Breakdown call-outs are on the rise now many people using their cars – because of lockdown being eased. Yet many of us are paying over the odds for breakdown cover as we auto-renew it year after year. This guide reveals the best ways to cut your cover costs, including for AA and RAC policies, plus other tips to really drive the savings.

Breakdown cover: the six need-to-knows

With the days of mutual motoring clubs long gone, roadside recovery policies are big business. So forget loyalty and focus on getting the top deal. Here are six need-to-knows to read before checking the best buys…

• 1.Never auto-renew – breakdown firms are easiest to haggle with
• 2.If your car’s newish and less likely to have problems, basic cover may be sufficient. If older, and less reliable, aim for a comprehensive policy
• 3.Always check whether you’re covering a car or a person
• 4.A joint policy can be cheaper than two (or three or four) single policies
• 5.Some fee-paying bank accounts offer breakdown cover so check if you already have a policy there
• 6.Driving in Europe? Make sure your policy covers breakdowns there too

Why choose On Demand Roadside Recovery

Some people prefer the flexibility of a on demand breakdown recovery service with no monthly payment terms or hidden costs. Finding a local reliable recovery agent can be a minefield choosing an agent who is not going to rip you off and can provide speedy efficient service at a fair cost.

Our Rescuemate team make sure that all our breakdown recover agents are fully vetted and hold all industry standard certificates so we can be assured each job is carried out to the highest standard.

Pay as you go recovery – Rescuemate