With the summer holiday season just around the corner, many families who are taking their car over to the Continent are at risk of holiday nightmare because they won’t be fully insured. What’s more, some providers are downgrading the cover they offer in Britain too meaning unsuspecting motorists could be caught out. Andy Leadbetter finds out whether you're really getting the policy that you're paying for...

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