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Breakdown Cover - Give the hard shoulder the cold shoulder!
Get peace of mind with Tesco Breakdown Cover.
You're only ever a phone call away from a breakdown service that will get you back on the road in no time!
Cover starts from just £26 a year
Tesco Breakdown Cover is provided by UK Insurance Limited.
£26 a year is the annual cost for one vehicle with Tesco Value Breakdown Cover.
What's in it for me? The key benefits...
- Three UK cover levels - Value, Standard and Finest
- Fixed prices start from £26 a year
- Immediate cover - roadside assistance starts straight away (extra cover options start the day after you buy)
- Multi-vehicle discount - save even more when you protect another vehicle with us
- Euro Care - cover for you and your vehicle across the continent
Why should I buy Tesco Breakdown Cover?
- Fast response times - we'll give you £10, if you're not reached within the hour - a handy amount to top up your tank!
- Roadside recovery - with 86% of vehicles fixed by the roadside you'll be motoring again in no time (source)
- A great team - we work with Green Flag so you know you're in safe hands
Source: Based on 837,962 Green Flag callouts, January 2009 to December 2009.
What types of vehicle are covered?
For cover to apply, your vehicle must be a car, motorised caravan, light van, estate car or 4x4 off-road vehicle (privately registered in the United Kingdom), a towed caravan or trailer of standard make being less than 16 years old (it is also recommended all caravans and trailers carry a serviceable spare wheel and tyre).
UK Breakdown Cover
We like to keep you moving: So UK Breakdown Cover offers various breakdown services across three cover levels, Value, Standard and Finest.
| Cover for... | Value | Standard | Finest |
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| No call-out charges | |
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| You're covered once you are more than 1/4 of a mile away from home | |
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| A tow to a suitable garage nearby if your vehicle cannot be fixed at the roadside | |
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| Message relay service to let relatives or friends know you're on your way | |
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| Assistance within a 1/4 of a mile of your home | |
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Transport for you, your vehicle and up to seven others to a suitable repairer, your home address or original UK destination or a choice of one of these three options:
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| Annual cost for one vehicle | £26 | £47 | £63 |
| Annual cost for two vehicles | £47 | £71 | £103 |
Monetary limits and exclusions apply, please read the policy documents for full details.
Euro Breakdown Cover
European breakdown cover could offer you assistance if you run into trouble on the continent. Euro Care covers you across Europe from only £36 per trip.
Euro Care Cover commences 7 days prior to the start of the booked trip (this will include cover within the UK). Please note: if you purchase a Euro Care Policy less than 7 days before departure you will not be covered in the UK.
| Cover for... | Cover included? |
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| Roadside assistance and recovery | |
| Emergency repairs | |
| Replacement vehicle when yours is off the road whilst abroad | |
| Delivery of replacement parts | |
| Help with finding an alternative route | |
| Pre-departure protection | |
| Cover for caravans and trailers | |
| Legal advice and expenses | |
| Help if the only driver is ill | |
| Your tent is even covered against theft and accidental damage | |
| Letting your relatives or friends know you're on your way | |
| Cost for up to eight days | £36 |
| Cost for up to 22 days | £52 |
Monetary limits and exclusions apply, please read the policy documents for full details.
Contact Customer Services
For enquiries call us on:
0845 246 3258
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