Parts and Labour – Europe

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If you car needs garage repairs in Europe, we'll help settle your bill.

Why choose Parts and Labour?

If your car breaks down in Europe and needs garage repairs, Parts and Labour gives you help with repair costs – helping you avoid expensive garage bills on your travels.

Across 44 countries in Europe*, you’ll be covered for:

Up to £500 on a single trip
Up to £1,500 on an annual policy (up to 3 claims, each with a limit of £500)

How to add Parts and Labour

It's easy to get Parts and Labour – just add it as an option when you buy European Breakdown Cover online.

To add Parts and Labour to your existing AA breakdown cover, give us a call on 0330 053 1008.

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Broken down in Europe?

If you already have European cover with us, call 24/7 on 0044 (0)121 336 6289

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Driving in Europe? Give yourself peace of mind by adding Parts and Labour to your cover.

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Policy documents

European Breakdown Cover terms and conditions

Good to know

European Breakdown Cover is underwritten by Acromas Insurance Company Limited, registered number 88716 (Gibraltar), and sold by Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited, registered number 2414212 England and Wales. Registered office: The AA, Level 3, Plant, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, RG21 4HG.

Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). You can check their register online.

What do I do if I’ve broken down?

Call our English-speaking 24-hour helpline on 0044 (0) 121 336 6289 to get Roadside Assistance.

You’ll need to use the 00 prefix – even if you’re calling from the UK.

We have unique access to over 40,000 garage agents throughout Europe. They’ll do all they can to fix your car by the roadside. However, if more substantial repairs are needed, they’ll arrange recovery and repairs.

How do I make a claim?

Before you can claim for Parts and Labour, you'll first need to call us for Roadside Assistance in Europe.

If your vehicle needs repair work in Europe, we'll need to authorise it before the work begins.

Once your vehicle’s back on the road, we can usually cover the costs directly with the garage, so you won't have to pay the bill and claim back later.

To make a claim, you must have:

Had a mechanical or electrical breakdown, which means it’s not safe to continue driving
Needed the repair or replacement part in order to continue your trip
Already started your trip and left your home address – whether you're en route but still in the UK, or already on the continent

You’ll find full details of what's covered in the European Breakdown Cover policy document:

European Breakdown Cover terms and conditions

*Which European countries am I covered in?

We cover 44 European countries and give you the option to choose from three geographical zones. 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.

^†If you break down in Belarus, Ukraine or Bosnia-Herzegovina we won’t be able to help in the usual way.
Please note that we reserve the right to amend the Geographical Limits of cover if areas become affected by war, civil disturbance, riot or radioactive contamination.

Are the Channel Islands and Isle of Man included with European Breakdown Cover?

It depends on your final destination.

If you’re visiting the Channel Islands or Isle of Man, they are not included with our European Breakdown Cover. You’ll need our UK breakdown cover instead.

If you’re leaving from or passing through the Channel Islands or Isle of Man on your way to Europe, they are included with our European Breakdown Cover – but only when you're travelling between your home and the seaport you're departing from/returning to.