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Since it was formed in 1971, Green Flag Motoring Assistance has established itself as one of the country's largest roadside rescue and recovery services.

From its origins as National Breakdown, Green Flag Motoring Assistance has always sought to break the mould of the vehicle recovery industry with 'firsts' such as the introduction of a 'get-you-home' service, motorway recovery and the use of freephone numbers. The innovative spirit that Green Flag was founded on has been a characteristic of the service ever since. 

In fact, Green Flag is the only motoring assistance provider that promises £10 cash back if we do not arrive within the hour. This promise is made regardless of time of day, weather conditions or location. Currently, no other motoring organisation is prepared to make this pledge.

By managing a UK and European network of recovery agents, Green Flag is able to respond to over one million calls for help each year. Calls are handled in a purpose-built incident management centre. Trained advisors are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year to co-ordinate help, immediately dispatching the nearest recovery agent and ensuring they arrive at the vehicle with the right tools for the job.

The combination of fast response, service innovation and customer care has resulted in Green Flag Motoring Assistance being trusted by millions of motorists and the preferred service provider for many large organisations. Its network of independent service providers gives customers access to 6,000 UK mechanics plus 15,000 European mechanics.

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Euro Plus

Roadside Assistance We offer 24 hour roadside assistance, 365 days a year Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 
Local Vehicle Recovery If your car cannot be fixed at the roadside, we'll
recover your car to the nearest garage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 
No Callout Charges We won't charge to come out to assist you Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 
Message Service We'll send a free message to your friends and family
so they know what's happened Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 
Cover at home If your car breaks down at home, we'll come
and assist you No Yes No Yes Yes 
Long distance recovery We'll take you and your car home or to 
your preferred location No No Yes Yes Yes 
Options if can't be fixed If we can't repair your car locally that day we'll 
give you either a hire car or alternatives. 
For example, the cost for alternative transport
or overnight accommodation No No No Yes Yes 
Cash to collect your car Cost of single standard rail fare to collect your car No No No Yes Yes 
European cover 90 Days European cover (for vehicles less than
16 years old) No No No No Yes 
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More reasons to choose Green Flag breakdown cover:We offer 24-hour assistance, 365 days a year 
We have a national network of breakdown specialists 
Our average response time is around 40 minutes 
We fix 80% of our customer's cars at the roadside 
We offer no-callout discounts 
We have almost three million customers, with over 30 years experience in providing breakdown assistance 
We offer breakdown cover tailored to suit your individual circumstances 
Our breakdown cover is competitively priced 
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Green Flag Motoring Assistance breakdown cover (including EuroPlus) is underwritten by Direct Line Insurance plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - registered address: Direct Line House, 3 Edridge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1AG. Registered in England and Wales No: 01810801.
For 3 years in a row, Your Money magazine has named Green Flag Motoring Assistance 'The Best Direct Breakdown Cover you can buy'.