Your Land Rover is a comprehensive bit of kit. Filled with an array of tech, moving parts and complex machinery, it’s almost inevitable that something might go wrong at one point. It could be something minor that requires a quick fix, or it could also be something significant that sees your vehicle out of action for a considerable time. Regardless, it costs money to get your Land Rover back on the road, and that is why breakdown cover is essential. It helps reduce those out-of-pocket expenses and ensures you can be back behind the wheel sooner rather than later.
In this blog, we explain what Land Rover breakdown cover is, how much it costs, and how you can get it.
What is Land Rover breakdown cover?
Land Rover breakdown cover is a form of protection that ensures a quick fix to your vehicle with minimal or zero additional expense. You pay a monthly or annual premium, and when the time comes to get your Land Rover repaired, a call to your provider ensures a professional mechanic is dispatched to assist with fixing the problem or getting you to a garage that can repair your vehicle.
These are standalone policies not directly affiliated with Land Rover, but if your Land Rover is under warranty, you can benefit from the Land Rover Assist. A comprehensive coverage that ensures assistance 365 days a year for any motoring emergency, from breakdowns to punctures. We’ll cover a little more about the coverage provided by Land Rover further down the page.
Why do I need breakdown cover for my Land Rover?
Breakdown cover can prove to be extremely valuable. Land Rovers are known for being high-priced, high-quality vehicles, and when breakdowns occur, they can be expensive to fix. With appropriate cover, you can bypass that expense and instead have a rapid repair without it breaking the bank.
Breakdown repair can help with:
- Battery failures
- Gearbox faults
- Suspension issues
- Electrical faults
- And so much more.
What should a Land Rover breakdown repair policy cover?
Policies can vary by provider. Some offer increasing levels of coverage, others offer just one standard plan. You’ll want to find something comprehensive, but perhaps without all the bells and whistles that are never likely to be of use. If you never drive abroad, for example, do you really need vehicle repatriation?
In most cases, look to find a policy that provides:
- Off-road recovery: Ideal for Land Rover drivers who enjoy green laning.
- National recovery: You can get to any UK destination and not just the closest garage.
- Onward travel: You’ll get a courtesy vehicle or have accommodation costs covered if stranded.
- Home start: If you get stuck on your driveway, you can get the help you need.
How much will Land Rover breakdown cover cost?
The price of Land Rover breakdown cover varies depending on the level of coverage you want, the model of Land Rover you own, whether you pay annually or monthly, your annual mileage and whether you choose any specific add-ons, among other things. Basic cover can cost as little as £20 per year, and comprehensive plans cost up to £200 per year or more.
What is the Land Rover breakdown cover?
Land Rover breakdown cover provided by Land Rover itself is available to all Land Rover owners who have purchased a new Land Rover vehicle. Land Rover Assist ensures year-round coverage for the three years that the vehicle is under the manufacturer’s warranty. This coverage can be extended, subject to certain conditions, and ensures that Land Rover drivers can remain covered for longer if they wish.
What does Land Rover Assist cover?
Land Rover Assist provides comprehensive breakdown cover for owners of new Land Rovers and approved used Land Rovers. It works in conjunction with a third-party breakdown company, such as AA or RAC and ensures Land Rover owners get a rapid repair to their vehicle.
Key features of Land Rover Assist include:
- 24/7 roadside assistance.
- Home start.
- Vehicle recovery to a Land Rover retailer if repair cannot be completed roadside.
- Accident support.
- Locked in key retrieval.
- Flat tyre assistance.
- Emergency call function
- Flat battery assistance.
- Onwards travel.
Does Land Rover cost anything?
Not initially. It is free for the duration of the manufacturer’s warranty for new vehicles and also comes with no charge for 12 months on any approved used Land Rover. Should you wish to extend the plan, charges will apply.
What happens when Land Rover Assist expires?
Once your Land Rover Assist coverage expires, you can extend it or take up a new plan with another company that provides breakdown cover.
Will Land Rover breakdown cover work in Europe?
If you have Land Rover Assist and purchased your vehicle brand new, you’ll be covered in Europe just the same as you are in the UK. The same applies to approved used models. If your warranty has expired or you do not have an approved used vehicle, you’ll need a separate European plan for breakdown cover.
If you are unsure, you can call Land Rover Assist, log into your Land Rover In-Control account or speak to your Land Rover dealer. Each of these can provide you with the full details of your Land Rover Assist plan and whether it is still valid.
If you do not have Land Rover Assist, you’ll need to check the terms of your existing breakdown policy. Some may have European coverage as standard, others may provide it as an add-on. In some cases, you may have to source a separate plan for your time away and then revert to your domestic plan upon your return.
Even with breakdown cover, your Land Rover is not invincible! Breakdown cover provides a valuable level of protection in the event of an accident or surprise breakdown; however, ensuring your Land Rover servicing is up to date is even more important. Land Rover specialists such as RCV use their years of experience, combined with the latest technology, to ensure Land Rover owners can benefit from a high-quality, affordable service that puts their vehicle in its best possible condition. Why not contact us today to see how we can save you money and enhance your Land Rover performance and reliability?