Driving abroad

If you're covered by LP Assist breakdown, you may be able to be repratriated home. Please check your contract by going to My LeasePlan or please contact us by clicking on the orange icon on the bottom right of your screen.

Please contact us using one of the options in the contact widget at least 3-4 weeks before you plan to travel abroad and we'll help you get ready.

You'll need to contact your insurer to make sure you're covered to drive in all the places you'll visit, and find out what the process is should there be an accident or theft. For travel to certain places in Europe, most insurers will give you a green card which serves as insurance cover and some also require an emissions certificate. You will also need to display a UK sticker on the back of your car rather than a GB identifier.

You'll need to take a valid driving licence and a VE103B which proves you're allowed to drive the vehicle abroad. You can apply for that here.

You'll also get a letter from us which you can share with the relevant authorities to show that we've given you permission to take the vehicle abroad.

If you're covered by LP Assist, you may be able to be repatriated home. Please call 0344 493 5812 and press 1 for breakdown.

If you arrange your own maintenance, please arrange to get the vehicle repaired at a dealership garage using manufacturer approved parts. If there isn't a dealership garage nearby, please contact us for guidance by clicking on the speech bubble on the screen and pick one of the contact methods.