Analysis of data from more one million breakdown cover policies by the ETA has revealed the most common reasons for having to make a claim on your breakdown cover. We take a look at the top ten symptoms of vehicle breakdown.
| Position | Symptom | Percentage |
|
1 |
Dead on key |
30.27% |
|
2 |
Engine cut out, won’t start |
8.11% |
|
3 |
Flat tyre – no spare |
7.50% |
|
4 |
Engine turning over, not firing |
7.48% |
|
5 |
Loss of power |
3.49% |
|
6 |
Engine management light on |
3.32% |
|
7 |
Clutch fault |
2.55% |
|
8 |
Gearbox/clutch fault |
2.49% |
|
9 |
Overheating |
1.85% |
|
10 |
Flat tyre – spare, no jack |
1.49% |
How to avoid breakdowns
Vehicle breakdowns can occur for a wide number of reasons and can be expected at any point during the natural lifetime of a vehicle. The best way to avoid them is through regular maintenance and servicing.
Even the most well-maintained car, van or motorcycle can break down and that’s where good breakdown cover is essential. ETA Breakdown Cover gives you the assurance of friendly and efficient help – within 40 minutes – if you are unfortunate enough to suffer vehicle breakdown.
In many cases, the problem can be solved by having a skilled mechanic on hand. ETA Breakdown Cover guarantees you up to an hour of free roadside assistance to try and get you moving again. If the problem is more serious, we guarantee to transport your vehicle to a suitable garage, even if this means taking you home first and then arranging a next-day recovery free of charge – unlike many of our competitors.
Once a breakdown has occurred, the best way to avoid further trouble is to ensure that proper repairs are carried out for any faults that may have been uncovered during the incident. Luckily, every ETA Breakdown Cover policy includes FREE Auto Repair cover, which can cover the cost of repairs following a breakdown up to £500 for vehicles under 10 years old with fewer than 100,000 miles on the clock.
Why choose us?
Established over 20 years ago, and with over 5,000 recovery trucks on call 24/7, we have a proven track record of providing efficient, reliable breakdown cover.
We handpick only the best local mechanics and garages around Britain to send out if you break down. We believe this way of working is efficient, environmentally friendly and helps supports local communities and economies, too.
On top of this, we offset the carbon emissions of the recovery trucks that go out to assist you, reducing the impact your breakdown has on our environment. Every one of our customers also helps to fund the work of our charity, the ETA Trust, which we set up in 1994 to campaign for a safer, cleaner transport future.
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