Vehicle breakdown cover
Cover attached to a specific car, van or bike. Usually the cheapest option if your household runs one vehicle.
Compare vehicle cover →or read the car breakdown cover guide
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Compare breakdown cover deals from 9 providers side by side — prices from £16 a year. Filter by the features you actually need and buy direct.
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How our breakdown cover comparison works
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Vehicle, personal or European — two clicks and you're looking at the right deals.
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Filter by roadside assistance, national recovery, home start and onward travel, then sort by price.
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Which cover do you need?
Personal breakdown cover
Cover that follows you, whichever vehicle you're driving or travelling in — handy if you drive more than one car.
Compare personal cover →or read the personal cover guide
European breakdown cover
Protection when driving on the continent — annual multi-trip cover compared side by side.
Compare European cover →or read the European cover guide
Compare breakdown cover: FAQs
How do I compare breakdown cover?
Decide whether you need vehicle, personal or European cover, then compare deals on the features that matter: roadside assistance, national recovery, home start and onward travel. Our comparison pages let you filter by feature and sort every deal by price.
What's the difference between vehicle and personal breakdown cover?
Vehicle cover protects one specific vehicle, whoever is driving it. Personal cover protects you in any vehicle you drive or travel in. See our personal cover guide for details.
Is it cheaper to buy breakdown cover direct?
You pay the same either way — the prices we list are the providers' own published prices, comparing here is free, and every link goes direct to the provider. We may earn a commission from some providers, which never changes what you pay.
Do I need breakdown cover by law?
No — breakdown cover is optional in the UK. But a single call-out without cover can cost more than a year of a basic policy, which is why most drivers carry it.