We recently broke down in France and used our European breakdown cover with the AA.
All the staff involved kept us up to date and dealt with everything in an impressively efficient manner.
Caroline and Trevor, Cumbria
August 2020
24/7 English-speaking helpline
5-star rated by Defaqto
On average customers save around £650 in repair and recovery
Where are you going?
Whether you need European breakdown cover for France, Spain, Germany or another country in Europe, we’re never far away.
Check your destination is one of the 44 countries we cover – and find the right level of cover for your trip.
About our European breakdown cover
Our European cover ensures driving in Europe is never a worry – if your vehicle breaks down, our network of over 60,000 third-party local repairers and recovery operators are ready to help. And working in 44 countries across Europe, you can be assured that you’ll get help from someone who knows the region you’re in best.
- We'll cover you from the moment you leave home, to the moment you get back – whether you're driving in France, Ireland or up to 44 countries across the continent.
- We cover vehicles of any age including cars, vans, motorcycles, campervans and caravans. We even cover towing behind.
- We offer alternative accommodation and travel arrangements, recovery of your vehicle back to the UK, and up to £50,000 in legal costs.
- Don’t forget to purchase your cover before you travel abroad. Otherwise, it won’t be valid.
- You’ll get a confirmation email with your policy number after you buy – so you can travel worry free. We’ll send your full policy details by post.
What we offer
We offer up to £50,000 in legal costs, £1,500 for alternative travel and £500 for emergency hotel costs. Optional Parts and Labour Cover for up to £500 helps with garage and repair bills.
Our European essentials
European driving kits
Everything you need for your European trip – from breakdown kits and headlight beam converters to high vis vests, emergency triangles and more.
Travel insurance
We’ll tailor your cover to suit your needs – so all you need to do is enjoy your trip.
Need UK breakdown cover?
If you’re not going abroad, explore our UK breakdown cover instead.
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Which European countries am I covered in?
We cover 44 European countries and give you the option to choose from 3 geographical zones. So you only pay for the cover you need – whether you’re making a quick hop across the Channel or planning a pan-European adventure.
Zone 1: Includes France and Germany
Andorra, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland.
Zone 2: Includes Spain and Italy
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Spain (excluding Ceuta & Melilla), Switzerland, Vatican City.
Zone 3: Includes Switzerland and Romania
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus†, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina†, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mediterranean islands (European. exc. Canary Islands), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe (plus Üsküdar), Ukraine†, Vatican City.
All Zones
If you purchase "All Zones" you'll be covered in all countries in Zones 1, 2 and 3.
Motorways in France and Belgium are privately managed, so you’ll need to call authorities who will need to move you to an agreed location before we can attend. Once you’ve been towed to a place of safety, a third-party repairer will provide the best service for your needs.
†If you break down in Belarus, Ukraine or Bosnia-Herzegovina we won’t be able to help in the usual way.
You’d still need to contact us to register your claim, but you’ll need to arrange for your vehicle to be repaired at your own cost. This includes having your vehicle transported back to the UK if it can’t be fixed. Keep a copy of your receipts and provide them to us when you return to the UK. We’ll then assess your claim and provide a refund where applicable.
All other countries we cover remain unaffected.
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Can I get help if I've broken down abroad without cover?
How do I use my Silver or Gold AA membership to get a discount on European Breakdown Cover?
Will it be more expensive to buy new vehicle parts in Europe?
Will staff in garages in Europe speak English?
I need to make 2 or more trips a year – what kind of cover can I get?
How can I make a claim after a trip?
Policy documents
Good to know
** Service provision in some parts of Ukraine is not possible. Where service is available, garages require cash payments to provide assistance. We can reimburse this on your return in line with the terms and conditions of the policy.
How do you use my data?
To find out how we use your data, please read our website privacy notice and our specific roadside product privacy notice.
For more information, there's also our cookie policy and website terms and conditions.
AA European Breakdown Cover is arranged by Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). You can check their register online.
Registered office: The AA, Level 3, Plant, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, RG21 4HG. Registered in England and Wales number 2414212.
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