AA breakdown cover

Yes, you can call AA for roadside assistance even if you are not a member.

AA will come to your rescue, and if you are already a member, you can report a breakdown and pinpoint your location through their app.

In case you buy a new vehicle, there is no need to take any immediate action. You can choose to add your new car to your existing AA membership or buy a new membership for that vehicle.

The AA provides 24/7 roadside assistance for breakdowns that are over a quarter-mile away from your home.

If they can’t fix your vehicle on the spot, they’ll tow it to a nearby garage. They offer unlimited call-outs and also provide Accident Assist to support you in case of an accident.

The AA stands for the Automobile Association, which was established in June 1905 by a group of driving enthusiasts in London who wanted fair treatment for motorists. The organisation’s purpose remains the same today.

To call AA for roadside assistance, you can dial 03330 046 046, and they will come to rescue you on the same day.

Yes, you can call the AA for advice on various issues such as diagnosing car faults and symptoms, and getting information on service schedules, including when to change the cam belt to avoid future breakdowns.

Yes, you can call the AA for assistance if a warning light comes on while driving.

The recommended steps are to pull over when it’s safe to do so, turn off the engine, and contact AA to report the breakdown so that one of their patrols can help diagnose and resolve the issue.

You can call the AA out for various reasons if your car breaks down, such as a flat battery or tyre.

AA’s breakdown service will send a mechanic to the roadside or even your home to try to fix the problem. If they can’t fix the car on the spot, they’ll tow it to a garage for repairs.

Yes, the AA will come to your house if you add the At Home service to your policy.

They will provide assistance if your car breaks down at home, and aim to reach you in under an hour or at a time that is convenient for you.

Yes, you can join the AA and use its services immediately.

The cover will start from the date you choose, which can be up to 60 days from the date of purchase. If you choose the current date, the cover will start after 24 hours.

However, you can only claim for Parts and Garage Cover for breakdowns that happen after the first 14 days of your cover.

The average wait time for roadside recovery is 40-60 minutes. We fix 4 out of 5 cars at the roadside – with repairs taking less than 30 minutes on average.

With AA breakdown cover, you can make unlimited call-outs for a breakdown each year, as long as it’s not a recurring issue with your vehicle. This means you can call them out as many times as you need to without any extra charges.

The AA’s Basic Breakdown Cover is intended to provide assistance to a customer in case their vehicle breaks down once in a 12-month period, for one vehicle that is more than a quarter-mile away from their home address.

If AA cannot repair the vehicle, they will recover it to a local repairer.

If you frequently travel long distances, then AA breakdown cover is a worthwhile option as it provides peace of mind knowing that you and your vehicle can receive roadside assistance anywhere, even if you’re far away from home or your return location.

We cover 44 European countries and give you the option to choose from 3 geographical zones. So you only pay for the cover you need – whether you’re making a quick hop across the Channel or planning a pan-European adventure.

Zone 1: Includes France and Germany
Andorra, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland.

Zone 2: Includes Spain and Italy
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Spain (exc. Ceuta & Melilla), Switzerland, Vatican City.

Zone 3: Includes Switzerland and Romania
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mediterranean islands (European. exc. Canary Islands), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe (plus Uskudar), Ukraine, Vatican City.

All Zones
If you purchase “All Zones” you’ll be covered in all countries in Zones 1, 2 and 3.

European breakdown cover does not include the Channel Islands or Isle of Man unless you are passing through these locations on your way to Europe.

In such cases, they are only covered when travelling between your home and the seaport. For visiting the Channel Islands or Isle of Man, you will need UK breakdown cover.

• Defaqto 5-star rated cover
• Unlimited overall claim limit (per trip with annual cover)
• Full roadside assistance
• Up to £1,500 for alternative travel and up to £500 for emergency hotel costs
• We’ll help you reach your destination or get you and your car back home
• Hire car before, during and after your trip to keep you on the move
• Option to add Parts and Labour to your policy – get help with garage and repair bills, up to £500 (you can claim up to 3 times in your policy year with annual cover)
• European Breakdown Cover is available for Annual, Single Trip and Single Trip Group policies.

Before you travel, make sure to call 0800 107 6220 and tell us the new number plate.

We cover cars, light vans, campervans, motor caravans, minibuses, caravans, trailers and motorcycles (over 200cc) provided they meet the following restrictions:

• Maximum vehicle weight: 3.5 tonnes (3500 kgs) gross vehicle laden weight
• Maximum vehicle length: 7m (23 ft)
• Maximum vehicle width: 2.3m (7ft 6in)
• Maximum vehicle height: 3m (9ft 10in)

Vehicles must:

• Have a current MOT certificate (if required)
• Be taxed (not SORNed)
• Have valid insurance for driving overseas
• Be used for private purposes only

If you’re broken down now but don’t have cover with us, we may be able to help.

Call us on 0044 (0)121 336 6289 – we’ll provide a quote for one-off breakdown assistance. It’ll likely cost more than our regular cover.

Just so you know, this is for 1 single call-out only and you won’t be covered afterwards.

Silver or Gold UK AA Members can get a discount on European Breakdown Cover by calling the AA before they travel.

They can either receive 1 or 2 free days of European Breakdown Cover or up to 10% off an Annual European Breakdown Cover.

However, free days are limited to a maximum of 3 times per year, and the annual discount can only be used once per year within the UK membership policy.

UK AA Silver or Gold Members can add European Breakdown Cover to their membership either for 1 or 2 free days or by getting up to 10% off the Annual European Breakdown Cover.

They must call the AA on 0800 072 3279 before travelling to use this benefit.

AA car insurance policyholders can drive in the EU and some other European countries with the same level of cover as they have in the UK for up to 90 days during the 12 months of their policy.