
Jan 21, 2022
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During 2020 I required european car insurance cover to commute to my home in Portugal. After approaching various Companies most of which couldn't provide the cover required I made contact with Mia at Stuart Collins & Co. She provided a suitable quotation within 20 mins of my call to her, placing me on cover and has continued to provide excellent customer service through the 2 year policy plan I held. Unfortunately my circumstances have now changed and I no longer require the same level of european cover. I would highly recommend Stuart Collin & Co (especially Mia) to arrange insurance to anyone.
