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With three levels of cover to choose from, MAYDAY UK Breakdown Cover has got you covered, nationwide.

For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with Green Flag to bring our members a UK breakdown and roadside recovery service called MAYDAY. Whether you’re driving your car, motorhome, campervan or towing a caravan, or you have multiple vehicles, we have a level of cover that will suit you.

We hope you'll never need to use the MAYDAY service, however, we can assure you that no matter what happens, MAYDAY is on call 24/7/365 to ensure you get where you need to be.

How do we compare?

Cover details

MAYDAY Premium UK

Roadside &
Recovery

RAC ARRIVAL ADVANCED

Breakdown
cover

AA

AA Roadside &
National Recovery

Annual cost (single payment)

£105

Caravans & Campervans
£135.00

Motorhomes
£144.99

£179

Unlimited call outs

We'll come to you 24/7/365
(as long as it's not for the same problem)

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National recovery

To a single UK destination including the Channel Islands
and the Isle of Man if your vehicle can't be repaired.
Roadside assistance also included day or night

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Double drop off

If your caravan or trailer needs to be taken to a different destination
to you and your towing vehicle, we’ll take it there as well.
This second drop off has to be within 75-miles of your home.

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Vehicle weight, size, or age restrictions

We cover all cars, caravans and motorhomes, big and small
(within UK legal towing guidelines).

No restrictions

Weight restrictions apply

Weight and width restrictions apply

Dual recovery

If you break down on your way to a site, or during your stay,
and your car can't be fixed we'll take you to your
destination and back home again after your holiday

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Mud, snow and flood recovery

We don't charge any extra when it's time for
specialist lifting equipment off road, even if you're stuck on site

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Misfuelling cover as standard

If you put the wrong fuel in your vehicle, we'll drain the tank
and give you enough fuel to get you going again.

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Homecall

Brings assistance to your doorstep, fixing mechanical
problems at home or within 1/4 mile of your home address.

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Extra care / Hire car / Onward travel

Car hire or alternative travel expenses to a maximum of £100,
and alternative accommodation for up to 5 nights whilst awaiting
repairs, up to £100 per insured person to a maximum
of £600 per breakdown.

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View full breakdown cover options

MAYDAY UK Breakdown requires Caravan and Motorhome Club membership. RAC Arrival requires Camping and Caravan Club membership. All premiums quoted are based on vehicle cover and do not include membership fees. Other cover levels are available. This information is based on data sourced from insurer’s policy booklets and websites. Data is correct as of 12 April 2022. Cover limits and product features may vary.

MAYDAY UK Breakdown elements are promotional information only and a specimen copy of the policy wording, including limitations and exclusions that apply, is available on request, or can be downloaded from the top of the page after clicking on the "get a quote" button.

Frequently asked questions

Does using breakdown cover affect insurance?

No, your breakdown cover and your vehicle insurance are completely separate, even if they are being provided by the same company. However, following an accident, you may need to use your breakdown cover before making a repair claim under your vehicle cover.

Tell me more about the Home call

If you have our Roadside & Recovery cover level, and you break down at home, where the vehicle is usually stored, or within a quarter of a mile of that location, you will not be covered.

Not having cover for breakdowns occurring where the vehicle is kept is one of the main reasons assistance has to be declined under the MAYDAY UK Breakdown policy, and breaking down ‘at home’ is a very common occurrence! Our Premium UK and Premium UK Plus cover levels both include Home call cover. We’ll come to you at home, where the vehicle is normally stored (if different) or if you’ve broken down within a quarter of a mile of that location and, if it’s not possible to get you going again, we’ll take you and your vehicle (and even your passengers if required) to the nearest garage or any other single destination within 25 miles of where the breakdown happened.

How can I make a claim?

If you suffer a breakdown or are involved in an accident and need recovering, please use the Green Flag App to register a claim, or call 0800 051 5318.