In the event you don't have signal or no data and can't access your documents online, it's very useful to keep a small offline set of details in the car.
Keep contact numbers and reference codes .☎️
Do not keep identity documents or anything that helps a thief clone your car or steal your identity.
Police can ask to see your driving licence, insurance certificate and MOT certificate, but if you do not have them with you you typically have 7 days to produce them. 📁
So if you breakdown for example on the motorway with no signal, you have everything to hand to help your speedy recovery.
The one thing you should do today📝 :
Create a Roadside Card and keep it in the sun visor or with the handbook. Laminate it if you can. Put this on it:
1. Breakdown cover
Provider name
Phone number
Membership number
Vehicle covered
2. Insurance
Insurer name
Claims line phone number
Policy number
Policy start date
3. Accident essentials
Emergency: 999
Police non emergency: 101
Your preferred repairer or accident assistance number if you use one
4. Your car basics
Registration
Make and model
Colour
VIN if you have space
5. Emergency contacts
Two names and numbers
What not to keep in the car - The big one is the V5C log book, or any other official documents such as your passport, or ID documents, and keep your valuables out of sight.
If you break down on a motorway, official guidance is to use the free emergency telephone where provided, or call National Highways on 0300 123 5000 for advice and assistance or contact Rooster Breakdown Assist if you have cover with us 😊
If you cannot safely get out, or you are in immediate danger, call 999.