Research has indicated that a car accident in certain European countries can be twice as costly than one that happens in another place in the Continent.
British travellers who are planning to go on an 'autobahn' or 'autoroute' adventure, have been told to be aware of certain spots such as Germany and France, which have been named the most expensive places in Europe for a motorway mishap, according to the latest claims data from the UK's biggest insurer.
The UK insurance provider Aviva, has stated that the average bill if you cause a crash in Germany is 2,940, which is more than 50 per cent above the average bill, if you crash your car anywhere else in Europe (1,918). British travellers also need to be especially cautious of French drivers, as the average
personal injury claim is close to 10,000 coming in at 9,510.
Costly road accidents on the Continent
The insurer also reveals that British drivers need to be extremely vigilant across the whole continent, as third party claims are up 10 per cent and
personal injury claims have increased by 20 per cent in last year. Drivers who aren't properly insured will face a tough experience while they are away, as they would have to make their own arrangements for their cars to be repaired, negotiate the costs and sort out their onward journeys.
Nigel Bartram, Aviva's UK insurance motor underwriting manager, said: "An estimated two million British tourists take to their cars for driving trips to neighbouring European Union countries each year. We advise drivers in Germany to be extra careful, as about two-thirds of the Autobahn network still has no speed limit."
Mr Bartram also added: "We also advise you to make sure that you are properly covered before you go. Otherwise you may have to pay for any claims for damage to your car, whether it's your fault or not. Not to mention the hassle of arranging repair and sorting out the claim in the local language."
Other costly crash destinations include Austria and Switzerland. A car accident in these countries could cost you 2,265. Belgium is also a country where drivers need to be cautious, as causing a crash could cost you up to 1,617, making it the third most expensive place to in Europe to be in a
