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Our policy includes Breakdown Cover & up to £500 to cover parts and labour because of the breakdown. You can tailor your breakdown policy to suit your needs which can include Local & National Recovery, Roadside Assistance, Onward Travel & Homestart. Prices start from just £80 for the year.
For a simple explanation of how our Motor Breakdown with Parts and Labour works click here
Before you get a quote can you say 'yes' to the following?
Cover Level | Vehicle 0-2 Years | Vehicle 3-5 Years | Vehicle 6-10 Years |
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Local Recovery & Roadside Assistance | £80 | £80 | £85 |
National Recovery & Roadside Assistance | £85 | £85 | £90 |
National Recovery, Roadside Assistance & Homestart | £95 | £95 | £100 |
For comprehensive details of the parts that are covered. We have highlighted them below.
Cylinder block, crankshaft, crank bearings, big end bearings, oil pump, con rods, gudgeon pins, small end bearings, pistons, piston rings, cylinder bores, cylinder head (excluding cracks), rocker shaft, rockers, hydraulic lifters, camshaft, and cam followers, push rods, camshaft bearings, inlet and exhaust valves, valve springs, valve guides, cylinder head gasket, inlet manifold, timing gears, timing chains, flywheel, and starter ring gear (excluding sticking valves, oil leaks).
Timing belts are covered providing that the belt has been changed in accordance with the manufacturers servicing schedules (proof required). The damage subsequently caused if the timing belt has not been changed as specified by the manufacturer is specifically excluded.
Engine thermostat, water pump, thermostat housing, viscous fan coupling.
Carburettor, fuel injection pump and fuel pump. The following items relate to diesel engine vehicles only: low pressure supply pump, fuel injector governor, fuel shut off mechanism, hydraulic or electrical injection timing mechanism, high pressure fuel metering head, manifold boost pressure compensator, altitude compensator, glow plug relay.
Internal mechanical components are covered on the following: transfer gears, selectors, shafts, transfer shafts, needle and roller bearings, output shafts and brushes (excluding oil leaks).
Front and rear wheel drive vehicles: open drive shafts including constant velocity joints, universal joints, and couplings. Rear wheel drive half shafts, half shaft bearings. Includes front and rear transfer shafts on 4x4 vehicles (excluding gaiters and viscous couplings, oil leaks).
Planetary gear assembly, crown wheel and pinion assembly. Internal shafts, bearings, and bushes, thrust washers, spacers, bevel gears. Includes front, rear, and centre differentials on 4x4 vehicles (excluding viscous couplings and fluid differentials, oil leaks).
Internal mechanical components are covered on the following: gears and gear cluster, selectors and shafts, synchromesh assemblies, clutches, bushes, ball and roller bearings, needle bearings and transfer gears (excluding oil leaks).
Internal mechanical components are covered on the following: governor, valve block, oil pump, gears, brake bands, servos, clutches, seals, shafts, bearings and bushes, modulator, value, and transfer gears.
All internal mechanical components and seals (excluding oil leaks).
All internal mechanical components and seals.
Front and rear wheel bearings (excluding hubs).
Prop shaft, universal joints and couplings, bearings, and rubber couplings (excluding gaiters).
Coil springs, steering rack including rack and pinion power steering racks, steering box, power steering box and idler box (excluding gaiters, oil leaks, tracking and balancing).
Release (thrust) bearing, centre plate and pressure plate.
Brake master cylinder, callipers, wheel cylinders, brake bias/restrictor valve (excluding corroded or seized components).
Alternator, voltage regulator, starter motor, flasher relay, front windscreen wiper motor, front windscreen washer motor, ignition coils and coil packs.
Consequential damage to casings caused by the failure of a covered component will constitute part of the total claim limit within the policy limits.
Should any authorised repair to any of the above components require essential replacement of or topping up of lubricants, oils or coolant or replacement of the oil filter or replacement of casings these shall be covered as part of the total amount paid under the claim subject to the excess and policy limit of indemnity.
PLEASE NOTE: All components listed are covered against mechanical/electrical breakdown due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances. The replacement of oil filters, lubricants, antifreeze, and fluids is included provided the replacement is necessitated by the failure of an insured component.
We will not provide cover for:
1) Any vehicle which is solely powered by an electric motor.
2) The excess on the policy which is the first £50 of any claim made.
