Breakdown Cover Comparison (UK, Europe and Business)
Autonational Rescue offers Vehicle-Based Breakdown Cover. That means the vehicle is covered, and all legal drivers of the specified vehicle are covered. Prices start from £15.35 for cars under 4 years old, so start your Online Breakdown Cover Quote to get your vehicle’s custom cover price.
| Cover Level | Best Cover for... | Included in our Cover | Cover Limits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadside | Local Trips + Basic Protection |
| Breakdown must be more than 1/4 mile from home. If not fixable, transport vehicle and up to five passengers to a garage within 20 miles. | Learn more about our Roadside Breakdown Cover > |
| Roadside & Recovery | UK Travel + Longer Journeys |
| Recover vehicle and up to five passengers to any UK destination, with a condition note below. | Learn more about our Roadside & Recovery Breakdown Cover > |
| Total UK | "Most complete" UK Breakdown Cover |
| Accommodation up to £75 pp, up to £500 per party, and alternative travel up to £150 when breakdown occurs more than 25 miles from home. | Learn more about our Total UK Breakdown Cover > |
| European | EU Travel |
| Nearest repairer within 20 miles. Misfuelling includes drain/flush and 10 litres of correct fuel. If more than 50 miles from home, vehicle hire up to £250 or public transport up to £150 or 1 night accommodation up to £75 pp, total £500. | Learn more about our European Breakdown Cover > |
| Business | Company Vehicles |
| UK recovery to one location if not repairable by end of day. Allowances include vehicle hire up to £250, public transport up to £150, 1 night accommodation up to £75 pp, total £500 (50-mile threshold). | Learn more about our Business Breakdown Cover > |
What we mean by ‘any UK destination’ (Roadside & Recovery and Total UK):
If the vehicle can’t be repaired at the roadside or nearby by the end of the working day, recovery is to your home or a closer destination within the UK.
What to do if you break down:
If you’ve broken down, prioritise safety first. To report a breakdown, call us on our freephone number: 0800 1700 400 or 01708 963190.
Please remember:
You can join online and choose your cover start date, but you cannot claim under this membership for the first 24 hours after the purchase date.
Why trust this information?
Autonational Rescue is arranged and administered by Right Choice Insurance Brokers Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 475620.
Policy wording: Roadside, Roadside & Recovery, Total UK, European Cover, Business Cover
Last updated: March 2026