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We’ve all been there – you’re heading off for the weekend to see some friends, you jump in the car and an hour into your journey something doesn’t sound right. You pull over on the motorway and your car lurches to a stop – you have broken down. This is where breakdown cover kicks in. It provides 24/7 roadside assistance where a trained expert comes to you to either fix your car or tows you to the nearest garage to get more help.

There are lots of things that can cause a car or van to break down, including flat batteries, damaged tyres and electrical issues. That’s why taking out breakdown cover means that should your vehicle stop or break down suddenly, a trained specialist will arrive and attempt to get you back on the road, usually within an hour.

You can take out cover to protect you while on the road as well as from outside your house. Depending on the level of cover, some policies will cover you or your car, others will take you and your passenger’s home if the car can’t be fixed there and then. The options are endless. Each policy offers peace of mind that should you break down in the middle of nowhere, you won’t be left stranded and an expert is on hand to help you. There are options for cars, vans, or motorcycles breakdown policies.

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Breakdown cover comes in two formats, you can either buy cover for a vehicle – so anyone driving that vehicle is covered – or you can buy personal cover - so whatever car you are driving or are a passenger in, you are also protected.

Some car and van insurance policies and bank accounts add breakdown cover as part of the policy or as an account benefit, therefore it’s important before you take out an additional breakdown policy to check that you aren’t already covered.

Q. What should I do if I breakdown?

Be prepared. Always have the number of your breakdown policy provider in your phone or in your car, that way if you need to call them you can find the number easily.

If you break down whilst driving, try and pull over to a safe place off the road or on a hard shoulder if possible and then turn your hazard warning lights on. Get out of the car – if it’s too dangerous to get out of the driver’s side, then climb over and exit via the passenger side, but it is imperative that you leave the car. Walk a safe distance away from the car, if you’re on a motorway try and get behind the barrier. Then, when you are in a safe place, call your breakdown provider or the emergency breakdown number and tell them where you are so they can get help to you.

If you aren’t sure where you are, try and have a look for any road signs or markings. If you have a smartphone, you could use a map app to pinpoint where you are and some breakdown providers offer an app to help them find your location and update you on where your emergency mechanic is.
Q. Will my breakdown cover start straight away?

Normally, your cover will start 24 hours after you take out the policy, while for other providers it could be up to 72 hours after you start the cover. That’s why it’s important to take out a breakdown policy a few days before you are heading off on a big journey to ensure that you are adequately covered. Check the terms and conditions of your policy before you buy and before getting on the road.
Q. What isn’t covered in a breakdown policy?

This can differ between policies so it’s always important to read the small print, but ordinarily breakdown cover might not cover you for repeated call outs for a recurring fault, maintenance issues or roadside assistance for an accident or one that involves emergency services. There might also be some exclusions if your vehicle breaks down on private land or is involved with animals.
Q. What happens if I break down without a breakdown policy?

You will still be able to get help – as either the emergency assistance vehicle will come out if you contact them, or a breakdown provider would give you an instant one off call out – but these can be much more expensive than an annual policy.

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Q. What happens if I break down without a breakdown policy?

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