Having spent brief periods in the motor trade and renting out cars, Alex decided to try writing about them instead and has done so ever since. He’s been reviewing new cars for more than 10 years, has ...

More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?

Breakdown cover is there to provide peace of mind that you won’t be left stranded if your vehicle breaks down. But there are different levels of cover available, with some offering a wider scope of ...

BREAKDOWN cover is a handy car insurance add-on that can get you out of a sticky situation – but is it a legal requirement? Roadside assistance and breakdown cover are commonly offered as extras when ...

Getting the right breakdown cover isn't just about finding the best provider. You'll also want to be sure you get the right level of cover without paying more than you need. For instance, did you know ...

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Assistance companies such as the AA and RAC are likely to be busy over the winter months Credit: Photo: ALAMY Cold weather and icy roads can prove the ultimate test for your car. Yet about two-thirds ...

The AA motoring organisation has been a British institution for more than a century, and remains one of the most recognised names in breakdown cover. Each band of cover comes with roadside assistance ...

Anyone who has been stranded at the side of the road because their car has broken down or they have had blow-out will appreciate the importance of breakdown cover. And of course, there are the highly ...

YOU can reduce the distress of breaking down by getting one of the best breakdown cover policies in 2022. When it’s cold, wet and windy and your car conks out, there’s nothing worse than being miles ...

More than three-quarters of UK drivers have some form of breakdown cover in place. According to the RAC, around 78% of motorists pay for breakdown cover as an additional form of car insurance, so they ...