Eligible vehicles for RAC European Breakdown Cover

We insure most vehicle types and we also cover vehicles that are towing caravans or trailers so long as they meet the following criteria. The insured vehicle must be one of the following and must be permanently registered in the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man as a private vehicle: car, motorcycle 121cc or over, motor caravan, motor home, minibus fitted with not more than 17 seats including driver, light van, estate car, MPV, or 4x4 sport utility vehicle.

The vehicle must also have:

A maximum legal laden weight of 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes). This weight is called the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM).
Maximum overall dimensions of: length 7m; height 3m; width 2.55m (all including any load carried).

Please refer to the terms and conditions for further details.

If you're planning to drive to Europe, whether for a short trip or throughout the year, take a look at our single trip or annual European breakdown cover options.

Don’t let a breakdown ruin your holiday

Instant cover available

24/7 rescue at the roadside
Help to get home if your vehicle can't be fixed
Five Star Defaqto rated cover

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Breakdown cover in Germany

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Breakdown cover in Ireland

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