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Some extra options for the journey ahead...

Just like planning your car journey, flexibility is important with Tesco Car Insurance.

We offer attractive add-on options to put you firmly in the driver's seat.

Temporary Replacement Car cover for just £21

People lead busy lives these days. Being without a car for just a day can put you in a jam. Whether you're a new customer, or want to add Temporary Replacement Cover to your existing policy when you renew, you'll get:

  • A replacement car within three hours of telling us of a claim
  • A driver to collect you so you can pick the car up
  • Drive the car for up to 14 days and discounted rates if you need it longer
  • Want to upgrade? If a larger car better suits your needs, we also have a "Finest" replacement car option for only £36.75

Find out more in the Policy documents

This option excludes Value Car Insurance.

Breakdown Assistance

We've teamed up with Green Flag Motoring Assistance to give you great service and continually improved discounts.

  • Peace of mind that you are covered 365 days a year
  • Great value - no call-out charges
  • Fast response - if we don't get to you within the hour, you can claim £10
  • Reassuringly, 86% of cars are fixed at the roadside. (source)

Source: Based on 925,842 nationwide call-outs, May to April 2010.

Exclusions apply. You may be eligible for all discounts on a single policy. Discounts are applied consecutively and are subject to minimum premium.

Tesco Breakdown Cover is provided by UK Insurance Limited.

Choose your cover

What's covered?

What's covered? Euro plus Recovery plus Recovery Rescue plus Rescue
Roadside assistance (inc. 1hrs free labour) Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover included
Tow to the nearest garage Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover included
No call-out charge Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover included
Cover at your home address Cover included Cover included Cover not included Cover included Cover not included
Car & driver taken home (or other address) Cover included Cover included Cover included Cover not included Cover not included
Hire car to complete your journey Cover included Cover included Cover not included Cover not included Cover not included
Cost of transport to complete your journey Cover included Cover included Cover not included Cover not included Cover not included
B&B costs while repairs are carried out Cover included Cover included Cover not included Cover not included Cover not included
Relatives and friends message service Cover included Cover included Cover not included Cover not included Cover not included
90 day cover in Europe Cover included Cover not included Cover not included Cover not included Cover not included

Monetary limits and exclusions apply. Find out more in the Policy documents

Motor Legal Protection for just £23.10!

With Tesco Car Insurance you can receive up to £50,000 legal costs if you have an accident that's not your fault. Assistance can be provided to:

  • Recover losses you're not insured for such as your excess or hire car costs
  • Claim compensation for your death or injury

Find out more in the Policy documents

Need to contact us?

Phone our UK-based call centres to:

Get a quick quote or to renew your existing policy:
0845 300 4400

Make a claim or report an accident:
0845 300 4400

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