Snow. Until about three weeks ago it seemed so glorious but any such thoughts have been wiped from our minds after one of the worst winter cold snaps in living memory. The recent winter storms have contributed to a massive 800% hike in the number of breakdown cover claims!

Those car owners lucky enough to benefit from Rescue My Car breakdown cover have certainly needed it over the past few weeks as claims have increased eight fold due to adverse conditions putting extra strain on our vehicles.

Bad roads have also accounted for a large number of breakdown recovery calls as motorists stuck on verges have required help to get them on the road once again.

One Rescue My Car breakdown cover policy holder was thankful for her £40 a year policy after it saved her from being stuck on the M4 following heavy snow.

Bristol-based Henrietta Smith explained: ‘We had been travelling back and the snow got so bad lots of people were getting stuck in their cars. We then broke down as the car overheated. If we hadn’t had breakdown cover we would have been there for the night without power but thankfully the rescue lorry came and got us out,’ she added.

Mrs Smith was just one of scores of Rescue My Car customers calling us to help them out over the holiday period, proving the value of our affordable policies.

To find out how we can help you call our breakdown cover advice line now on 0800 0199519.