BREAKDOWN COVER

We've got more expert patrols than any other major UK breakdown service. Source: AA Annual Report & Accounts 2024 (c. 2,800 patrols) and RAC Annual Report & Financial Statements 2023 (1,600 patrols). Verify at theAA.com/Best

More members than any other major UK breakdown service. Sources: AA Limited Mid-Year Update July 2024 (14.3 million roadside members) and RAC Bidco Limited Interim Report June 2024 (13.4 million roadside members). Verify at theAA.com/Best

We've been rated best breakdown service against all other major breakdown providers by UK drivers. Plus, we have a Defaqto 5 star rating. Source: Brand & Market Tracker survey, September 2024. Defaqto 2024, UK Motor Breakdown Cover. Verify at theAA.com/Best

If you purchase breakdown cover with us you can choose to pay annually by card or direct debit, or monthly by direct debit.&

If you pay annually, you’ll pay up front for a fixed 12-month breakdown cover policy and the overall price for a year will be lower than 12 monthly payments. Please note that in some circumstances – such as promotions – annual payment may not be cheaper than 12 monthly payments. There’s no refund if you cancel after your 14-day cooling-off period. You can choose how your policy renews when you set up your cover and can opt out of autorenewal at any time if you change your mind.

We’ll use the payment details you provide to renew your cover automatically so that you’ll always be covered. Before the end of your first year, you’ll receive a renewal notice with the price of membership for your second year – so you’ll have plenty of time to change or cancel your cover

If you pay monthly, your account will be debited every month until your breakdown cover policy is cancelled. This gives you the convenience of paying per month, together with the flexibility of being able to cancel your cover at any time. After the 14-day cooling-off period, you'll just need to give us 30 days' notice.

Your payments may change at any point, but we’ll let you know at least 45 days in advance – giving you plenty of time to change or cancel your cover.

AA Breakdown Membership

Breakdown Membership terms and conditions – September 2024

Parts and Garage Cover (Breakdown Repair Cover)

Parts and Garage Cover terms and conditions – November 2021

Key Cover

Key Cover terms and conditions – September 2024

Member Extras

Member Extras terms and conditions – November 2021

*40% off breakdown cover packages is only available when you take out a new membership with At Home, National Recovery or Onward Travel on theAA.com

The sale starts on 23 January 2025 and ends at 11.59 pm on 29 January 2025. This introductory offer: (1) is only available online at theAA.com; (2) is for new AA breakdown customers only who are UK residents, and not existing AA breakdown members or at renewal; (3) applies to the first year of your membership for annual customers only; for monthly membership, prices may change at any time with 45 days’ notice; (4) does not apply when only Roadside Assistance is purchased, or to Parts and Garage Cover, or to Key Cover, or to Commercial Use; (5) is not available in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion or in a breakdown situation; and (6) is not valid and prices are subject to change if you hold your breakdown membership in relation to a vehicle used for commercial purposes (without purchasing Commercial Use), or if you are in material breach of any other terms of your Roadside Assistance policy; (7) there’s no cash alternative, and The AA reserves the right to withdraw or alter this promotion without prior notice at any time.

About the price

10% of new AA customers paid £5.99 for monthly vehicle breakdown cover. Source: survey of new business sales from theAA.com, 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2024.

Prices shown include insurance premiums payable to the insurer(s) and a fee payable under a separate contract between you and Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited (AAIS) for arranging and administering your cover. Please see the breakdown cover terms and conditions for more information.

AA 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: Level 3, Plant, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, RG21 4HG. Registered in England and Wales number 2414212.

Breakdown not routine maintenance

This policy provides emergency assistance when a vehicle suffers a sudden or unexpected mechanical or electrical fault that prevents it from being driven or continuing a journey safely.

We do not cover cosmetic, non-emergency or self-induced faults, or where we suspect third-party interference has taken place. Please do not use the policy as a replacement for routine servicing, maintenance or repairs, or to cover faults caused by the actions or omissions of the driver.

If you use this policy for a vehicle that's not been serviced or properly maintained, we may not be able to help. We may also have to charge a service fee.

Roadworthy and road-legal vehicles only

This policy only provides assistance to roadworthy and road-legal vehicles. It does not cover unsafe, unroadworthy, unlawful or overladen vehicles, or vehicles being used improperly.

Throughout the life of the policy, ensure vehicles are:

• Serviced annually (or following manufacturers’ guidelines)
• Maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines
• In good condition and safe to drive
• Taxed, insured and have a valid MOT certificate

If you use this policy for a vehicle that’s not roadworthy or road-legal, we will not be able to help you get back on the road.

Repeat call-outs and pre-existing conditions are not covered

We cannot provide assistance if you call us out for a fault we've already attended within the last 28 days – unless you can provide proof that a permanent repair has been completed by a garage.

If we've made a temporary repair to your vehicle, please arrange for a permanent repair to be made soon after.

We do not provide cover for any known faults that existed before you bought breakdown cover, so please don't try to claim for them. If you use this policy for a vehicle with a known fault or a temporary repair that hasn't been made permanent, we may not be able to help. We may also have to charge a service fee.

Covered vehicles and drivers

The policy covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) in weight and 8 foot 3 inches (2.55 metres) wide.

Please do not use breakdown cover for vehicles heavier than 3.5 tonnes or wider than 2.55 metres.

Vehicles that have been vandalised or subject to malicious damage are classed are insured events. This means they're usually covered by motor insurance, so we cannot provide assistance in these circumstances.

If you have a vehicle-based policy, the vehicle you registered with The AA is covered for all drivers.

If you change your vehicle, please ensure that you update us as soon as you can.

If you have a personal-based policy (single, joint, family), a vehicle is covered only if the member is a driver or passenger in the vehicle when it breaks down. We cannot provide assistance if drivers or passengers are being abusive or uncooperative.

Commercial vehicles

You’ll need to add Commercial Use if you want to cover any vehicle used for:

• Carrying items/people for money
• Delivery or collection of goods
• Transporting passengers
• Carrying equipment, tools or materials
• A combination of private/domestic and commercial purposes

If you call us out for a commercial vehicle and only have standard breakdown cover, we may not be able to help or may have to charge a service fee.

If you want to cover a fleet (more than 3 vehicles) you'll need our business breakdown cover.

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