Dealing with a car breakdown with no help in sight can be frustrating. To prevent the hassles of being stranded on a lonely toll road or highway, it is best to purchase car breakdown cover. This way you can get assistance in the event of a mechanical failure and get back on the road, get your car towed or even spend the night at a B&B accommodation provided under your car breakdown cover.

For frequent night journeys by car and overnight car trips, breakdown cover assumes a lot of importance.

Standard car breakdown and pay-and-claim car breakdown cover are available. In a standard car breakdown cover, you can cover your vehicle (personal car breakdown cover) or your car (vehicle breakdown cover). The former protects you as a driver or passenger and for any vehicle you are in while the latter covers only the car you have nominated. Car rescue and repair is offered against a yearly fee.

Some companies send their recovery patrols for roadside assistance while others may have an agreement with local recovery services to provide assistance to their customers. There is no limit to the callouts you can make to get your car rescued and repaired.