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Tesco breakdown cover

If you're looking for a comprehensive breakdown policy at a reduced price, supermarket giant Tesco offers a finest policy - similar to those offered by the big breakdown players.

Britain's biggest supermarket, Tesco has been in the breakdown market for more than 10 years. It offers three types of breakdown cover; value, standard and finest. It also has a European policy if you want to take your car abroad. It’s priced per seven days in Europe.

Tesco breakdown cover - features

Green Flag Breakdown (www.www.greenflag.com)provides the breakdown assistance for Tesco's breakdown policies. It is owned by UK Insurance Limited (itself a part of banking giant RBS). Green Flag is the third largest breakdown company in the UK with almost 5 million customers.

Tesco breakdown claims to have a response time of 40 minutes and fixes 80% of cars at the roadside. If a mechanic doesn’t get to you within the hour, you can claim £10.

Tesco breakdown cover refers to the vehicle, not the driver, so your car is covered whoever is driving. Roadside assistance starts immediately when you sign-up and additional cover begins the day after.

Tesco breakdown cover - options

Tesco offers a range of products to suit any pocket – its basics deal is regularly one of the cheapest in the UK, although it does not cover you if you break down at home. More comprehensive cover, which includes breakdown at home, is available with Tesco’s standard package.

Tesco claims its finest package - which is similar to the offerings from the breakdown cover giants – is it’s most popular however.

Bear in mind if you cover more than one vehicle with Tesco, you could qualify for a discount.

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