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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

RAC Breakdown Cover.

Reliable roadside assistance, backed by RAC. Choose RAC Breakdown Cover through Motivo and get dependable help when your car won't start or can't continue its journey.

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What's covered.

When comparing breakdown
cover, it helps to know what's included as standard. 

Here's what you get across all RAC Breakdown Cover levels. 

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  • Unlimited UK call outs

    For the duration of your policy, there is no limit to call outs. Because breakdowns happen when you least expect it.

  • 24-hour UK roadside assistance

    Day or night, the recovery team is always on call to help you when you need it most.

  • 4 out of 5 breakdowns fixed on the spot

    We fix 80% of breakdowns at the roadside – saving you going to a garage. You’re in safe hands.

  • Transport support for you, your
passengers and your car

    As part of standard Roadside cover, if the RAC can’t repair your vehicle at the roadside and you’re more than a quarter of a mile from home, we’ll drop you off at your chosen destination within 10 miles of the breakdown location.

Get the right

breakdown cover for you.

Choose from 5 levels of cover.

Roadside only

Here's what's covered:

  • Unlimited UK callouts
  • 24 Hour UK roadside assistance
  • Help to transport the vehicle, you and your passengers to a destination of your choice, up to 10 miles, if the RAC cannot repair the vehicle at the roadside
  • Doesn't cover if your car breaks down within a quarter mile of your home
  • Doesn't cover vehicles outside of the UK

Roadside + Recovery

Here's what's covered:

  • Unlimited UK callouts
  • 24 Hour UK roadside assistance
  • Transport support for you, your passengers and car to any UK destination of your choice anywhere in the UK
  • Doesn't cover if your car breaks down within a quarter mile of your home
  • Doesn't cover vehicles outside of the UK

Roadside + At Home

Here's what's covered:

  • Unlimited UK callouts
  • 24 Hour UK roadside assistance
  • Help to transport the vehicle, you and your passengers to a destination of your choice, up to 10 miles, if the RAC cannot repair the vehicle at the roadside
  • Cover if your car breaks down within a quarter mile of your home
  • Doesn't cover vehicles outside of the UK

Roadside + At Home + Recovery

Here's what's covered:

  • Unlimited UK callouts
  • 24 Hour UK roadside assistance
  • Transport support for you, your passengers and car to any UK destination of your choice anywhere in the UK
  • Cover if your car breaks down within a quarter mile of your home
  • Doesn't cover vehicles outside of the UK

Roadside + At Home + Recovery + European

Here's what's covered:

  • Unlimited UK callouts
  • 24 Hour UK roadside assistance
  • Transport support for you, your passengers and car to any UK destination of your choice anywhere in the UK
  • Cover if your car breaks down within a quarter mile of your home
  • European motoring assistance

Download the app

Manage breakdown support on the go. With the myRAC app, you can:


  • Find the best value local fuel
  • Quickly report a breakdown
  • Never miss tax, service and MOT dates

Answers to important questions.

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How can I add car Breakdown Cover to my car insurance?

If you're a new customer, you can take out Breakdown Cover when you purchase a car insurance policy online or over the phone.

Already got a policy with us? No problem, you can add Breakdown Cover by logging into Your Account. Log in and click 'make changes' to get a quote and update your policy. Or alternatively you can call our Customer Services team.

If you're a Motivo Premier customer, check your policy schedule to see what's included in your policy.

How do I contact the car breakdown company?

Our breakdown cover is provided by the RAC, we recommend saving their number so you always have it to hand.

You can contact the RAC on:

UK breakdown: 0330 159 8714
European breakdown: 00 33 472 43 52 55

How do I know if I have Breakdown Cover?

You can easily check what cover you have by taking a look at your policy documents. If you don't have them to hand, don't worry, you can find them in Your Account.

Does your Breakdown Cover me in other cars I drive?

No, this cover is only for the insured vehicle.

What countries are covered under your European Breakdown car insurance?

You can see the full list of European countries covered here.

Do I get a refund if I cancel my car Breakdown Cover?

If you bought Breakdown Cover as an Optional Extra, you're entitled to a full refund if you cancel your cover within 14 days from the start date of your policy, providing you haven't used the cover.

After this 14 day period you won't be eligible for a refund.

If you bought your Breakdown Cover as part of a Motivo or Motivo Premier product, you'll receive a pro rata refund of your premium.

Check your policy wording in Your Account for full details.

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