Multi-car breakdown cover
Multi-car breakdown cover lets you cover more than one vehicle under the same policy. It can be a good option for families with multiple cars registered to the same address, as it can save you time and money compared to taking out separate policies for each vehicle.
With the RAC you can cover up to 3 vehicles on a single multi-car breakdown cover policy. Each vehicle will have the same level of cover, and it'll be covered no matter who's driving it when it breaks down.
Benefits of multi-car breakdown cover
Save money
Save money with multi-car breakdown cover compared to taking out individual policies.
Up to 3 vehicles
You can cover up to 3 vehicles on one policy, as long as they’re registered at the same address.
Same cover
Everyone registered on one multi-car breakdown policy has the same level of cover.
What's included?
The RAC has three levels of cover to choose from: Basic, Extra and Complete. With our multi-car breakdown cover, each car covered will have the same level of protection. You’ll also get an additional callout for each vehicle added to your policy with our ‘Basic’ and ‘Extra’ cover levels. You can choose our ‘Complete’ cover for unlimited callouts.
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Cover to avoid a big bill
For more reassurance, you can add extras to your breakdown cover
Onward Travel
Can’t do without your car? Get a hire car while yours is in the garage with Onward Travel.
Battery Replace
Get a new battery if we can't recharge yours — saving you £160 on average.
Tyre Replace
Puncture? No problem — you're covered for the cost of 5 new tyres a year.
Key Replace
Lost your car keys? We'll replace them, saving you £300 on average.
How to get multi-car breakdown cover
When you buy breakdown cover from the RAC, you’ll be asked which type of cover you’d like. To cover multiple vehicles, just choose ‘vehicle cover’ and select the number of vehicles you need to cover.
Next, you can select the level of cover you need. We offer three levels of cover: Basic, Extra and Complete. Every vehicle on your policy will have the same level of cover.
Looking for the best multi-car breakdown cover? You can compare our cover to other providers here.
FAQs
With multi car breakdown cover, only the specific vehicles listed on your membership are covered. This is regardless of who is driving them at the time of the breakdown.
This means if a friend or family member was driving your car and it broke down, we could come out and help. Multi car cover doesn’t cover you in vehicles that aren’t listed on your membership.
If you want to cover multiple people in any vehicle, why not look at our family breakdown cover.
With Basic and Extra cover, you have 5 callouts a year with 1 additional callout for every person or vehicle added. With Complete cover, you have unlimited callouts for each vehicle on your policy – as long as it’s not for a recurring problem.
We will not cover you in the event of a Road Traffic Accident. Your motor insurer will need to make appropriate provisions for you.
However, we may be able to provide help and assistance if your vehicle cannot be driven or you (or your passengers) have been injured.
You will need to pay for any of the recovery or support services that we arrange. Full details can be found within the Accident Care section of the terms and conditions booklet provided with your Breakdown Policy.
Yes, you can pay monthly for multi-car breakdown cover, rather than making a one-off payment. All you need to do is select the right option for you when buying your breakdown cover.
Joint breakdown cover covers two or more vehicles (or people) on the same policy. With multi-car breakdown cover, you get a joint policy for two or more vehicles. For example you could cover your car and your partner’s motorbike, no matter who’s driving them. You can also get joint breakdown on a personal policy so, for example, you and your partner are covered in any eligible vehicle they’re travelling in.
If you have vehicle breakdown cover, like multicar cover, you won’t be covered in another car unless it’s named on your policy. But any car on your policy will be covered no matter who’s driving it. If you get personal breakdown cover, you’re covered in any eligible car as a driver or passenger.
Our standard UK breakdown cover doesn’t cover your vehicle when you travel abroad. If you’re planning on driving in Europe, take a look at our European breakdown cover. You can choose between single trip or annual cover.
We don’t offer multi-car European breakdown cover. If you need multiple cars covered while driving abroad, you’ll need to take out separate cover for each vehicle.
If you’re already an RAC member and looking to drive to Europe, you can add European Rescue to your existing policy. Visit our breakdown extras page for more details.
With multi car breakdown cover, we offer protection for a wide range of vehicles.
This includes cars of any age, hybrids, electric vehicles, classic cars, motorbikes, and vans. We just ask that your vehicle:
- is UK registered,
- Weighs no more than 3.5 tonnes, be a maximum of 6.4 m long, and 2.5 m wide (similar to a Ford Transit long wheelbase van), and
- For motorcycles, be over 49cc (or 121cc if driving in Europe).
For caravans, campervans, and motorhomes, we offer dedicated roadside assistance and recovery with our caravan, motorhome and campervan breakdown cover.
The main difference been multi car and family breakdown cover is who is covered and what vehicle you can get help in.
- Multi-car breakdown cover: covers up to 3 vehicles at the same address. This means no matter who is driving the vehicles on your membership, we’ll be able to come out and help if it breaks down.
- Family breakdown cover: protects up to 5 people who live at the same address, no matter what vehicle they’re in. This means anyone on your membership is covered as a driver or passenger in any eligible vehicle. This can be a great choice for families or housemates who drive multiple cars.
Page reviewed by: Andy Baker