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With motor insurance premiums on a seemingly never-ending northward trajectory, many insurers have reduced benefits on their policies. Some insurers don't include any breakdown assistance whatsoever, and with people generally relying on their policy to provide this service, a major gap exists that could potentially leave many in bother come a breakdown.
Enter easytrip.ie, who has just launched its new easyAssist scheme. In partnership with breakdown assistance and recovery specialists around the country, the assistance service is available to car and small van owners from €3.99 per month. Usual breakdown scenarios such as flat batteries, to punctures and refuelling are covered, with 80 per cent of breakdowns said to be resolved on the spot.
Colin Delaney, CEO of easytrip Ireland commented: "Our customers have been asking for a product like this for a long time now, one that's at an affordable price, and we are delighted to be able to deliver this great service. Teaming up directly with breakdown specialists nationwide means we can offer easyAssist for 50% cheaper than other breakdown recovery services in the Irish market. The best part is that you don't have to be an easytrip customer to sign up to this service, it's open to all drivers."
As well as the benefits of the breakdown and assistance service, motorists who sign up to easytrip get use of express lanes at toll plazas with reduced toll fees, as well as cheaper parking in many major car parks nationwide.
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For more information on the easyAssist service call 1890 67 67 68 or visit www.easytrip.ie/easyAssist.