If you’re a driver, you really should have car
breakdown cover, which can provide assistance if your vehicle runs into problems and needs fixing. The good news is that there are plenty of options when it comes to car breakdown insurance, which can be as cheap or comprehensive as you need.
The RAC is the UK’s most experienced breakdown provider, a fact we’re proud of. But we’re not the only company that provides a rescue and recovery service. So, how do we compare to Start Rescue breakdown cover?
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Brand and Reliability
Level of breakdown cover
Brand and Reliability
The quality of the brand, its reliability in terms of performance, and response time of its patrols, are all crucial factors when it comes to assessing the best breakdown cover – again, it’s not just down to cost.
As Britain’s most experienced provider, the RAC have been championing motorists for over 125 years. Our patrols fix 4 of out 5 at the roadside, with repairs done on average in 30 minutes.
Our Complete cover level has been awarded 5 stars by Defaqto.
Levels of breakdown cover
What does each level of breakdown cover actually include? Both the RAC and Start Rescue breakdown cover have a range of cover options. See exactly what's included in the tables below.
RAC
Basic |
Extra
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Complete
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5 callouts a year^ |
5 callouts a year^ |
Unlimited callouts |
Roadside Assistance
If you’re over ¼ from home, we’ll fix you on the spot, or recover you to a local garage within 10 miles
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Roadside Assistance
If you’re over ¼ from home, we’ll fix you on the spot and if we can’t, we’ll tow you anywhere in the UK
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Roadside Assistance
We’ll fix your vehicle at the roadside and if we can’t, we’ll tow you anywhere in the UK |
20-mile taxi
Following a breakdown, if you’re taken to a garage, we’ll reimburse you for a taxi home up to 20 miles
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20-mile taxi
Following a breakdown, if you’re taken to a garage, we’ll reimburse you for a taxi home up to 20 miles
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20-mile taxi
Following a breakdown, if you’re taken to a garage, we’ll reimburse you for a taxi home up to 20 miles
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If we can’t fix you, we’ll tow you to any garage or destination in the UK
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If we can’t fix you, we’ll tow you to any garage or destination in the UK
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We’ll rescue you if you break down at home
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FREE MOT
At selected RAC garages. With family breakdown cover you’ll get 2 Free MOTs~. |
^ 1 additional callout added for every person or vehicle added.
Other add-ons are also available – including Onward Travel, Tyre Replace, Key Replace and Battery Replace.
Start Rescue
One Star: Roadside & local
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Roadside Assistance
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Local Recovery up to 10 miles
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Accident Recovery
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Alternative Travel
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Emergency Overnight Accommodation
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Key Assist
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Message Assist
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Free Mobile Apps
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Exclusive Deals
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Two Star: Nationwide
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Includes everything in One Star and:
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Three Star: Home
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Includes everything in Two Star and:
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Four Star: European |
Includes everything in Two Star and:
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Five Star: Full Cover
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Includes everything in One to Four-Star cover. |
RAC Source – Terms and Conditions
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