The AA vs Green Flag

The AA and Green Flag both offer 24/7 roadside assistance, with options for help at home, national recovery and onward travel. Which is better depends on the cover and service you’re looking for. The AA has more dedicated patrols than any other major UK breakdown provider and fixes 4 out of 5 vehicles at the roadside. Green Flag uses its own patrols alongside a network of independent recovery specialists.

Value for money depends on what you want from your breakdown cover. Both providers offer different levels of roadside assistance, recovery and onward travel. With The AA, you can build on Roadside Assistance with options such as At Home, National Recovery and Onward Travel, as well as additional products such as Parts and Garage Cover and Key Cover. Green Flag packages its benefits into different levels of cover, from Rescue to Euro Plus. Compare the price alongside the features you'll actually use to decide which offers better value for you.

Both providers offer reliable breakdown cover, but The AA has a larger dedicated patrol fleet, repairs 4 out of 5 vehicles at the roadside and has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.7). Green Flag also performs well but relies more heavily on its partner garage network.

Green Flag won't always be cheaper than The AA. Breakdown cover prices can depend on factors such as the type and level of cover you choose, the vehicle and the options included. When comparing quotes, check what's included as well as the price, as similarly priced policies may offer different levels of cover, benefits and service.

Both The AA and Green Flag provide breakdown assistance for electric vehicles. With The AA, electric and hybrid vehicles are covered as standard, with no additional premium simply for driving an EV. Over 98% of AA patrols are EV trained, and we attended more than 190,000 EV breakdown cases in 2025. If your EV runs out of charge, we can also tow you to the nearest charging point. When comparing providers, check the level of EV training, roadside support and recovery available rather than looking at price alone.

Yes, both The AA and Green Flag offer At Home breakdown cover as an option that can be added to your policy.

Call our free helpline on 0330 053 0460 or chat to us between 7am and 8pm.

If you need information in large print, audio or Braille, just ask – you can email our customer services team at [email protected], or let us know when you call our helpline.

If you’ve broken down, you can text us on 07860 027 999.

Use the Relay UK app or dial 18001 before calling us to connect to a relay assistant if required.

If your current situation is affecting how you manage your finances and you require additional help or support, call us on 0330 053 0460

If you require any additional adjustments (e.g. documents in large print, audio or Braille) or you need us to tailor our service to your specific requirements in the event of a breakdown, call us on 0330 053 0460 or chat to us between 7am and 8pm

Use the Relay UK app or dial 18001 before calling us to connect to a relay assistant if required.

Follow these four steps if you break down:

1 – Make sure you’re in a safe place. Move your vehicle off the road if possible, or pull up onto the hard shoulder if you’re on the motorway.

2 – Stay well away from moving traffic – it’s usually safest to get out of your car (using the doors facing away from passing traffic) and wait behind a barrier.

3 – Put your hazard warning lights on and wear a reflective jacket, if you have one.

4 – Once you’re safe, give us a call. We’ll come and rescue you, even if you’re not a member yet.

If you’re already with us, you can also report a breakdown and pinpoint your location using our app. It's the fastest way to ask us for help and track our arrival.

Find out more on what to do if your car breaks down

If you’ve got vehicle cover, change your vehicle details as soon as you can.

With single, joint or family personal cover, you'll only need to change your vehicle details if you have Commercial Use or Parts and Garage Cover added to your policy.

It's simple to change your vehicle details online, and we’ll check that your new vehicle is eligible (terms and conditions apply).

We'll help with breakdowns that happen from 24 hours after you’ve updated us.

If you have Tyre Cover, you’ll only be able to claim for tyre repairs or replacements after the first 7 days. 

If you have Parts and Garage Cover, you’ll only be able to claim for new faults that occur after the first 14 days.