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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Shane Hickey

UK car breakdown cover: seven top tips to drive the best deal

Breakdown cover illustration
Some breakdown insurance only covers the driver if they are more than a certain distance from home. Illustration: Jamie Wignall/The Guardian

Understand the basics

It is not a legal requirement to have breakdown cover – it is a safety net to ensure you are not left on the roadside if something happens to your vehicle. But you should be aware of all of the policy’s limitations when you buy one.

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