Free Lexus roadside assistance cover for the UK’s key workers

In conjunction with the AA, Lexus are offering free roadside assistance to all Lexus drivers who are key workers in the UK.

The free cover is available until further notice for all Lexus vehicles of any age and regardless of whether they previously had cover.

The aim of this is to help those who are currently keeping the country moving by helping them to keep moving.

For those eligible, the benefits match that of the roadside assistance that comes with buying a new Lexus including:

• Anytime roadside assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anywhere in the UK
• Cover extends to the driver using their own car, or travelling as a passenger in any other car
• Home start service for breakdowns at home
• Cover for a nominated partner, provided they live at the same address as the Lexus Roadside Assistance member
• European breakdown assistance
• Onward travel, hotel accommodation and replacement vehicle, if required

If assistance is required, the vehicle driver should call the Lexus Roadside Assistance Team on 0800 246866

Who qualifies as a key worker?

Health and social care

Frontline health and social care staff, such as doctors, nurses, midwives and paramedics, as well as support and specialist staff in the health and social care sector. It also includes those working in supply chains, including producers and distributors of medicines and personal protective equipment.

Education and childcare

Nursery and teaching staff and social workers.

Public services

Those whose work is required to run the justice system, religious staff, those responsible for managing the deceased and journalists providing public service broadcasting.

Local and national government

Administrative occupations essential to the effective delivery of the Covid-19 response, or delivery of essential public services, including benefits payment.

Food and essential goods

Those involved in the production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery of food.

Public safety and national security

Police, support staff, Ministry of Defence civilian staff and armed services personnel, fire and rescue staff and those responsible for border security, prisons and probation.

Transport

Those who keep air water, road and rail passenger and freight transport operating during the Covid-19 response.

Utilities, communications and financial services

Staff required to keep oil, gas, electricity, water and sewerage operations running. Staff in the civil nuclear, chemical and telecommunications sectors and those working in postal and essential financial services.

Avoid needing roadside assistance and keep your car maintained.

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