Don’t break down when you breakdown

It pays to have a car insurance policy with breakdown cover so that you can get back on the road as soon as possible.

It’s one of the worst feelings in the world – you’re driving along, either on your way to work, on a day out, or heading somewhere important when all of a sudden your car starts to make funny noises and grinds to a halt. If you keep up with your car maintenance then there is little you can do to avoid an unexpected breakdown, but there is a lot you can do to prepare for one. The breakdown and recovery service Green Flag offers the following advice:

• When you are driving, always stay aware of your approximate location, the road number, name of the nearest town and any landmarks. Help will come quicker if they can find you easily.
• Carry a road map to be sure you can explain precisely where you are.
• Keep suitable coins or a phonecard in the car at all times, so that you are always equipped to call for assistance – just in case your mobile is out of range.
• If you have a mobile phone, make sure its battery is kept topped up, to last throughout any long journey.
• Make sure you take out breakdown cover and keep the emergency breakdown number handy.
• Carry a red warning triangle, to use for alerting other traffic if your car is broken down.
• Always have warm clothes, a rug, some chocolate and water on board, for emergency use if you get stuck for some time in cold conditions.
• Keep a torch permanently in the car.
• Carry a light-coloured, weatherproof coat and something reflective in the car, to wear if you have to go for help in bad weather, poor light or after dark.

By being a member of a breakdown and recovery service such as Green Flag, you can rest assured that help will be with you as soon as possible. The monthly cost of membership can be considerably less than having to phone a local garage to come and rescue you if you breakdown.

Thankfully, through Privilege car insurance you can be covered for: third party accidents, fire and theft, windscreen and window breakage and personal accidents (depending on the level of cover you take). You will also be entitled to a free courtesy car, where available, if your car is being repaired by one of our approved repairers.

What’s more you can purchase breakdown cover at the same time as your car insurance. Privilege breakdown cover is provided in partnership with Green Flag Motoring Assistance, which has over 30 years of experience in providing breakdown assistance. Different levels of cover are available and we can offer you a discount on our top two levels of breakdown cover for your first year.

With a national network of breakdown specialists available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, you’re never far from help when you need it.

Find out more about Privilege car insurance and Privilege breakdown cover and exactly what is and isn’t covered by visiting the relevant sections of our website. You could get an online car insurance quote with breakdown cover included and you could have peace of mind immediately.

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