How do I know if my BMW has Roadside Assistance?
When you purchase an Insured Warranty it automatically comes with Warranty Assistance. This means we will cover the costs of taking your car to the nearest BMW Retailer if you breakdown more than half a mile from your home address and the problem cannot be resolved at the roadside. All approved used BMW’s come with a minimum 12 months Roadside Assistance cover. Our free accident assistance is also available for the lifetime of the vehicle, and includes recovery to one of our certified Body and Paint shops.To receive covered assistance in the event of a breakdown, contact bmw roadside assistance directly at its toll-free number: 800-332-4bmw (800-332-4269).All new BMW’s benefit from Roadside Assistance cover in the first three years of ownership. All approved used BMW’s come with a minimum 12-month Roadside Assistance cover. If your car is outside of the warranty period there may be a charge for Roadside Assistance to come out to you.BMW Roadside Assistance provides help for BMW drivers in motoring emergencies, anywhere in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Continental Europe. If your car is immobilised, we can help you.Most new BMW models come with complimentary roadside assistance for 24-36 months (or up to a certain mileage limit, typically 36,000 miles). For more information, contact your local BMW dealership for specific details about your vehicle, or call the BMW Roadside Assistance phone number in your vehicle’s documentation.
Can I check if my car is showing as insured?
Go to the Motor Insurance Database (MID) check service. Enter your vehicle registration number. Confirm that you’re the owner or registered keeper. Submit the details to see whether your car is recorded as insured. You can use the AskMID service to check if your vehicle is insured. This service is free to use. However, in certain circumstances, such as after a road traffic accident, AskMID allows a third party to verify if another vehicle involved in the incident is insured. This comes with a small service fee.
How do I know if I’m covered to drive any car?
Look at your certificate of motor insurance. It will say whether you’re covered for driving other cars. If you can’t find your certificate, or you’re still unsure, contact your insurer. Every car needs its own insurance policy, so you can’t insure yourself to drive any car. If you have DOC on your policy, you might be able to drive someone else’s car in an emergency. But this doesn’t entitle you to drive any car. Comprehensive insurance is the highest level of cover you can get.Fully comprehensive car insurance includes as standard all the protection you’d get from third party, fire and theft insurance, in addition to covering you if an accident is your fault (with some exclusions).Comprehensive insurance doesn’t cover damage caused by a collision. It may not be necessary to have for an older car with high mileage. Comprehensive insurance doesn’t cover anything personal stolen from your car. It doesn’t cover damage due to potholes.No, having comprehensive insurance does not automatically let you drive any car. Some policies include a “Driving Other Cars (DOC)” clause, but many do not. Always check your policy details and confirm with your insurer before getting behind the wheel of another vehicle.