Can i be covered in Europe?

Breakdown cover will only cover you if you're driving in the UK. If you're driving your own car in Europe, you'll need to add European breakdown cover.

This won't apply if you're hiring a car abroad - you should call your hire company to deal with a breakdown in a rental car.

You'll be able to choose between:

Single-trip cover, which will cover you for 1 trip to Europe.
Annual cover, which covers you for unlimited trips in a year.

Why should I get European breakdown cover?

The benefits of European breakdown cover are:

You'll be covered if you break down in your own car while driving in Europe.
You can get help to finish your holiday, for example with a hire car.
If your car can't be fixed, it can be towed back to the UK for repairs.

You'll need to double check what's included with your European Cover. Some companies' standard policy might include a replacement hire car and towing your car back to the UK. Other companies might charge extra for these services.

Things to check before you buy

European Breakdown cover might be slightly different from your usual Roadside Assistance. Things to check before you buy include:

Which countries are included in the policy?
Is the cover 24/7?
Will there be extra charges for call outs?
Is there a limit on how much you can claim?
Will they charge to tow you to a local garage?
Do they provide a courtesy car or does it cost extra?
If your car can't be fixed, can it be recovered back to the UK or does this cost more?
Can passengers be repatriated back to the UK or is this an extra cost?
Are extras like lost keys or wrong fuel repair included?

Factors like how long you're away for, which countries you're visiting and the level of your cover will all affect the price of your European Breakdown Cover.