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Breakdown cover is a type of cover that can help you out if your vehicle breaks down. For example when your car battery dies or your tyres puncture, breakdown cover can provide assistance so you and your vehicle won't be left stranded on the roadside.
- Is breakdown cover worth having?
- Does breakdown cover pay for repairs?
- Will breakdown cover change a tyre?
- Does breakdown cover include parts and Labour?
- What happens if you breakdown without breakdown cover?
- Can you drive without breakdown cover?
- What happens if AA can't fix car?
- Does AA cover start immediately?
- Who does cover my breakdown use?
- Will green flag come out for a puncture?
- Does using breakdown cover affect insurance?
- Can AA fix a puncture?
- Is my car covered by AA?
- Does AA charge for parts?
- Will the AA charge my battery?
Is breakdown cover worth having?
It may seem counterintuitive, but paying for breakdown cover can save you money in the long-term. With breakdown cover, you wouldn't have to pay for a mechanic to try to fix your car or for a tow to a garage, but, without cover, getting this emergency assistance could end up being very expensive.
Does breakdown cover pay for repairs?
Does breakdown cover pay for repairs? Breakdown cover offers support during the breakdown itself - once your vehicle is at a repair centre, it's down to you to pay the cost of any fixes that need to be undertaken. Most policies don't offer to recover the repair work required on the vehicle.
Will breakdown cover change a tyre?
Yes, as a general rule, breakdown cover policies include coverage for punctures, and changing tyres. ... Breakdown policies generally include changing tyres, as well as puncture fixes. Roadside assistance operatives will be able to fit the spare wheel, or temporarily fix the puncture so the car can be driven to a garage.
Does breakdown cover include parts and Labour?
The short answer is that in most cases, you will need to cover the costs of any replacement parts - e.g. a new alternator. You will also have to pay for the labour needed to fit any new parts.
What happens if you breakdown without breakdown cover?
If you break down without cover then you could try to find a nearby garage. They may be able to send someone to try and fix your car or use a tow truck to bring it back to the garage for further repairs.
Can you drive without breakdown cover?
The short answer is – no. It's not mandatory to have breakdown cover but it acts as a form of insurance and offers you peace of mind. If you break down being able to call someone who can come and get your car moving again or help you get home is a godsend.
What happens if AA can't fix car?
If you're at the roadside - or even at home - a breakdown service will send a mechanic out to your car to try to fix the problem. If the mechanic can't fix the car there and then, they'll get your car to a garage for repairs.
Does AA cover start immediately?
How soon will I be covered? Your cover will start 24 hours after the start date you choose. You can set a start date up to 60 days from the day you buy. You can only claim on Parts and Garage Cover for breakdowns that happen after the first 14 days of your cover.
Who does cover my breakdown use?
Our breakdown insurance products are provided by a specialist subsidiary of AXA, one of the world's largest insurance groups, with over 40 years of experience in providing breakdown recovery assistance to motorists.
Will green flag come out for a puncture?
Green Flag will always come to your assistance, no matter what. But with flat tyres some people prefer to change wheels themselves. Here's what to do if you do suffer a puncture. ... This is only a temporary solution to get you home and you should get the tyre changed as soon as possible.
Does using breakdown cover affect insurance?
Does making a claim on your breakdown cover impact your bonus in any way? The short answer is no. Your breakdown cover and your car insurance are completely separate, even if they are provided through the same company.
Can AA fix a puncture?
AA vans also carry rubber plugs for making temporary repairs. These allow the driver to travel up to 500 miles at speeds of up to 65mph. ... You can then drive yourself to a tyre fitter, where the AA will reclaim the spare wheel or arrange to have it sent back to one of its depots.
Is my car covered by AA?
Yes. With personal breakdown cover, you're covered in any car you drive. You're also covered if you're a passenger in any car. So whether you're travelling in your own car, a friend or family member's or someone else's, you can call us out if you break down.
Does AA charge for parts?
It pays for many of the spare parts we use to fix your vehicle at the roadside that we'd normally charge you for, or it can help cover the costs for work that's done in a garage after a breakdown.
Will the AA charge my battery?
Our Battery Assist service will help you whether you're a Member or not. And you can also call us out even if it's not an emergency breakdown. If your battery goes flat, we'll charge it or replace it so you can carry on your journey.
