Motor Breakdown Cover

Ensure you have access to prompt roadside assistance when you need it most. Taking out breakdown cover provides a variety of further features, such as recovery, home assist and alternative accommodation.

European cover available

Caravans & trailers covered

Alternative transport provided

Protect your journey from £7.59 a month

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Over 14 years experience

Our experience in providing comprehensive protection for our customers has resulted in us becoming the UK’s leading provider of motor breakdown cover.

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We've insured 200k+ customers

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we offer affordable policies without sacrificing the service or features you need.

24 hour claims

We understand that a car breakdown can happen any time of the day or night, which is why we're on hand around the clock to answer your call in an emergency.

How it works

It's easy to take out motor breakdown cover with
BIG Warranties

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Fill out the form on this page

Simply enter your details via the form on this page and you'll receive an instant price online.

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Pick up the phone

A member of our UK-based team will be in touch to discuss your quote - we operate 9am-6pm Mon-Fri.

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Tell our agent which cover level you need

Our agents will work with you to quickly find an appliance policy that suits your needs and budget.

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Finish setting up your cover

Once you have agreed on a cover level for your vehicle, we'll set up your policy and send all of your documents over via your preferred method.

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We'll be there, wherever there is

Nationwide recovery

With nationwide coverage and 24 hour service, wherever you are in the UK, your BIG recovery team will be there to help as quickly as possible. Don’t be a sitting duck, take out a low price breakdown cover policy online in seconds.

"Michael was very helpful. He told me how much I could save paying annually. He explained everything clearly. We had a joke which made it more personal. Very pleased with the service given."
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Offering a place to rest

Emergency overnight accommodation

At BIG Warranties we understand that your car doesn’t always choose a convenient time to break down. That’s why all our breakdown policies come with emergency overnight accommodation if our recovery team can’t get you to a mechanic or get your car working the same day.

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"Very good service today from Laura. Hassle free and straightforward. Lovely to get the human touch in this technological world. I would definitely recommend. Thank you."
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Getting you there

Onward journey

This breakdown policy helps you to carry on your journey and reach your destination if your car can't be fixed at the roadside. This could mean providing a courtesy car or contributing money towards an alternative mode of transport.

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Frequently asked questions

We believe that motor breakdown insurance should be simple, which is why we cut the jargon and leave you with nothing but low price policies that offer peace of mind and help in case of a fault. Check out our FAQs to find out more, or feel free to get in touch with our team of experts.

Still have questions?

What happens if my vehicle breaks down at the roadside?
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If your vehicle breaks down in the UK, call our 24-hour rescue line and request assistance. Please quote your registration and have your location ready as well as a contact telephone number.

We will first attempt to repair your vehicle by the roadside, but if this is not possible we will arrange vehicle recovery to the nearest garage able to undertake the repair. In the event, you break down and there isn't a garage available, we will arrange transport for you, your vehicle and any extra passengers to your home address or original destination.

How quickly will you come out to me in the event of a breakdown?
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We aim to have a recovery operator with you within 60 minutes, however, this may vary in mainland Europe, depending on your location.

Am I covered if my vehicle runs out of fuel?
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Yes, you are entitled to assistance for lack of fuel or running out of charge. We will recover you, the vehicle and any passengers to the nearest fuelling facility.

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