Car Breakdown Cover
Peace of Mind Beyond the Breakdown:
Going The Extra Mile Together
From as little as: £19.00 for the year.
Stuck on the side of the road? Most breakdown cover providers will get you back on track after your car breaks, but at Emergency Assist, we go the extra mile to ensure a truly hassle-free experience. Here's why we stand out from the crowd when it comes to car breakdown cover in the UK.
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Everyday Car Breakdowns
Our friendly and experienced team will be there for you every step of the way, keeping you informed and ensuring a stress-free interaction.
What's included
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Excess options are available, but not essential.
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Ability to mix and match different vehicle types and usages.
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Cover for punctures and flat tyres**.
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Cover anywhere throughout the United Kingdom.
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Various cover levels and price points to suit all needs and pockets.
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Unlimited callouts during the year of membership.
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Over 3,000 recovery agents nationally.
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Types of Breakdown Covers available with Our Car Breakdown Cover Membership
As a consumer and human-conscious breakdown provider we offer a few levels of car breakdown cover membership with different levels of cover that offer some optional extras to suit your needs, these include:
Standard Cover
Or our Saver Cover as we call it, will typically provide roadside assistance, such as jump starts, tyre changes, and minor repairs.
Premium Cover
In addition to standard cover, premium cover may also include recovery to a garage of your choice, home start, and onward travel.
Flexible Cover Options Tailored to Your Needs
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Roadside Assistance
- In the event your vehicle suffers a breakdown more than 1/4 mile from your home address, we will instruct a recovery operative to attend the scene, and you will be provided with up to 1 hour of roadside assistance to try and get your vehicle moving again.
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Local Recovery
- If a recovery operator is unable to mobilise your vehicle, or carry out a temporary repair, we will recover you up to 25 miles to the nearest garage which is able to affect a repair.
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National Recovery
- An extension upon our Local Recovery. If a recovery operator is unable to mobilise your vehicle at the roadside or home address, we shall decide and recover the vehicle to either a suitable garage, your home address or your destination. One of the above options will be arranged by our experienced team with all factors taken into consideration, such as, but not exhaustive to; the time of day, type of repair required, number of passengers, your location.
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Home Start
- If your vehicle is immobilised at the home address, or within 1/4 mile of the home address, we shall instruct a recovery operator to attend the scene of the breakdown and provide Roadside Assistance and/or National Recovery in line with the above.
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Onward Travel
- If your vehicle is recovered to a garage, and they are unable to repair the vehicle on the same working day as recovery taking place, we shall reimburse the cost of alternative road or rail travel for the driver and up to 6 passengers to one destination within the territorial limits of this membership. This will also include a return journey for one person to collect the vehicle upon completion of repairs.*
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Hire Car
- If your vehicle is recovered to a garage, and they are unable to repair the vehicle on the same working day as recovery taking place, we shall reimburse the cost of a suitable hire car for one day up to a maximum of £50.*
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Overnight Accommodation
- If your vehicle is recovered to a garage, and they are unable to repair the vehicle on the same working day as recovery taking place, we shall reimburse the cost of one night's accommodation, excluding food and drink, for the driver and up to 6 passengers. This is limited to a maximum of £40 per person or £200 for all persons.*
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European Breakdown Cover
- Our European extension allows for you to be covered in the following countries in Europe for up to 90 days during your membership, with no one trip exceeding 30 days. Please note that if travelling abroad, for cover to be valid, we need to be advised of your travel dates at least 48 hours prior to leaving.
Important Considerations & FAQs
- Do I need vehicle breakdown cover if I have a new car warranty?
- New car warranties typically cover mechanical faults, but not roadside assistance like flat tyres or flat batteries. Breakdown services ensure you're not left stranded for these common issues.
- What's the difference between roadside assistance and breakdown cover?
- Roadside assistance often comes with car insurance, but it's usually limited (e.g. jump-start only). Breakdown cover offers a wider range of services when your vehicle breaks, including recovery to a garage and onward travel.
- Is it worth adding breakdown cover to car insurance?
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That choice is ultimately based on your individual needs. There are advantages and considerations to both getting breakdown cover with car insurance and getting it separately.
Some of the advantages of getting breakdown coverage with car insurance:
- Convenience and simplicity
- Cost considerations
- Flexibility and customisation
- Access to specialist providers
- No impact on car insurance premiums
- Comparing coverage and additional benefits
- Can I get breakdown cover for an old or classic car?
- Age restrictions for breakdown cover vary. While some providers have cut-off points, others may charge a premium for older vehicles - we do not, our pricing will take this into account upfront. It's worth comparing quotes to find breakdown recovery cover for your specific car.
- Is it cheaper to get breakdown cover for a car or a person?
- Typically, it would be slightly cheaper to get car breakdown cover for a car instead of covering a person who can be actively covered when driving any number of cars of different values and costs for parts and repair experts.