UK Breakdown Cover

Unlimited call-outs, Car breakdown cover for 2 cars and more, Single trip or multi trip, Cover available for driver and 7 passengers

Compare Insurance Quotes

Compare multiple quotes from UK breakdown cover providers including

Tailored quotes from UK breakdown cover specialists

Taxi breakdown cover

Older Car Breakdown Cover

Van Breakdown Cover

Motorcyle Breakdown Cover

Caravan breakdown cover

Minibus Breakdown Cover

Fleet Breakdown Cover

European breakdown cover

Horsebox Breakdown Cover

Personal Car Breakdown Cover

Natiowide Breakdown Cover

What is multi car breakdown cover?

By having multi car breakdown cover, a person and or family can always be protected from an unforeseen problem on the road. This assistance with a malfunctioning vehicle can come in two forms, personal and vehicle cover. Multi car breakdown cover is breakdown cover for 2 cars or more, It can also be a mix of cars, bikes and vans. Providers of multi van insurance can also provide you with breakdown cover, but is always worth checking prices with specialist provider of breakdpwn cover.

This type of cover will assist when a vehicle is broken down on the side of the road and help is needed. The problem can be from a flat tire, broken belt or an unfortunate accident. This assistance is just a phone call or text away. It is available 24/7 no matter where the vehicle breaks down in the UK.

Once contact is made, a repair crew with a recovery truck is sent to the scene of the vehicle in need. The repair crew will work on the vehicle to get it road-ready for up to an hour. If the vehicle can’t be made roadworthy in that time allotment, then it will be towed to a repair garage or the choice destination of the policyholder.

What is the difference between personal and vehicle multi car breakdown cover?

The difference between personal and vehicle multi car breakdown cover is what is the qualifying factor for roadside assistance.

Personal multi car protection means the named person in the policy is provided with this type of cover no matter what vehicle they are operating. This can be their vehicle, a rented one or one borrowed from a friend.
Vehicle multi car breakdown protection means the vehicles which are eligible for roadside assistance are named in the policy. This makes it possible for anyone to operate the vehicle and if needed breakdown assistance will be sent to help get the vehicle back on the road or towed to a garage.

Who should choose personal multi car breakdown cover?

This type of insurance is made for the person who owns or drives more than one vehicle regularly. The types of vehicles can be cars, trucks, motorbikes or vans. The distinction here is the person is the qualifying factor, not the vehicle. This way, any vehicle they are operating that breaks down, all they need to do is call or text and receive said help.

Who should choose vehicle multi car breakdown cover?

This classification of protection is made for a family with more than one vehicle and more than one driver. This type of cover will assist anyone operating the vehicles owned by the family that are listed in the policy, independent of who is behind the wheel.

What levels of multi car breakdown cover are available?

Basic breakdown cover : his provides roadside assistance anywhere in the UK if the vehicle is stranded at least 1 mile away from the home residence of the policyholder. If repairs can’t be made within 60 minutes on the roadside, the vehicle will be towed to the nearest garage. Most policies have this limited to about 10 miles. This policy is available to UK residents and is only valid in the UK.
National breakdown cover : This is the same as basic cover but allows for the policyholder to get the vehicle towed to a destination of choice independent of the distance.
Home breakdown cover : This includes what is provided in national breakdown cover, but with the removal of the 1-mile away from the home residence restriction. This makes it possible to receive assistance at home, just in case of a dead battery or a flat tire when you wake in the morning. You can have a repair crew come to your home to help get your vehicle roadworthy
Onward breakdown cover : This has all that is included in home breakdown cover with the addition of providing either a vehicle for hire to use for up to 5 days or overnight accommodations while the vehicle is being repaired.
European breakdown cover : This is the same protection as national breakdown cover, but is only valid in continental Europe and its outlying islands. This includes towing your vehicle back to the UK if necessary.

Multi car breakdown cover can be made to protect several vehicles independent of who is operating them or provide assistance to a named person in the policy. It allows for each policy to be custom-made to provide assistance that best suits the policyholder, with 24/7 roadside assistance.

Common Exclusions to check for?

Breakdown polices have exclusions, conditions in which cover will be refused, these tend to be common across providers. Treat the list below as a checklist when looking at the small print of any policy that you are considering buying.

Getting a flat : Most providers do not provide road aside assistance if you get a flat tire
Home Call Out : Some polices will not provide cover if you are broken down in your driveway and some stipulate a minimum distance from home, typical example no cover provided within 14 KM radius from home address.
Livestock : If you are towing a trailer, you will need special breakdown cover that includes vehicle and trailer. For more details please read our guide to horsebox breakdown cover, comparative quotes for vehicle and trailer are also available

Types of Vehicle Breakdown Cover Available

Car breakdown cover is available without every UK breakdown provider, but what about other vehicles. Will they also cover your van or horsebox? The answer is it depends on the provider, below we break down providers based on vehicle category

Taxi & Private Hire Cars

Only a select few provide breakdown cover for taxi drivers and private hire drivers

Van Breakdown Cover

Most breakdown companies will offer breakdown cover for business vans, but only a few offer breakdown cover for courier vans or vans that are used for hire and reward purposes.

Older Car Breakdown Cover

Most new cars now come with a breakdown recovery service for the first 2 or 3 years, after that time period you are on your own, and it is the time to consider breakdown cover for older cars that is aimed at cars over 3 years old and less than 15 years.

Horsebox Breakdown Cover

We can provide quotes with both horsebox breakdown cover and car plus trailer breakdown cover with a select few providers of UK breakdown cover. Horseboxes are classed as vans. First check your horsebox insurance policy as it may already be included.

What type of coover is requred to provide a breakdown recovery service?

For those that provide a breakdown recovery service, recovery truck insurance or breakdown recover insurance is a requirement to operate legally. Providing a breakdown recovery service without the correct insurance is effectively driving without insurance and could lead to a driving conviction.