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[H1] Breakdown cover from £5.49 a month*
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*That's what 10% of new AA customers pay for monthly vehicle breakdown cover. Source: survey of new business sales from theAA.com, 1 March 2026 to 31 May 2026. Introductory price, renewal prices are likely to be higher. Price includes applicable insurance premium and AAISL arrangement/admin fee.
†Based solely on directly employed dedicated patrol numbers compared with other major UK breakdown providers. Source: AA Annual Report & Accounts 2026 (c. 2,700 patrols) and RAC Group (Holdings) Limited Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025 (1,700 patrols). For comparator details, including Green Flag, see our breakdown claims.
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[H6] Comprehensive cover for £237 or less – that's what 10% of new customers paid from July 2025 to December 2025.
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[H2] Book your MOT and service
[H6] All garages are AA approved, parts are guaranteed for 1 year, and you can spread the cost in 4 interest-free instalments.
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[H2] Had an accident?
[H6] Contact us first and we’ll handle everything – from vehicle recovery to making a claim.
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[H2] European breakdown cover
[H6] Peace of mind abroad, with over 60,000 repairers and recovery operators in 44 countries across Europe.
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[H6] Stay in the know and on the move with Vixa, our car care device and app. Get battery and engine health notifications to your phone, message mechanics directly for expert advice, and book an AA Mobile Mechanic to come to you if you need something fixed.Personalised insights – reliable fixes – upfront pricing.
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[H2] It's twice as fast to report a breakdown online
[H6] Beat the phone traffic and use our app or website to tell us you need help.
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[H6] Whether you need buildings or contents cover, or both, take a look at how we can help you protect your home.
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[H6] Interested in leasing a brand-new car with the latest tech? Prefer to buy a second-hand one with the confidence that it comes with free breakdown cover and a history check? With more than 100,000 cars to choose from, we’ve got you covered.
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[H1] Accident Assist

Had an accident? Contact us first

[H3] We’ll sort everything, from vehicle recovery to making a claim

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[H5] If your vehicle isn’t drivable and needs recovery or you're in danger, call us on 0330 053 0221

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[H2] It's OK when you've got Accident Assist

[H3] Accident Assist is a complimentary 24/7 accident claim support service for all our breakdown members. Prang, bump or crash, our dedicated team will take the uncertainty out of making an accident claim, acting on your behalf – whichever company insures you, and whoever was at fault.

We’ll arrange accident recovery if your vehicle isn’t drivable.¹
We’ll arrange your repair with our trusted, AA-approved accident repairers. They use the latest technology and fit genuine vehicle manufacturer parts.
Your repairer will provide a Lifetime Guarantee on the quality of the repair.
We’ll provide a hire vehicle of a similar size to your own while yours is repaired.²
We’ll chat with insurers for you.³
We won't charge you an excess if you're not at fault for the accident.
We'll provide personal injury support to you and any passengers.
We can arrange a vehicle glass repair or a replacement. You'll only pay your insurer's excess. Book a glass repair online.
To make a claim for damaged or vandalised tyres, call us on 0330 053 0221.
If you have AA car insurance, find out how to make a car insurance claim.

[H2] Always have Accident Assist in your pocket

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[H2] Accident Assist explained in 60 seconds

Watch our short video to learn about our hassle-free, 24/7 car accident claims service, which includes recovery, repair, a courtesy or hire car, and talking to your insurer.

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[H3] Why call Accident Assist to handle your insurance claim instead of your insurer?

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[H5] AA Accident Assist

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AA recovery if your carʼs undriveable ¹

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Repairs using vehicle manufacturer genuine parts

Yes

No

AA-approved repairers using the latest technology

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No

Vehicle manufacturer warranty protected by using genuine parts⁵

Yes

No

Repairer guarantee on the quality of the repair ⁶

Lifetime guarantee

3 years +

No policy excess to pay if youʼre not at fault

Yes

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A hire car within 2 hours if yours isnʼt safe to drive ⁷

Yes

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Does AA breakdown cover include Accident Assist?

Yes, being a member with breakdown cover means you have access to Accident Assist – our complimentary accident claims service. Contact us first after an accident and we'll do the rest.

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Is there a cost for this service and could it increase my next insurance premium?

No, this is a complimentary service provided with your membership.
If we handle your claim, it won’t increase your next insurance premium any more than if your own insurer handled it.

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How does it work with my insurer?

If the accident wasn’t your fault, your claim is with the at-fault driver’s insurer – not your own. And we’ll handle that on your behalf to cover any losses or costs, like your vehicle’s repair and a hire car. You won’t even need to pay an excess.
If it was your fault, we’ll sort it all and liaise with your insurer to cover costs such as your vehicle’s repair. You’ll just need to pay the excess as stated on your insurance policy.
It’s that simple.

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Does the AA cover accident recovery?

Yes. It’s included when you opt for Accident Assist to handle your claim.
If you decide to a make a claim with your insurer instead of Accident Assist or choose not to make a claim and require recovery only, there will be a fee to pay.

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Can you provide help for all accidents – even a small dent, broken glass or tyres?

Yes, for any accident you should always contact us first – even the smallest scrapes. We also have specialist glass and tyre services – your only cost is the policy excess.
Book a glass repair online
To make a claim for damaged or vandalised tyres, call us on 0330 053 0221.
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Do I need car insurance if I have Accident Assist?

Accident Assist works alongside your car insurance policy. It doesn't replace it, and it isn't a substitute for your legal requirement for your vehicle to be insured and doesn’t cover your liabilities to others.

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Can you help with damaged glass?

Yes, we can help with the repair or replacement of any damaged glass. There’s no cost, except the policy excess that’s payable on your insurance policy, and it won’t affect your No Claims Discount.

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Good to know

1 Accident Recovery is included when you opt for Accident Assist to handle your car insurance claim – whoever your insurer. If you opt-out and request only Accident Recovery, there is a fee to pay.
2A hire car of the same or similar size and specification to your own car will be provided after an accident that wasn’t your fault.  A small courtesy car is provided by the repairer if you were at fault, subject to availability.
3 If the accident was your fault, we’ll ask you to get  a claim reference number from your insurer. We need this to get their authorisation to carry out your vehicle’s repair.
4Information based on insurer policy wordings and available insurer information online as of 30 May 2023.
5If a non-genuine part is fitted and later fails, this is not covered by your vehicle manufacturer warranty.
6The repairing AA-approved garage  will provide a lifetime workmanship guarantee for the quality of the repair  of your vehicle for as long as you are the registered owner.
7Time promise applies to normal working hours of 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. A hire car of the same or similar size and specification to your own car will be provided after an accident that wasn’t your fault. A small courtesy car is provided by the repairer if you were at fault, subject to availability.
^Accident Assist is included within your membership and provided at no cost when we handle your claim and your vehicle is repaired by an AA-nominated repairer.
^^ Claims handled of AA members from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023.
Accident Assist works alongside your car insurance policy and isn’t a substitute for your legal requirement to insure your vehicle. This excludes any accident occurring outside England, mainland Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The service isn't available in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. For more details, please refer to your AA breakdown terms and conditions.