This new app could change the way you think about car breakdown cover

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If you're unfortunate enough to break down in your car, at the very least it'll ruin your day - but it could also put you in danger. That's why a fast solution is important. And a new app from The AA aims to speed up the rescue process. 

Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, The AA's new app works like a motoring companion, helping you plan a route, checking traffic, finding fuel or EV chargers, and keeping track of your service and MOT schedules - but for help with breakdowns, it adds a new dimension. 

Rather than reporting your breakdown over the phone, there's a dedicated section in the app, which let's The AA's rescue teams pinpoint your exact location, using your smartphone's GPS. 

This means, even if you're stranded down a dark country lane, the patrol will be able to head straight to you and your car will either be fixed at the roadside, or towed to a garage.

To see a demo of the new app, click here. 

AA membership can cost as little as £5.49 per month for vehicle cover, and quotes are personalised based on your details. To calculate a personal price, click here. 

The AA is not only the most trusted breakdown provider in the UK, it has more dedicated patrols than any other breakdown service - and there are no extra charges for electric and hybrid vehicles. You even get unlimited callouts. 

To see a list of personal and vehicle breakdown prices, click here.