What do I do if I break down or need repairs while I'm abroad?
It’s always a good idea to get breakdown cover for when you travel abroad. If not, you’ll have to pay any recovery charges.
You’ll be offered RAC European breakdown cover when you ask for your VE103 certificate.
If you break down in a European country
Call 0033 4724 35244.
If you break down in the Republic of Ireland
Call 0800 7311 173.
If you call for breakdown assistance while you're abroad and they cannot repair your vehicle, they’ll take you to a dealer.
You’ll need to pay for any repairs
Once you return, send the receipts to our customer services team and we might reimburse you.
You cannot get cover for legal expenses while you're abroad.
