Why should you get a breakdown cover for a new car?

If your car breaks down randomly, it could cause you a lot of hassle like getting late for reaching somewhere and also give you a huge bill of the car getting towed to the workshop where it is repaired. Hence, you should always opt for getting a breakdown cover.

You would think that just because you got a new car, the chances of it breaking down are lesser than the car you had before. Due to this, the thought of getting a breakdown cover wouldn’t come into your mind when you list down your set of priorities. If your car breaks down randomly, it could cause you a lot of hassle like getting late for reaching somewhere and also give you a huge bill of the car getting towed to the workshop where it is repaired. Hence, you should always opt for getting a breakdown cover.

Aim Motors offers a 6 month comprehensive warranty and 1 year AA breakdown cover on each car sale.

It is possible that your car never broke down before so this might seem unnecessary to you but it’s better to have everything covered and have good peace of mind than later regretting it if something goes wrong.

Many companies already provide a breakdown cover but there are different duration for the cover so you should check the time duration provided by your car dealership and get a new one if it is expiring soon or has expired.

Advantages of a breakdown cover

There are many stages of a breakdown cover and it’s totally up to you to get the one that best suits your interests. With the advancement and increase in coverage in the breakdown cover, the price also increases. 

So, the most elementary and cheapest breakdown cover will give you the facility of your car being fixed wherever it is or to get it towed to the workshop.  Aim Motors has a trusted workshop in Edinburgh, namely Edinburgh Car Services, located nearby, with cheaper prices and best mechanic services in Edinburgh. Although, there’s a chance that if you’re at home or close to your house then it won’t provide you with this facility. Obviously, the next level will allow you to get your car fixed at home as well.

The more expensive covers will help you reach your house or wherever it is that you were wanting to go, if you’re not anywhere near your house then it could also help with accommodation. In this way, you can get home or anywhere safely.

Although it is important to keep in mind that this cover won’t include the cost of repair or replacement of any parts. If such a case is there, then you’ll pay for it yourself. Some cover policies have a given number of times that you can ask for help.

Reasons you need a breakdown cover for your new car

1. New cars don’t come with a spare tire and instead include a tire inflation kit. So if you have a flat tire, you can’t change the tire on your own and will need to call someone for assistance so the insurance will come in handy.
2. Although running out of fuel seems a little inconsiderate but it is possible and during such a time you’ll need road assistance to be able to provide you with some amount of fuel to get your car running or to get your car to the gas station.
3. A battery in the new car doesn’t have a high chance of failing, but if you have an old car it is possible that you can get a flat battery so getting a breakdown cover will give you the peace of mind that you can be helped anywhere at any time.

Is it expensive?

The price obviously depends on what level of breakdown cover you want to get but the cheapest one could be below £30 a year. And if you do compare the price as well as the stress of your car breaking down without a cover, it is way more than what you’ll be paying for a breakdown cover.