How Tesco cover works
Tiers run from roadside-only through to recovery, home start and onward travel, for a vehicle or as personal cover, with European cover as an option. The assistance partner has historically been one of the two patrol operators, which means Tesco customers may be attended by a branded patrol at a supermarket price. Confirm the current partner in the policy document, because partnerships change and so does what you get.
What stands out
- Straightforward tiers that are easy to compare.
- Clubcard pricing when it is available.
- The possibility of patrol-operator service at a lower price than buying direct.
Where it falls down
You are buying a white-label product: the terms are the partner's, not Tesco's, and can be a cut-down version of the partner's own policy. Motorbikes are not covered. Tesco Bank's wider insurance arrangements have changed in recent years, so check that the product is still on sale and who stands behind it before relying on this profile.
Who it suits
Clubcard holders who want simple cover and are happy to check the small print on which company will attend. Compare the same tier direct from the partner before buying.