Parts and Labour – Europe

Add peace of mind to your packing list

We can reduce your breakdown costs if your car needs garage repairs in Europe.

Help with repair bills in 44 countries across Europe 

If you break down and your car can’t be fixed at the roadside, the last thing you need is an expensive garage bill.

To help you relax and enjoy your trip, add Parts and Labour to your European Breakdown Cover.

So, if you do need garage repairs on the Continent, we’ll help you settle your bill.

You’ll be covered for:

  • up to £300 on a short break
  • 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)

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

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

Did you know?

In 2014 we saved our customers over £196k in garage repair costs in Europe*
An average repair bill comes in at £290* – so your policy should be plenty

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

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

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European Parts and Labour cover

0330 053 1008

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

Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

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Good to know

Short break terms and conditions
Lite cover terms and conditions
Full cover terms and conditions

* Source: Total Benefit Spend September 2019 – August 2020.


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: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA.

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 00 800 8877 6655 to get roadside assistance.

Just to let you know, 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 that means it’s not safe to continue driving
  • need the repair or replacement part in order for your trip to continue
  • have 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 documents:

Short break terms and conditions
Lite cover terms and conditions
Full cover terms and conditions
Which countries am I covered in?
We give you the option to choose from 3 European zones – or, if you prefer, you can choose all zones for maximum cover:

Zone 1: France, Ireland and the Low Countries (8 countries)
Andorra, Belgium, Channel Islands, France, Germany, Isle of Man, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland

Zone 2: Western Europe (17 countries)
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Channel Islands, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Spain (exc. Ceuto & Melilla), Switzerland, Vatican City

Zone 3: The EU and beyond (37 countries)
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Isle of Man, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe (plus Uskudar), Ukraine

All zones (44 countries)
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Isle of Man, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mediterranean islands (European), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (exc. Ceuto & Melilla), Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe (plus Uskudar), Ukraine, Vatican City


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.