Car Breakdown Assistance

7 out of 10 existing BUDGET customers have Breakdown Cover with their policy*

Don't get caught out - get peace on mind on the road by taking out our Breakdown cover, provided by the RAC, with your Car Insurance policy.

When something goes wrong with your vehicle, you often need specialist help. However, call-out fees, motorway tow-truck rates and minimum charges by garages can be very costly. It can also be difficult to locate a breakdown service when you need one.

BUDGET Roadside Assistance can provide cover for your car.

In summary, we offer you:

• Roadside Assistance: As soon as we get your call, we'll send an approved mobile mechanic to where ever your vehicle is stranded
• Roadside Repairs: Whenever possible, a mechanic will fix the fault or problem on the spot. There is no charge for labour, only for parts used
• Cover for any driver: Motor assistance policy covers anyone who is driving the vehicle (not just the policy holder) and it extends to any caravan or trailer you may be towing at the time, unlike many other breakdown covers
• Towing service: If your vehicle is immobilised within 10 miles of your home, it will be towed by our approved repairer, including trailers and caravans
• Home Start: RAC mechanic will do their best to get your vehicle going, even if it is parked at or near your home, unlike many other breakdown covers
• Onward Travel: Overnight accommodation up to £150 per person or £500 for a group, or onward travel for you and up to 8 passengers, whichever is cheapest
• Replacement vehicle: A replacement vehicle will be provided for a maximum period of 24hrs (conditions apply)
• 24/7 service: Friendly operators who are on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, alerting mobile units within minutes of your call
• Female Priority Scheme

*Figures based on data compiled April 2005