Free breakdown cover
All cars bought with us come with 12-months Basic Breakdown Cover or a free upgrade for the remainder of your membership, so whatever happens, whenever you need us, you'll be in safe hands.
Apply nowFree Basic Breakdown Cover for non-Members
When you buy a vehicle listed on AA Cars, you get 12 months' free Basic Breakdown Cover and a discount on upgrades:
Free Basic Breakdown Cover
- Covers you for breakdowns over 1/4 mile from home.
- Limited to one call-out a year. Further call outs available on a pay-for-use basis.
Upgrade to Roadside Assistance
- 24/7 cover for breakdowns over ¼ mile from home.
- Unlimited call outs - repeat call outs for the same fault will not be covered.
Add National Recovery
- Recovery of you, your vehicle and up to 7 passengers to a UK destination if we can't fix your vehicle.
Free upgrade for existing Members
Existing Members can receive a free upgrade to National Recovery, At Home or Onward Travel. Not available to customers who have AA Breakdown Cover through their bank account.
How to claim your free Basic Breakdown Cover or upgrade.
Complete the form below to claim free Basic Breakdown Cover or a free upgrade for existing Members. Once you've completed the form, we'll send you an email with a unique reference number and a promotional code you can use to claim your free cover or upgrade.
The free Basic Breakdown Cover and the existing Member offer are only available when a vehicle is purchased through AA Cars and must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
The Basic Breakdown Cover offer is for non-members only. If the customer chooses to upgrade to Roadside Assistance and/or adds National Recovery, At Home or Onward Travel, these will be available at a discount on the normal price. Other upgrades are available. This offer is only available for the first 12 months of cover. If the customer chooses to upgrade, the renewal price will be the standard price (at the time of renewal) for the chosen level of cover unless cancelled.
Existing Members who take up the free upgrade will be renewed automatically for the selected upgrade unless we are told otherwise. The upgrade is for the remainder of the membership year thereafter the renewal price will be the standard price (at the time of renewal) for the chosen level of cover.
AA Membership is not available to Channel Islands and Isle of Man residents online. Please call 0800 085 2721 for further information. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer is not available in a breakdown situation and can be withdrawn or varied at any time. Breakdown Cover is subject to terms and conditions. AA Breakdown Cover is arranged by Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited.
Registered office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. Registered in England and Wales number 2414212. Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can check their register or call the FCA on 0800 111 6768.