Breakdown help: 0844 891 3111
Car insurance help: 0844 891 3558
Be ready this winter
Last winter we saved one of our members from the cold every 12 seconds1
Last winter was one of our busiest ever, with 25% more calls than normal. We were here to help thousands of people get back on the road.
You're 50% more likely to break down at home during the winter than in the summer. Get our free At Home cover and we'll be there to get you going too.
When weather stops you, it doesn't stop us
- Our Patrols fix 4 out of 5 vehicles at the roadside2
- We're Britain's most experienced breakdown service3
- Priority response if you're in a vulnerable situation
- RAC has more patrols per member than any other breakdown service4
- Accident Care - friendly, RAC-approved solicitors and personal
injury claims experts - We aim to reach you in 40 minutes
Breakdown cover for just
£29.99*
Buy now
Be prepared
As the driving people, we've put together a one-stop-shop for all your winter driving needs - with driving advice, weather and travel info, handy tools and more.
Be ready for bad weather with our winter motoring essentials
find out more about our winter motoring essentials
3-5 year guarantee on all car batteries from RAC
find out more about batteries from RAC
RAC is supporting the Highways Agency's campaign
find out more about the Highways Agency's campaign
24/7, 365 days a year, we're here to help
find out more about RAC Breakdown
Let us know how you're getting on this winter. Tell us your "winter freeze" driving stories and post your photos on our Facebook page.
find out more about car insurance
- 1
- Source: RAC Measurement and Insight, Dec 2010, Jan and Feb 2011.
- 2
- Source: RAC Measurement and Insight - Jan 2011. Excludes accidents and extreme failures.
- 3
- Source: RAC Patrols have been in service since 1901.
- 4
- Source: Mintel UK Recovery Services Sept 2010. Based on service providers using their own dedicated patrol force.
- *
- £29.99 price is available on the purchase of Roadside on Vehicle Based cover only with payment on a continuous annual basis for the first year of membership. Excludes vehicles over 10 years old. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time.
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Winter Video
Tips on safe driving in winter
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- Watchdog statement