Smart breakdown

Smart Breakdown for existing Members

What's Smart Breakdown?

Explains common faults and warning lights and what to do about them
Get alerts through the AA app on your smartphone teamed with advice on what to do next
Our expert technicians and Patrols will use the data from your device to give you advice, and find you if you break down

Smart Breakdown can read over 5,000 different fault codes and alert you to problems like engine issues.

When a fault's detected, you'll get a notification on your smartphone.
You'll see a summary of the problem so you know what's wrong.
We'll provide a description and advice to help you understand what the fault means for your car.
If needed, you'll be able to give our trained team a call or tap on 'Find a garage' to see where you can take your vehicle.

Fitting your Smart Breakdown device is simple – there's no need to get help from a garage.

The device plugs into a port which is usually found in your car's footwell.

You'll find a fitment guide tailored to your vehicle's make and model in the 'your vehicles' section of the app.

We never share or sell your data.

The only time your location information will ever be accessed is if you break down and a Patrol needs to find you.

If you think your device has stopped working, follow these easy steps to reset it:

Unplug the device from your vehicle.
Leave the device disconnected for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Plug the device back in.
Check the status of the device – when the device has been successfully plugged back in, the LED light on the device will flash rapidly.
After taking a couple of journeys, you'll be able to see updates about your vehicle's health in the AA app again.

If this doesn't help, give us a call on 0800 316 4691.