Motor Breakdown Cover

If you are looking for motor breakdown cover, then you should be aware that there is a wide variety of policies to choose from that differ greatly in price and in what cover they provide.

They range from basic cover, to which you can often add optional extras, to fully comprehensive cover. Basic or standard cover will probably include:

Assistance when at least ¼ mile away from home, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Taking you and your car to the nearest garage if the car is un-repairable at the roadside
No call out charges

More Comprehensive or additional cover can include things like:

Home cover, within ¼ mile of your house
Long distance cover – they will take you and your car home or to a preferred location in the UK
Accident care – assistance in the event of an accident
Onward travel – replacement car for up to three days until yours is repaired
Car recovery – covers the cost of a single train fair to pick up your repaired car

When deciding which motor breakdown cover to choose, it is important to think about the things you want to be covered for and then shop around to find the best price for the cover you need. You can use our FREE comparison service to compare breakdown insurance and find the motor breakdown cover that’s right for you.