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Add breakdown cover from just £32 a year

There's never a good time to break down but, with our comprehensive range of three cover levels to choose from, you don't have to let it ruin your plans.

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Broken down now? Get some help...

  1. If you feel your car's about to give up, try to find a safe place to pull over.
  2. Switch on your warning lights.
  3. Only leave your car if you can do so safely. 
  4. Be mindful of any moving traffic.
  5. Call us and use what3words so we can find you easily.

Choose from our 3 levels of breakdown cover

Local

We'll be there for you when you're away from home with a local recovery, if we can't get you back on the road.

What's covered:

  • Assistance from more than a 1/4 mile from home.
  • Local recovery up to 10 miles from the breakdown.

What's not covered:

  • no home assistance
  • no national recovery
  • no hire car, alternative transport or accommodation
  • no cover in Europe.

National

We've got your back - at home and across the UK - with national recovery, hire car, and overnight accommodation or transport if we can't fix it on the day.

What's covered:

  • Assistance at home or out on the road.
  • Local recovery up to 10 miles from your home.
  • Recovery to anywhere in the UK from the roadside.
  • Hire car, alternative transport or accommodation.

What's not covered:

  • no cover in Europe.

European

We'll be there when you need us most. As well as assistance and recovery in the UK, this option extends to European countries and includes hire car, alternative transport and vehicle repatriation.

What's covered:

  • Assistance at your home or out on the road.
  • Local recovery up to 10 miles from your home.
  • Recovery to anywhere in the UK from the roadside.
  • Hire car, alternative transport or accommodation.
  • Cover when in Europe.

Sound good?
Here's how to add breakdown cover to your policy...

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  1. Log in to your online account, and select 'your car, make changes'.
  2. Select 'edit car and cover'.
  3. Select 'breakdown cover' and under 'Do you want to add breakdown cover?' select 'Yes, please'.
  4. Click 'next' and enter your start date for the changes to take place.
  5. The new price including your breakdown cover will then be shown.
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Help us find you with what3words

The what3words app divides the world into three-metre squares and gives each one a unique combination of three words.

They're easy to say and share - and they're just as accurate as GPS coordinates. We’ll ask you to use it if you’ve broken down so we can find you easily and help you on your way.

Once you've downloaded the app, you don't even need mobile data or Wi-Fi to use it!

Insurance you can trust

We've received a 5 star rating from Defaqto for Allianz Car Insurance - their highest rating
 
5 Star Defaqto award
We're rated Excellent on Trustpilot - 4.5 stars out of 5! Thanks to our customers
 
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We were voted 'Best newcomer' at the Insurance choice awards 2022
 
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We've been voted 'Best motor insurance provider' at the Insurance choice awards 2023

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More information about Allianz Breakdown Cover

Allianz Breakdown Document of Insurance (PDF, 223KB)

Your documents will be stored safely in your online account where you can view or download them. You can also request them in braille, large print or audio by emailing us.

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