So you've made the smart decision and realized that having breakdown cover is a vital part of any car owner's safety and insurance scheme - now you need to know which cover policy to choose, and why!  Fortunately there is a great selection of breakdown recovery services available within the UK that not only cater to most budgets but also offer a range of assistance levels.  All you have to do is compare breakdown cover policies and you should have no trouble finding a breakdown cover solution that caters to both your needs and your wallet.

First of all, familiarize yourself with the organizations and companies within the United Kingdom that offer breakdown assistance.  The three main companies - the RAC, the AA and Green Flag - have all got long and trusted reputations and generally offer a high standard of support.  The RAC, for instance, has been around since 1897 and has bright orange vans that are instantly recognizable to anyone living within the UK.  The AA, meanwhile, began operation only a few years after the RAC in 1905, and has a fleet of vans and vehicle recovery trucks in circulation.  Green Flag has been around since the 1970s and is presently owned by another trusted institution, the Royal Bank of Scotland.  All three of these car breakdown cover companies have stellar reputations and generally offer value for money.  Car insurance companies also offer forms of breakdown cover, although more often than not these policies are run through one of the three organizations mentioned above.

If you are unable to decide between the three main organizations which offer breakdown recovery services, perhaps the decision will be easier made by looking at the additional services each company has to offer it's members.  The RAC, for instance, offers twenty four-seven assistance.  Members receive cover if they use their car for travel in Europe, whilst the RAC Vehicle Checks and Examinations service provides additional peace of mind for people buying a second-hand vehicle.  The RAC also runs a driving school (BSM) as well as an Insurance branch which covers home, car and travel policies.  Travel and traffic information is made available to RAC members through the medium of the internet, while the RAC's HPI service offers a thorough check on any vehicle about to be bought privately.  Such a thorough range of products and services means that the RAC remains Britain's most popular breakdown cover.

In a similar manner to the RAC, both Green Flag and the AA breakdown cover organizations offer a wide range of services.  The AA, for instance, has a driving school and offers a range of insurance policies (home, car, travel and life insurance).  The AA also has a variety of publications available to members including maps, guides and car maintenance manuals.  Green Flag, meanwhile, supports local economies by directing the enquiries they receive to mechanics and recovery services listed in the area closest to the call-out - this means faster service and the use of local expertise.