Free “Proposal Cover” Offered By Insurer For Valentine’s

This Valentine’s Day, research by Green Flag reveals that Britain is a secret nation of romantics, with nearly a million people (907,000) planning to propose on 14th February. For tens of thousands, the proposal will come as a surprise, with around 800,000 people expecting their significant other to pop the question on Valentine’s Day.

According to the research, a single breakdown service can receive at least one breakdown callout every 26 seconds! Valentine’s Day has sparked one roadside rescue company to launch “Proposal Cover” – a free, one-day, nationwide service that promises to get those planning to propose on 14th Feb to their love destination, no matter what.

Green Flag’s expert team of roadside rescuers will be on red alert on 14th February, prepared to help lovers get wherever it is they need to be to pop the question. In order to qualify for the cover, people will need to pre-register by calling 0800 8100511 by 13th February 2014.

Explaining why Green Flag has decided to play cupid this year, spokesperson Simon Henrick, commented: “Nothing should stand in the way of romance on the most romantic day of the year, which is why we have launched our Proposal Cover.”

For Valentine’s Day only, Green Flag’s team of specialists will ensure those who breakdown in areas with the most expected dates planned (London, Birmingham and Bristol) get to their destination armed with a complimentary gift to keep their special someone sweet.

Apart from turning up late, research has also revealed other things that turn a date from sweet to sour:

·       Breaking down en route

·       Not bringing a gift

·       Talking about their ex

·       Getting too drunk

·       Checking out other people

·       Spending the whole time on their phone

·       Expecting their date to foot the bill

·       Talking about the weather

·       Not making an effort to look smart

Almost half of Brits (48 per cent) going on dates this Valentine’s Day plan to drive, and almost four million Brits (3,889,375) have broken down en route to a date. A third (33 per cent) of Brits claim breaking down en route to a date would make them feel “stressed.” Other emotions Brits claim they would feel if they got stranded on their way to a date include guilty, upset, anxious, annoyed and embarrassed.