For · Older cars
Extra cover for cars over 8 years old.
What to prioritise when the car is more likely to break down — without paying surcharges or hitting age caps.
What you need
- No vehicle-age cap (some providers cut you off at 10–15 years).
- Unlimited callouts — older cars use them.
- Home Start — battery and starter issues spike with age.
- National Recovery — for the time it does need towing home.
Look for
- Providers without an age restriction in their public copy.
- Unlimited callouts in the structured callout limit.
- Strong Old Car score (computed from those two signals).
Avoid
- Providers with a stated vehicle-age cap in their distinctive angles.
- Cheap policies with a 5-callout-per-year limit.
- Roadside-only tiers — older cars need recovery options.
Top 3 for older cars
Ranked by Older cars score — refreshed daily from crawler data.
Quick answers
Will I pay more for an older car?+
Most don't charge more. A few cap eligibility at 15–20 years — always check the small print.
Is comprehensive cover worth it on an old car?+
Usually yes. Older cars are more likely to need help, so Home Start and Recovery pay for themselves faster.
What if the car isn't worth fixing?+
Cover still gets you home safely. The patrol advises on roadside repair, and Recovery means you're not stranded even if the car's a write-off.