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What level of breakdown cover do you need?
The level of breakdown cover you decide upon will have a direct impact on your premium. You can choose varying degrees of breakdown cover from roadside assistance, vehicle recovery or home call out. Here′s a quick run down:
Roadside assistance: This level of breakdown insurance cover is the basic minimum. Your breakdown cover company will either fix your car at the side of the road or they′ll tow it to the nearest garage where it can be repaired.
Vehicle recovery: The vehicle recovery element of breakdown cover is designed to allow you to complete your journey if your car cannot be fixed on the roadside, rather than simply being towed to the nearest garage.
Home breakdown call out: If your car is at your home address (or close to it), home call out breakdown cover will provide assistance. This is normally excluded from basic breakdown cover policies.
Onward travel and other cover benefits: Breakdown cover policies are never identical. Breakdown cover is not an off-the-shelf product! It is important to check the small print so you know what you′re paying for e.g. is your breakdown cover providing you with car hire or will simply need to be reimbursed for transport to get you home. Some breakdown insurance cover will also pay for accommodation whilst your vehicle is being repaired.
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