Here’s what you should know about breakdown cover
When your car suddenly faces a mechanical breakdown, it can be stressful and inconvenient. Having a breakdown cover can not only get you out of this pickle quickly, but it will also leave you feeling much peaceful whenever you take your car out for a drive, knowing you won’t be just stranded somewhere. However, before zeroing in on a breakdown cover policy, you need to make sure that you know the what, why, how and how much of breakdown cover. Common reasons for a breakdown Some of the most common reasons for a breakdown are faulty batteries, flat tires, lost keys, engine and fuel problems, unreliable clutches, etc. What is breakdown cover? Most of the standard breakdown insurance policies offer roadside rescue and roadside recovery in their entry-level package of service itself. For instance, AARP’s Standard plan includes nationwide towing (up to 5 miles), flat tires changes, battery boost and even fuel delivery in the basic plan. Essentially, breakdown cover could have the following three broad features to it: • Roadside recovery – This is the most basic form of breakdown cover and typically provides help in getting one’s stalled vehicle started and transporting the user and his/her car to the nearest garage, if necessary.