Breakdown Cover
Breakdown Cover Without the Annual Policy
Traditional breakdown cover charges you every year whether you break down or not, then puts you in a queue when you do. Hard Shoulder flips that: no membership, no renewal — just the nearest verified recovery operator or mobile tyre fitter, dispatched when you actually need one.
- No annual premium, no auto-renewal, no membership number
- 24/7 UK breakdown recovery on demand
- Works alongside your existing policy when waits are too long
- Tyres, recovery, jump starts and transport in one place
- Price agreed in the app before dispatch
Annual cover vs pay as you go
Traditional breakdown cover
- Paid every year, used or not
- Central call queue at peak times
- Policy exclusions and mileage limits
- Renewal price rises
Hard Shoulder
- Pay only when you call someone out
- Job goes straight to the nearest available provider
- Choose recovery, tyre fitting or transport
- Live tracking and in-app payment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hard Shoulder breakdown cover?
No — it's the alternative to it. There is no annual policy, no membership number and no renewal. You download the app, and if you break down you request help and pay for that call-out only.
Is pay-as-you-go cheaper than annual breakdown cover?
It depends how often you break down. If you rarely call anyone out, paying per incident avoids years of premiums; if you use recovery frequently, a traditional policy may suit you better. You can also use Hard Shoulder alongside existing cover when your policy won't respond quickly enough.
What if I already have breakdown cover?
Many drivers use Hard Shoulder when their provider quotes a long wait, when the fault isn't covered by their policy, or when they need a mobile tyre rather than a tow.
Does it cover me anywhere in the UK?
The provider network covers mainland UK, including motorways, A-roads, home addresses and workplaces, 24 hours a day.
Do I need to register before I break down?
No, but downloading the app in advance saves several minutes at the roadside when you actually need it.
Available near you
Cover only when you need it
Download Hard Shoulder now so help is one tap away if you break down.
