24/7 breakdown support from £33

Expert roadside help or recovery to a local garage if you break down over ¼ mile from home.
You can call us out as many times as you need – as long as it’s not a recurring problem.
Count on our network of over 4,000 breakdown professionals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you add personal cover, you can choose to have your partner covered too. So, whether or not you’re travelling together, you’ll both be covered as a driver or passenger in any privately-owned vehicle.

 

If you have our Home Assist, we’ll come out and fix your car if it won’t start at home (or up to 1/4 mile away). These things happen, especially in winter!

 

 

If you add European cover, our 24/7 English speaking team will get you going again if you break down in Europe. Or we’ll get you and your passengers home if we can’t fix your vehicle.
That's not all, our mobile mechanics can fix and recover both fuel and electric vehicles. We will even recharge your electric vehicle if you run out of battery mid-journey.

What's covered?

  • Cover that lasts all year, with the option to renew automatically.
  • This is the cheapest way to buy our standalone breakdown cover – rest assured you're looked after all year round.
  • Get a quote online or call 0330 678 7117. For TextPhone first dial 18001.
    Calls are recorded. Lines open:
    Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm.
    Saturday 9am – 5pm.
    Sunday 10am – 4pm.
  • Flexible cover you can cancel any time with no cancellation fee.
  • You'll get the same great service as our annual cover with access to over 4,000 breakdown professionals.
  • Call us for a quote. For TextPhone forst dial 18001.
    Calls are recorded. Lines open:
    Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm.
    Saturday 9am – 5pm.
    Sunday 10am – 4pm.

If your car breaks down, it doesn’t matter who’s driving. We’ll be there when you need us.

  • Get help if you’re at least 1/4 mile away from home.
  • Recovery to a local garage up to 10 miles from where you've broken down.

On price comparison websites, Roadside Assist may be referred to as Local Recovery.

If your car breaks down at home or on the road, we’ll be there to get it sorted as quickly as we can.

  • We’ll try to get you going again wherever you are in the UK.
  • Recovery to a local garage up to 10 miles from where you've broken down.

On price comparison websites, Roadside and Home Assist may be referred to as Local Recovery & Home Start.

We’ll come to the rescue if you break down more than 1/4 mile away from home and get you and your passengers anywhere in the UK if we can’t fix your car.

  • We’ll fix on the roadside or get you to your destination, nationwide.
  • Recovery to a local garage up to 10 miles from where you've broken down.

On price comparison websites, UK Recovery may be referred to as Nationwide Recovery.

Get all the same benefits as Roadside & Home Assist and UK Recovery, plus:

  • Hire car, alternative transport or overnight accommodation should you need it.

On price comparison websites, UK Recovery & Home Assist may be referred to as Nationwide Recovery & Home Start.

This is our highest level of cover and we like to think it does it all. So, as well as coming to your assistance at home and anywhere in the UK, getting you a local recovery, and providing alternative transport or accommodation... we're on hand in Europe too!

That road trip you've been planning just got a little less stressful.

On price comparison websites, UK & European Assist may be referred to as Nationwide Recovery & European Assistance.

We don't cover:

  • A fault that doesn't stop you driving such as a faulty headlight or washer jet.
  • Specialist equipment if you need to be recovered from mud, snow or floods.
  • A car that's not roadworthy or is without valid road tax or an MOT.
  • Any vehicle that's being used as a taxi for private or public hire or for delivery or courier service.
  • Driver details – personal details like your date of birth, address and contact details for you and any named drivers.
  • Vehicle details – information about your vehicle such as the make, model and registration.
  • Eligibility – we’ll need to know if you're a UK resident and legally entitled to drive. You should also make sure you don't already have breakdown cover elsewhere - (e.g. with your bank) so it's worth double-checking.

We want to help you find the right breakdown insurance at the best price. You may be able to find UK Breakdown cover cheaper elsewhere, but it might not provide everything you need. 

For added peace of mind, we don’t charge a fee if you need to cancel during your cooling-off period. This means you have 14 days from receiving your documents to change your mind.

If your vehicle lets you down we'll be there for you. Here's some guidance about what to do in the event of a breakdown.

If possible try to pull over to the hard shoulder or as far left or as away from the road as possible. Switch on your hazard lights and, if it's dark or the light is bad, keep your side lights on.

