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Breakdown Assist provides comprehensive and great value car breakdown cover and roadside assistance for vehicles and individuals across the UK and Europe.
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Shop at Breakdown AssistBreakdown Assist is a leading provider of vehicle breakdown cover and roadside assistance in the UK, extending services to Europe. Committed to offering excellent value and customer service, the company ensures motorists receive prompt and efficient help when they need it most. With a focus on comprehensive coverage and a vast network of recovery specialists, Breakdown Assist aims to provide peace of mind for all drivers.
We understand the stress of a vehicle breakdown, which is why our dedicated team and extensive network are geared towards quick resolutions. Our operators are highly trained to handle a variety of issues, from electrical and mechanical faults to vehicle misfuelling, striving to fix your vehicle at the roadside whenever possible.
Breakdown Assist offers a diverse portfolio of breakdown policies designed to meet individual and family needs. Our core offerings include:
All policies include caravan & trailer cover, and you have the flexibility to choose between policies with no excess or opt for a voluntary excess to reduce your premium. We exclude cover for couriers, hire vehicles, and taxis under our standard policies.
Choosing Breakdown Assist means benefiting from a service built on efficiency and reliability. Our nationwide network ensures rapid deployment of recovery vehicles, and our high roadside fix rate means less waiting and more driving. We are continuously expanding our services to ensure we remain a top choice for UK breakdown cover. Explore our website to find the perfect policy for your needs and join the thousands of satisfied customers who trust Breakdown Assist for their roadside assistance requirements.
Breakdown Assist offers various types of cover including vehicle-specific policies, personal cover (for an individual in any eligible vehicle), joint personal policies, family policies (covering up to four people/vehicles at one address), and single trip European breakdown policies.
We cover cars, vans (up to 3500kg), and motorbikes. Caravan and trailer cover is also included with all our policies. Please note, we exclude cover for couriers, hire vehicles, and taxis.
Yes, you can purchase a Single Trip European policy. This covers you from the moment you leave your house in the UK until you return. Vehicle age limits apply (up to 13 years old for European policies, 11 years for single trip).
Benefits include a nationwide network of over 350 operators, a high roadside fix rate (4 out of 5 vehicles), flexible policy options (no excess or voluntary excess for savings), and comprehensive cover for various vehicle types and individuals.
You can save up to 40% on UK policies by choosing to add a £35 voluntary excess. Additionally, covering up to four vehicles registered to the same address under one policy may also reduce your premium.
Our UK policies cover vehicles up to 16 years old. For European policies, vehicles are covered up to 13 years old, and for single trip policies, up to 11 years old.
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