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 Product news, company profiles Línea Directa A company designed to assist your needs Línea Directa is aware of the difficulties that a foreigner can experience when residing in Spain, such as, little or no knowledge of the language, Spanish legislation, legal requirements and procedures.  As Línea Directa is based on a direct service without a middleman (intermediary), it is able to learn and understand first-hand about their customers’ problems and concerns and offer practical solutions to help address their customers’ requirements. Thanks to the excellent service provided by Línea Directa, their customers can proceed to report an accident in a direct and simple manner, in English or German, and have at their disposal a breakdown vehicle (tow truck), usually within one hour of the accident occurring. Other interesting advantages that Línea Directa can provide to their clients, include: • Assistance to drivers under the age of 26. This gives free assistance for those drivers under 26 years old, who have consumed alcohol, or find themselves indisposed to drive. It allows for their vehicle to be towed back to the driver’s house and a taxi provided for the driver back to his or her place of residence, at no additional cost. This service is provided as long as the pick-up area and the driver’s place of residence is located within a distance of 25 kilometres, and operates from midnight to 7.00 am, seven days a week. • Integrated Medical Treatment: Towards the end of 2004 Línea Directa launched the Integrated Medical Treatment for all policyholders. Working through a network of private medical practices, it guarantees that customers who have experienced personal injuries during a car accident, are offered a complete medical check-up. This is a totally free service and at the disposal of both the driver of the insured vehicle and any passengers inside the vehicle at the time of the accident, irrespective of whether the driver is the innocent or responsible party in the accident. For more information on these services and insurance, phone Línea Directa on 902 123 104. This article appears in the print edition 608 of Island Connections
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