If you can't get your vehicle clear of the road only leave your vehicle if you can do so safely. If you cannot safely exit the vehicle and decide to stay in it keep your seat belt on at all times. If you can safely leave your vehicle leave by the passenger door and keep well back from the road on a verge or on the other side of the barrier if there is one. Keep a clear view of the oncoming traffic and don't stand in front of your vehicle. Make a note of your location and the surrounding area and call our 24 hour breakdown line on 0330 678 7111 or 01484 435 806 from your mobile, a pay phone or a motorway emergency phone when it is safe to do so. (for Text Phone dial 18001 first).

If you're driving in Europe remember to check out the country you are travelling to before you get there. Driving legislation and restrictions can differ widely between European countries and it's best to be prepared. For example if you break down on a French motorway or A road, you should contact the French police by calling from an orange emergency phone box, or dialling 112 from your mobile phone. The French police will then recover your vehicle off the motorway and charge you for the service. We will reimburse you for these charges on your return to the UK (you will need to send us the receipt as per the policy documents). Once you've been recovered off the motorway, you should then call us for assistance.

For European assistance call us on +44 1484 435806 (for Text Phone dial +44 151 494 1260).

Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls will be recorded.

You can also head over to our broken down page to find out what you need to do if you have broken down and need help.

Your breakdown cover excess is the amount you've agreed to pay if your breakdown provider comes out to you. You'll be able to find your breakdown cover excess amount in your policy documents.

Remember, if you require any services that aren't included in your level of cover, you may also need to pay for these.

Personal cover for breakdown is an optional extra, so you can choose to add this when you set up your breakdown policy. This extra level of cover is great for people who travel in lots of different cars - like carpooling for work, for example.

By choosing personal cover, both you and your spouse/partner are protected as passengers or drivers in any privately owned vehicle in the UK. In the unfortunate event of a breakdown, our Britannia Rescue team will be there to make things right and get you where you need to go. 

Remember, you can't use personal cover while you are outside the UK!

Certain size and weight limits apply but, generally, we cover any motorised vehicle requiring motor insurance to be driven on public roads e.g. cars, motorbikes, motorcaravans, motorhomes and vans.

We don't cover vehicles used for hire and reward.

Yes, anyone driving the nominated vehicle will be covered for breakdown as long as they are insured to drive it and have your permission to drive the vehicle. To be covered in any other vehicle they'll need separate breakdown cover for that vehicle.

If you want to cover you and your spouse/partner in any other privately owned vehicle while in the UK then you can add personal cover to your policy.

No, if you're travelling abroad, you don't need to tell us in advance - unless you haven't got UK & European Assist breakdown cover and you'd like to add it.

If your car breaks down while you're away and you've got UK & European Assist breakdown cover, give us a call on +44 (0)1484 435 806 (for Text Phone dial +44 151 494 1260) and we'll be happy to help.

 

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


*Opening hours 

Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm

Saturday and bank holidays, 9am - 5pm

Sunday, 10am - 4pm

For Text Phone first dial 18001, Calls will be recorded 

Yes, we'll recover you to a local repairer. You'll have to cover any costs for the repair/replacement.

To drive abroad you will need to have these important to hand:

  • Full, valid driving licence
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Proof of ID (passport)
  • Travel insurance documents
  • European Breakdown Cover policy number and documents
  • Having your Certificate of Insurance and other documents, including any lease documents if you lease your car may help if you experience any problems while driving abroad.

If you have UK & European Assist breakdown cover, your nominated vehicle is covered in the following countries in addition to the UK and Republic of Ireland:

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of North Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (West of the Urals), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe, Ukraine.

5 Star rated by Defaqto for our UK Recovery & Home Assist cover.
5 Star rated by Defaqto for our UK & European Assist breakdown cover.

We’ll ask you to use the what3words app if you’ve broken down so we can find you easily and help you on your way - it doesn’t need mobile data or Wi-Fi to use it!

Why not download it and see how it works so you’re ready if you need us?

Whether you’re already a customer or you need a one-off UK roadside recovery, we're here for you. Get assistance now by calling us on our 24-hour breakdown line or making a claim via our online form for flat tyres/batteries.
  • If you need a one-off UK roadside recovery, we're here for you.
  • Get the same reliable service you'd get with our annual product, with access to over 4,000 breakdown professionals.
  • Get assistance now by calling us on our 24-hour breakdown line. For TextPhone first dial 18001. Calls are recorded.