Direct Line vs RAC Breakdown Cover

We all know the importance of breakdown cover for motorists. If your vehicle breaks down while you’re out and about on the road, it can put you in a vulnerable position. If you have breakdown cover in place, help and support is just a phone call away. If you don’t, then you’ll have to figure out another way to get your vehicle up and running again. So, if you’re a driver, having breakdown cover can be invaluable.

For today’s motorist, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to choosing a breakdown cover provider. The RAC is the UK’s oldest breakdown cover provider, but how do we compare with Direct Line, who have also started to offer breakdown cover?

Brand and Reliability

When you compare breakdown cover, the brand and reliability of your provider should also be taken into consideration. With the RAC, you know you’re in safe hands – we’re proud to be known as the oldest, and longest established breakdown cover provider in the UK. 

• The RAC includes At Home cover as standard for new members – some other providers make you upgrade for this
• We fix 4 out of 5 at the roadside – in just 30 minutes on average
• 125 years’ experience – we’ve been helping drivers for more than a century 

Levels of breakdown cover

Not all breakdown cover providers offer the same type or level of cover, so it’s important not to miss the detail when running a comparison of services. Here’s a summary of the types of breakdown cover provided by the RAC and Direct Line, via Green Flag^***:

RAC

Direct Line

*** comparison accurate as October 2019 

RAC Source - Terms and Conditions
Direct Line/Green Flag Source - Terms and Conditions (https://www.greenflag.com/breakdown-cover/policy-documents)