Roadside Cover
Get a helping hand at the roadside for less with Asda Money's partner Britannia Rescue Breakdown.
Most of us rely on our cars to get us from A to B every day, but sometimes we run into trouble and can get stuck with a broken down car in the middle of a journey. Roadside Cover is there to make sure you can get on your way again with great service and value for money.
Get great value and quality roadside assistance from over 4,000 professionals nationwide who’re ready to keep you moving by fixing your car at the roadside or getting you to a nearby garage.
Top Roadside Cover FAQs
- What does roadside cover mean?
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Roadside cover is usually the cheapest roadside assistance product available. It’s a form of breakdown cover that gives you the basic features in order to cover the costs of emergency callouts if you breakdown while driving somewhere in the UK. A professional will be dispatched to either resolve the issue on-site or recommend recovery to a garage for more complex problems that can't be fixed at the roadside. For details on other cover types, view the comparison guide.
- What do I need to do if I breakdown?
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First of all, be safe. Get out of your vehicle as safely as possible and switch your hazard lights on. Once you’re in a safe place, please call the 24 hour roadside assistance helpline on 0330 678 7144 and they will be able to talk you through the next steps. For more information, check out the breakdown FAQ's page.
- Can I call someone to change my tyre?
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If your car breaks down due to a double puncture or serious damage to your wheel, then you can use roadside assistance to call out someone to help get you back on the road. You can typically change a flat tyre yourself if you have the tools handy (keeping them in the boot can be useful for emergencies), and it can save you using one of your callouts if you have an annual limit.
- How long will I have to wait if I break down?
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The aim is to attend every breakdown within an hour. Britannia Rescue will let you know if the breakdown professional is delayed, so you’re aware of roughly when roadside assistance will arrive.
- Is there a limit to the number of callouts per year with Roadside Cover?
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The Roadside Cover has a limit of six callouts a year which you won’t be charged for. Any callouts made after exceeding the limit will not be covered and will need to be paid for separately. If you’re concerned that you might need to make more than six roadside callouts in a year, there are no limits on callouts with UK Breakdown Cover or our European Breakdown Cover.
- Can I use Roadside Cover if I’m driving another vehicle?
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Normally, Roadside Cover only applies to the insured vehicle specified by your policy. But you can take out personal cover, which lets you use your roadside assistance in the UK no matter the vehicle you’re driving, for just £28 a year extra on Roadside Cover (or £47 a year for UK Breakdown and European Breakdown Cover - Personal Cover only applies in the UK). This can be particularly useful if you have more than one vehicle you regularly drive.
About our trusted provider, Britannia Rescue
At Britannia Rescue, we’re there for our customers 24/7, 365 days a year. Our 4,000 breakdown professionals across the UK mean that you can trust us to be by your side on your next journey.
Underwritten by Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company (LVIC).
Asda Money is a trading name of Asda Financial Services Ltd and Asda Stores Ltd, acting as an introducer to Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited.
Motor Breakdown Cover is provided and underwritten by Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited. Britannia Rescue is a trading name of Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited which is a part of the Allianz Group, registered in England and Wales number 3232514. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, register number 202965. Registered address: 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DB.