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What Happens If My Lease Vehicle Breaks Down?

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7th November 2022
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What is typically covered with car breakdown cover?

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Flat or faulty batteries

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Damaged tyres or wheels

BAU_EMPTY

Starter motor failure

Cartoon outline of a car with a broken cable and a phone symbol

Broken clutch cables

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Adding the wrong fuel

What is not usually covered with car breakdown cover?

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Existing fault

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Breakdown on private property

graphic of car windows

Non-breakdown faults

Cartoon outline of a car with a warning triangle symbol

Unroadworthy vehicles

Cartoon document and magnifying glass

Parts or labour costs

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Replacement wheel

Most new lease cars come with breakdown cover as part of the manufacturer's warranty, but this may only be for the first 12 months. Once you've taken delivery of your new lease car, be sure to check how long you're covered for and the contact number you need to call in the event of an emergency.

David Johnson
Director - Nationwide Vehicle Contracts
Car pulled-over at the side of a road with boot open and red warning triangle deployed behind

In the unlikely event you do breakdown, stay calm, pull over to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights. Call your breakdown service as soon as it’s safe to do so and make sure you and any passengers are in a safe place.

David Johnson
Director - Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

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