Find the best breakdown cover provider for you
When deciding on breakdown cover, it’s important to do your research to work out the right provider and level of cover for you.
The AA is the biggest direct breakdown cover provider in the UK1, followed by RAC. Below, we compare the breakdown cover options provided by the AA and RAC to help you decide which one is right for you.
The AA vs RAC – at a glance
When you compare breakdown cover providers, it's worth considering the price and flexibility of cover, as well as reviews and recommendations.
For example, the AA is the only major breakdown cover provider to be Which? Recommended in 2023 and for 6 years in a row.2
The table below provides a quick summary of some of the key differences between the AA and RAC.
Key points | The AA | RAC |
---|---|---|
Unlimited call-outs at all levels of cover3 |
✓ Yes |
✗ No |
Number of patrols4 |
2,700 – And all of our patrols have received training in electric vehicles (EVs) |
1,750 |
Which? Recommended Breakdown Services Provider 2023 |
✓ Yes – Which? Recommended in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 |
✗ No |
Trustpilot score |
4.2 |
3.9 |
Both the AA and RAC offer customers the option to upgrade their cover with different add-ons allowing you to access more services and benefits.
Get more details on how our breakdown products compare to RAC's below.
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What's included in AA breakdown cover compared to RAC?
AA Roadside Assistance vs RAC
Use the table below to compare AA Roadside assistance vs RAC.
Features | The AA | RAC |
---|---|---|
Breakdown assistance at the roadside |
✓ Yes |
✓ Yes |
Unlimited call-outs | ✓ Yes |
✗ No – Only with Complete cover |
Cover for any age of vehicle | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Tow to a nearby garage | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free small replacement parts |
✓ Yes – Up to £5 of replacement parts |
✗ No |
Member discounts |
✓ Yes – Discounts on restaurants, car care, days out and travel |
✓ Yes – Discounts on car care, days out and travel |
Accident assistance |
✓ Yes – Recovery of your car, and support through the insurance claim, including a hire car. Learn more about our Accident Assist service. |
✓ Yes – Recovery of your car, and support through the insurance claim, including a hire car |
Free advice on garage or repair bills | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
Get 24/7 cover from the UK's largest fleet of patrols.
What cover does the AA offer?
We know that price can be an important factor when you’re choosing your breakdown cover. That’s why we’ll always offer the most flexible and best value for money option we can. Just our standard, reliable Roadside Assistance.
If you want more cover, you can always choose from our add-ons. Different providers might give their add-ons slightly different names, but ours include:
Learn more about different types of cover in our breakdown cover guide.
Which? Recommended Breakdown Services Provider, 6 years running