Breakdown Help - Changes to my membership

Yes, if you have a myRAC account and pay annually, the quickest and easiest way to renew is in myRAC. You can also set up automatic renewal, so you don’t have to renew your cover manually every year.

Alternatively, you can call us on 0330 159 1111 and our team will be happy to help.

If your cover renews automatically you don’t need to contact us to stay covered – but we’re here if you have any questions. If you don’t want to renew automatically in future you can change this at any time. Just go to myRAC or call us on 0330 159 1111.

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Q. How do I change my personal details on my existing breakdown membership?

You can update your address, email address and phone number online or using our app: Change contact details on your breakdown policy. This is a quick and easy way for you to amend your details.

Please note: some changes cannot be made online so in these instances please call us on 0330 159 1111 if:

  • You are not the lead member. Please ask the lead member to complete the form or phone us directly
  • You would like to change the level of cover, or add/remove a member from your membership
  • You have changed your vehicle - you need to let us know of this change if you are on a vehicle-based cover or if you are on a personal-based cover with either Battery Rescue or Tyre Replace. In any other circumstance you do not need to let us know of this vehicle change
  • You are currently broken down.

If any of the vehicles covered on the membership are used for business purposes, then you cannot make changes to your policy online, please call us on 0330 159 1111.

Q. How do I change or upgrade my cover level of my breakdown membership?

If you would like to upgrade and benefit from a higher level of cover please call our customer services team on 0330 159 1111. They'll take a few details from you and be able to help straight away.

Q. How do I add (or remove) someone to (from) my existing breakdown cover?

If you would like to add or remove a person to / from your breakdown cover policy please call our customer services team on 0330 159 1111. They'll take a few details from you and be able to help straight away.

When adding a person to your policy please note that this person or person(s) must reside at the same address as yourself.

Q. What do I do if I'm not the lead member?

The lead member is the main person named on the policy schedule as “Lead member”. Due to our Data Protection policy only the lead member can renew or make amendments to the breakdown cover.

Before you contact us please make sure that you are the lead member so that we can protect your information and give you our best possible service. This also applies to renewing your breakdown cover via the online renewals option.

To view the RAC Data Protection Policy click here.

Q. How do I add an extra member to my family cover?

If you want to add a family member to your existing policy, please call RAC Customer service on 0330 159 1111.

Q. Can I cover my partner / friend / family member?

Our personal-based breakdown cover products are available to individual members, joint memberships and family groups.

  • Individual membership covers you only as a driver or a passenger in any vehicle.
  • Joint membership covers you and one other named member of your household as a driver or a passenger in any vehicle.
  • Family membership covers you and up to four other named members of your household as a driver or a passenger in any vehicle.

With RAC vehicle-based cover, you can choose to cover up to three named vehicles* by registration number no matter who's driving. So if your partner/friend/family member drives the same vehicle then they're already covered.

All people or vehicles covered under the policy must reside at the registered address listed on the policy.

* Non-commercial vehicles only, excluding certain vehicle types.

Q. Can I transfer my existing breakdown cover to my new car?

If you've got personal breakdown cover you're covered in any vehicle* whether you are a passenger or a driver. Therefore if you're in a car when it breaks down, you can call the RAC for assistance even if you're not driving it at the time.

RAC vehicle breakdown cover covers up to three named vehicles* by registration number no matter who is driving. If you have vehicle breakdown cover, as long as the vehicle is named specifically (by registration no.) on your policy, then you're covered. If you wish to replace one of the vehicles named on your policy, please call 0330 159 1111.

* Non-commercial vehicles only, excluding certain vehicle types.

RAC contact options

It’s often quicker to get the help you need online. To see all the latest help and information regarding your breakdown membership you can visit our Member query pages:

Contact us

To speak to us about your existing or a new membership, please call 0330 159 1111

Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 9am to 5pm, bank holidays 9am to 5pm.

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