3) Faults which did not cause the initial breakdown.
4) Any claim where you have not made a claim on the roadside assistance policy for the fault where the roadside assistance operator has attended to your vehicle and been unable to repair the fault
at the roadside.
5) Any claim where the odometer has been altered or disconnected or is inoperative resulting in the misrepresentation of the vehicle’s actual mileage.
6) Any claims occurring within the first 14 days from the inception of this policy.
7) Grey imports, Kit cars or vehiclesnot listed within the glass’s guide.
8) Any claim for vehicles used on any racetrack, race circuit, or toll road without a speed limit (such as the Nürburgring).
9) Cost of repairs relating to a modified or excluded part.
10) Parts subject to recall.
11) Any claim for vehicles used in any sort of competition, racing, pace-making or off-road use.
12) The expected gradual reduction or deterioration in operating performance and/or function of any part(s) due to the age and/or mileage and/or usage of the vehicle (wear and tear).
13) Pre-existing faults that were on the vehicle at the time of purchase of this policy or that you were
aware of prior to the start of the journey.
14) Damage or incidental loss arising from poor workmanship, faulty part(s), errors, viruses, omissions, faults in any application or systems software due to the vehiclesoperating systems' failure to recognise any date change.
15) Vehiclesnot serviced in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
16) Faults as a result of the incorrect fuel or oil being used.
17) Faults caused by accidental damage, vandalism, flood, frost, theft or attempted theft or a road traffic accident.
18) Vehicles without a current MOT or faults already known to you following a recent MOT.
19) Vehiclesover 10 years old when this policy started.
20) Vehicles with more than 120,000 miles on the odometer when this policy started.
21) Faults caused by acts, omissions or negligence.
22) We shall not provide cover or be liable to pay any claim or other sums, including return premiums, where this would expose us to any sanction, prohibition or restriction under United Nations resolutions, asset freezing or trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the European Union, United Kingdom, and/or all other jurisdictions where we transact business.
23) Claims resulting from a lack of normal and proper use or care.
Important Points - Things you must know
See the links below for a full list of 'what is covered' and 'exclusions'
If the vehicle breaks down more than 1 mile from your home, we will arrange and pay for a breakdown vehicle to come to the vehicle (for up to one hour) to try to get it working again. If the vehicle cannot be made safe to drive at the place you have broken down, we will arrange and pay for the vehicle, the driver and up to seven passengers to be taken to a suitable local garage (normally within 15 miles) for it to be repaired.
In addition to section A, the policy also covers.
If the vehicle cannot be made safe to drive at the place you have broken down, and cannot be repaired the same day at a suitable local garage, we will arrange on your behalf, having consulted with you, one of the following options:
Option 1: Nationwide Recovery We will take the driver and up to seven passengers, together with the vehicle, at your request, to either where you were originally travelling to or your home address. We will then arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a suitable repairer for it to be repaired at your cost, provided this can be done in one single uninterrupted trip.
Option 2: Overnight Accommodation We will pay the costs for bed and breakfast for one night only. We will pay up to £150 for each person (up to a maximum of £500). Option 3: 24-Hour UK Hire Vehicle We will pay for a hire vehicle (with an engine of up to 1600cc, for up to 24 hours). You will be responsible for returning the hire vehicle and collecting your repaired vehicle. You must meet the conditions of the hire-car company to be able to hire a car.
Option 3: 24-Hour UK Hire Vehicle We will pay for a hire vehicle (with an engine of up to 1600cc, for up to 24 hours). You will be responsible for returning the hire vehicle and collecting your repaired vehicle. You must meet the conditions of the hire-car company to be able to hire a car.
In addition to section A & B, the policy also covers
If the vehicle breaks down anywhere at or within 1 mile from your home, we will arrange and pay for a breakdown vehicle to come to where you are for up to one hour to try to get the vehicle working again. If the vehicle cannot be made safe to drive at the place you have broken down, we will arrange and pay for the vehicle, the driver and up to seven people to be taken to a suitable local garage (normally within 15 miles), for it to be repaired. You must pay the costs of any repairs.
We'll attend if your car breaks down at home or within 1/4 mile of your house.
In addition to the above options. All policies cover Misfuelling and Lost or Broken Keys & Locks
Where to find us:
111 Bramston Street, Brighouse, HD6 3AQ
Call us: 01484 712300
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