UK and European
vehicle breakdown recovery

About Start Rescue

At Start Rescue we pride ourselves on offering an innovative alternative to the type of roadside assistance that you may already be used to.

You can expect a Which? Recommended nationwide vehicle breakdown service that is efficient and competitively priced.

Our customers' safety and well-being is our goal, so you can find peace of mind when relying on the Start Rescue team to send the right help you need, when you need it. 

Vehicle rescue cover for a year, from as little as £20.87*

* Price is based on our 1 Star level of cover for a car aged up to 5 years old. Price includes Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and administration and arrangement fee. (AAF)

We are part of the Call Assist Group

Start Rescue is a trading style of Call Assist Ltd.

Established in 1998 Call Assist Ltd works with an extensive network of around 425 approved Recovery Operators throughout the UK and an additional network in Europe, providing breakdown recovery assistance in over 45 countries.

In addition to Start Rescue, the Call Assist Group provides breakdown recovery services on behalf of many other insurance brands, including other household names, providing a service for over 2 million breakdown customers.

Our roadside assistance services

Together with outstanding service from our 24-hour control centre staff through to the extensive professional Recovery Operator network, Start Rescue is also backed by great technology and provides a mobile app that helps customers report a breakdown without even making a phone call.

Start Rescue breakdown policies

At Start Rescue, we provide affordable breakdown rescue cover policies to suit the requirements of any motorist and their budget. Offering some of the cheapest breakdown policies on the market, our cover levels from One Star to Five Star, provide excellent benefits as standard, including:

  • unlimited call outs
  • misfuel cover
  • accident recovery
  • user-friendly policy wording.

Regardless of the breakdown cover level purchased by our customers, whenever Start Rescue is needed, you can be confident in a product and service which will deliver to your expectations.

 

Get a breakdown cover quote

 

Which? recommended provider for breakdown cover

Start Rescue's cover is so well received that it has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status for Breakdown Cover since 2019!

Our popular 3 star breakdown cover policy has been awarded a 5 star rating by Defaqto. This recognises that the cover provides one of the highest quality offerings on the market.


Is Start Rescue reliable?

As well as being Which? Recommended for Breakdown Services, Start Rescue is an award winning brand for breakdown cover

  • Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards Winner 2024 - Breakdown Cover
  • Yourmoney.com - Personal Finance Awards 2024 Winner - Best Breakdown Cover Provider
  • The Money Pages Personal Finance Awards 2023/24 -Highly commended - Best Breakdown Cover 

What's more, 97% of customers said that they would recommend us after receiving assistance (Based on data for all recoveries made between October 2023 – September 2024).

 

Start Rescue Reviews

Trustpilot Reviews 

We’re pleased to say that Start Rescue is rated as excellent on Trustpilot for breakdown cover.

Comparing favourably to competitors, the regular positive Trustpilot reviews and ratings left by customers about our roadside assistance cover is a testament to the breakdown service that we provide.

The Start Rescue Trustpilot score is updated regularly as new reviews are added all the time and you can read the latest reviews for Start Rescue at startrescue.co.uk Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.startrescue.co.uk (trustpilot.com)

Review Centre Reviews – Start Rescue, AA, Green Flag and RAC

Start Rescue, like other breakdown cover providers, is included on the review site Review Centre.

We are proud that our review ratings measure favourably against the established competitors within the roadside assistance market. To find out more, the latest reviews for Start Rescue can be found at Start Rescue Reviews - www.startrescue.co.uk | Breakdown Cover | Review Centre

Scores are rated out of 5

Start RescueAAGreen FlagRAC
4.61.92.51.8

89%

of reviewers recommend

24%

of reviewers recommend

37%

of reviewers recommend

18%

of reviewers recommend

Scores correct as of 30/10/2024

Reviews.co.uk Reviews – Start Rescue, AA, Green Flag and RAC

We are immensely proud of our review rating on reviews.co.uk. On this site, the reviews rating and customer recommendations for Start Rescue far exceed our competitors.

Continuously updated with new reviews, you can view the latest feedback on the breakdown services provided by Start Rescue at Start Rescue Reviews - Read Genuine Customer Reviews | www.startrescue.co.uk

Scores are rated out of 5

Start RescueAAGreen FlagRAC
4.72.92.11.4

100%

of reviewers recommend

47%

of reviewers recommend

27%

of reviewers recommend

10%

of reviewers recommend

Scores correct as of 30/10/2024

Policy Underwriters

Start Rescue Vehicle Rescue policies with a start date on or after 1st November 2024

Start Rescue Vehicle Rescue Policy is underwritten by DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited. DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited, Firm Reference Number 202106 is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

 

Start Rescue Vehicle Rescue policies with a start date on or before 31st October 2024

Start Rescue Vehicle Rescue Policy is underwritten by Ageas Insurance Limited, Registered Company Number 354568. Ageas Insurance Limited, Firm Reference Number 202039 is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

 

Start Rescue Business Breakdown Policies

Start Rescue Business Breakdown is underwritten by DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited. DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited, Firm Reference Number 202106 is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.


Accident Assistance Provider

The Start Rescue Accident Assistance Service is managed by EDAM Group on behalf of Start Rescue. This complimentary service does not form any part of the insured products underwritten by Ageas Insurance Limited or DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited.

startrescue.co.uk is rated 4.66 stars by Reviews.co.uk based on 57752 merchant reviews
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