Breakdown articles

Snow can cause problems out on the roads and at home – especially when coupled with below-freezing temperatures. Here’s a rundown of how to cope.

Getting caught on the hard shoulder without breakdown cover this summer could cost motorists six times as much as paying for an annual policy.

Find out why some breakdown firms won’t protect you if your car vehicle isn’t properly maintained.

We scrutinise the policies of the three major breakdown providers.

Defaqto has found that 23 per cent of motor breakdown policies exclude cover if you fill your car up with the wrong fuel

With around 30 million cars on the road in the UK, breakdown cover is now a vast industry – certainly a lot bigger than it was way back in 1897 when the first recovery service was introduced.

A nudist who required replacement keys and clothes after a weekend away, and a motorist who asked for a spider to be removed from their dashboard have been listed among the most unusual calls dealt with by a breakdown service last year.

With the dark nights and weather having taken a turn for the worst as winter sets in, it is more important than ever to ensure you have adequate breakdown cover in place, as this is the time when call-outs start to rise.

Our guide on what to do and how to care for you and your car before and after a breakdown

Now that the days are longer and the sun is grinning its golden face more frequently, you may be tempted to pack the family into the car, fill the tank with fuel, and head off onto the open road.