- Buy QDOS Breakdown cover for the UK from just £18.29
- Choose from four different levels of cover
- No call out charges or excesses to pay
QDOS Breakdown
Looking for breakdown cover for UK and European journeys? QDOS Breakdown offers vehicle and personal policies to get you moving again. Find out more about the cover available and how you can save with the latest deals and discounts in 2025/2026.
Top QDOS Breakdown deals & discounts
Browse our latest QDOS Breakdown deals below and save on UK and European breakdown cover in 2025/2026. Look out for special offers, flash sales and discount codes to get protection for less.
- Buy QDOS Breakdown cover for the UK from just £18.29
- Choose from four different levels of cover
- No call out charges or excesses to pay
- Buy QDOS Breakdown cover for Europe from just £23
- European policies cover most territories in Europe
- Receive roadside assistance with multilingual claims handlers
About QDOS Breakdown
QDOS Breakdown* is part of QDOS Insurance Services, which has been operating since 2007. It offers roadside assistance, vehicle recovery, message relay and a range of other perks, depending on the level of cover you go for.
QDOS provides breakdown cover for cars, motorbikes and light vans for individuals and company fleets. Whether you're planning a road trip in Europe or you need protection for your work vehicle, QDOS Breakdown offers:
- no excess or callout charges
- up to one hour of roadside assistance
- 80% vehicles are fixed at the roadside
- unlimited callouts on vehicle policies
- up to four passengers covered by vehicle policies
- covers cars, vans & motorbikes
UK breakdown cover
Looking for UK breakdown cover in 2025/2026? QDOS Breakdown* offers a range of policies to suit all needs and budgets. Choose between roadside assistance and recovery within seven miles or get the full package and have peace of mind wherever you are in the UK.
- Vehicle cover - No matter who is driving, the vehicle, the driver and up to four passengers are covered by QDOS Breakdown
- Personal cover - Whether driving or a passenger, if the car you're in breaks down, you're covered by QDOS Breakdown
QDOS Breakdown has four types of policies with varying levels of cover. Once you've decided between vehicle or personal cover, see the table below to decide which policy is right for you.
| What's included? | Roadside & local | Roadside, local & home | Roadside & national | Complete UK recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadside assistance | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Recovery up to seven miles | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Nationwide recovery | no | no | yes | yes |
| Onward journey | no | no | yes | yes |
| Homestart | no | yes | no | yes |
| Hire costs | no | no | yes | yes |
| Bed & Breakfast | no | no | yes | yes |
| Message relay | yes | yes | yes | yes |
European breakdown cover
If you're driving abroad* and your car breaks down, QDOS Breakdown has multilingual claims handlers on hand to help you get moving again. QDOS will arrange for roadside assistance to come out and fix your vehicle or if that doesn't work, they'll get you to the nearest repair shop.
Types of European breakdown cover
Choose between QDOS Breakdown's single or annual multi-trip insurance, both of which include all of the benefits of the Complete UK recovery:
| What's included? | Single | Annual multi-trip |
|---|---|---|
| Breakdown cover | a single trip to Europe | 60 days worth of trips in Europe within 12 months |
| Length | single trip from one to 91 days | multiple trips up to 31 days each |
| Best for | up to two trips to Europe per year | more than two trips to Europe per year |
| Covers | cars, motorcycles exceeding 120cc, light vans, estate cars and 4x4 vehicles less than 13 years old | cars, motorcycles exceeding 120cc, light vans, estate cars and 4x4 vehicles less than 9 years old |
FAQs
What happens if my vehicle can't be fixed?
The vehicle, along with the driver and any passengers, will be taken to the nearest repairer/garage (conditions apply).
Is there an excess or call-out charge?
No; QDOS Breakdown policies do not impose a call-out charges or excess fees. There's also no charge for the recovery.
Does QDOS Breakdown offer cover for the outlying islands around the UK?
Not for residents in Guernsey but QDOS Breakdown does offer cover for residents of the Isle of Man and Jersey.
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