Getting help
The Green Flag app is the quickest and easiest way to get help if you break down. You can request a rescue and get real-time updates of where your technician is, in just a few taps. You can only use the app to request a rescue in the UK. If your vehicle is registered in the Isle of Man, you are unable to use the app to request a rescue.
Download the free Green Flag app
Don't have the app?
You can also call Green Flag on 0345 602 2369 in the UK, or when in Europe call +44 345 878 5425
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Text 'RESCUE' followed by your message to 61009. Texts may be chargeable. Please check with your network provider.
Important documents
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What’s covered?
Breakdown cover from Green Flag gets you back on the road if you breakdown at your home or at the roadside whether in the UK or Europe.Andorra, Austria, Balearics, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Isles, Channel Islands, Corsica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe, plus Üsküdar
Key benefits of your cover
- Green Flag covers the account holders named
- No call out charges
- Can relay messages to others if you have broken down
Plus, in the UK
- Cover whether you're a driver or a passenger
- If Green Flag can't get it going, they can recover you to a local garage to get it fixed.
- If it can't be fixed the same day you have the option to be recovered to one destination in the UK or you can choose between a hire car, an alternative way there or overnight accommodation.
And in Europe.Andorra, Austria, Balearics, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Isles, Channel Islands, Corsica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe, plus Üsküdar
- Cover before you leave - in the seven days before your trip if you have a breakdown and your vehicle can't be fixed, Green Flag can offer you alternative options
- Green Flag will help to you moving again or, if it's needed then they'll bring you and your vehicle back home.
- Personal cover - you and the joint policyholder (where applicable) are covered in any vehicle in the UK so long as it is privately registered and used in the UK and is not outside the limits detailed in the terms and conditions.
- UK Cover - you're covered for a breakdown by the roadside and at home and if Green Flag can't fix the vehicle, they'll recover you to a local garage. If your vehicle can't be fixed the same day you have the option to be recovered to a destination anywhere in the UK or you can choose between a hire car, alternative travel options or overnight accommodation.
- European Cover - If you breakdown in Europe.Andorra, Austria, Balearics, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Isles, Channel Islands, Corsica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe, plus Üsküdar then Green Flag provide cover for help to get you moving again or, if it's needed then they'll bring you and your vehicle back home.
- If your vehicle runs out of charge, Green Flag will recover you to the nearest charging point.
- Please see your Club M Account Insurance Policy Wording and Insurance Product Information Document for full details of cover.
- If the vehicle fails to meet any legal requirements and driving laws that apply including having a valid MOT, Road Tax and Insurance
- Faults that you previously called Green Flag out for that haven’t been fixed
- Breakdowns where Green Flag can’t reach the vehicle or has no legal access
- Vehicles being used for motor racing, off-road driving, rallies, track days, duration or speed tests
- Vehicles with trade plates, just bought at auction or just imported
- Vehicles being moved for commercial reasons
- Costs not immediately to do with getting the vehicle back on the road, such as loss of earnings
- Under Personal cover you have a limit of up to 8 call outs in any 12-month period of cover
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no limit to the number of times you can call Green Flag for assistance for your vehicle.
Green Flag operate a fair usage policy – when you’re travelling as a driver, or passenger in a car other than your own in the UK (this is known as Personal Cover), this is limited to eight call-outs in any 12-month period.
The vehicle is covered for any driver – if they’re driving the car with your permission. The driver of the car can call Green Flag on 0345 602 2369 in the UK. If you break down in Europe, call +44 345 878 5425. They will need to provide the name and address of the account holder.
You can download the free Green Flag app. Within the app you can add your policy, using your account number and sort code.
Once you have done this, you will be able to:
- Book a rescue
- Use the phone's GPS to provide your location
- Check the Tax & MOT status of your car (you will not be able to book a rescue if your car does not have a valid MOT & Tax)
- Track the Green Flag technician when they are on their way to your location
Visit https://www.greenflag.com/apps Link opens in a new window for more info.
Please note - You can only use the app to request a rescue in the UK.
If your vehicle is registered in the Isle of Man, you are unable to use the app to request a rescue.
First, get to the hard shoulder or an orange emergency area if you're on a Smart motorway.
If you're on the hard shoulder or an emergency area:
- Turn on your hazard lights (and your sidelights if visibility is poor).
- Get everyone out of the vehicle through the left doors and move far away from the road. If possible, get behind a safety barrier.
- Call your local highways agency to let them know that you've broken down on a motorway. If possible, use your nearest emergency phone. Or, call the following number on your mobile:
- If you're driving in England, call National Highways on 0300 123 5000.
- If you're driving in Scotland, call Traffic Scotland on 0800 028 1414.
- If you're driving in Wales, call Traffic Wales on 0300 123 1213.
- If you're driving in Northern Ireland, it's recommended you call the police on 999.
- After speaking to the highways agency, you can get Green Flag’s help using the Green Flag app or by calling 0345 602 2369.
If you can't leave your vehicle or if you're in a lane with live traffic:
- Turn on your hazard lights (and your sidelights if visibility is poor). Also make sure everyone has their seatbelt on.
- Call 999 immediately.