When you are on an onward journey by road, what you least expect is your vehicle breaking down, upsetting your plans. A simple flat tyre or a more serious engine problem can stall your programme. In such cases, comprehensive breakdown cover is the answer.

Not having breakdown cover that includes onward journey could lead you into a serious predicament. The onward journey cover is not sold as a standalone option. It comes in with the high-end breakdown cover package. Of course, this kind of package is more expensive as it offers a very extensive service. It would make good economic sense to include such cover, if you do go on motoring holidays.

Providers offer various types of breakdown cover. Some may provide alternate transportation arrangements to you and your fellow travellers, besides the vehicle recovery, to prevent your travel plans from being severely jeopardized. Others may offer overnight accommodation, if same day onward travel is not possible. Yet, others may provide a replacement vehicle or reimburse your travel by bus, train, taxi, or even flight.

The quantum of reimbursement may differ from provider to provider based on the type of package on offer. Most providers have a freephone helpline to organize your onward travel arrangements, which would be very reassuring in such a problematic situation.

The next time you plan on a motoring holiday with family or friends, make sure that you include the onward journey breakdown cover and travel comfortably in the knowledge that help is always at hand should you have a problem en route.