July 2012 -

Break down on French motorways

 

Having a break down?

In 2011, the price for breakdown services (repairing on site or towing away) on motorways and dual carriageways went up from 114,50 euros to 117 euros for vehicles weighing less than 3,5 tons. This is a set price charged by approved garages. Fifty per cent will be added to that price if the callout is between 6pm and 6am, weekend or bank holiday.

 

If you do breakdown on the motorway, don’t contact your insurance breakdown service as only motorway approved breakdown vehicles are allowed on the motorways. Contact the emergency services from an orange emergency phone, and they will contact an approved breakdown service, who will explain the procedure to follow with your insurance company.