Driver in a high-vis vest setting up a warning triangle beside a Volkswagen ID.5 – roadside assistance from Camerons Volkswagen, Perth
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Accident and roadside assistance for Volkswagen drivers in Perth

Broken down or been in an accident? Here is who to call, what to do, and how Camerons Volkswagen gets you and your car back on the road.

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Broken down? Here is what to do

Every new Volkswagen and every Approved Used Volkswagen from Camerons comes with Volkswagen Roadside Assistance, provided with The AA. Dedicated Volkswagen Group technicians in specially equipped vehicles aim to fix your car at the roadside; if they cannot, you will be recovered to us.

  • Get the car off the road if you safely can, hazards on, high-vis vest on
  • On a motorway, leave the car and stand behind the barrier
  • Call Volkswagen Roadside Assistance on 0330 100 3241 and give your location and registration
  • In an ID., the SOS button or We Connect app can request help directly
Call 0330 100 3241
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance technician helping a driver beside two ID. models – Camerons Volkswagen, Perth
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance

What is covered

  • Roadside repair

    Volkswagen-trained technicians with diagnostic equipment and Genuine Parts aim to fix you at the roadside.
  • Recovery

    If the car cannot be fixed on the spot it is recovered to the nearest Volkswagen retailer – or to us in Perth.
  • Home start

    Cover applies at home as well as on the road.
  • Onward travel

    Help to continue your journey if the car is off the road.
  • UK and Europe

    Cover across the UK and in Europe (see below).
  • No cover?

    If your Roadside Assistance has lapsed, call us on 01738 636036 and we will look to make arrangements with you – or go All-in and get 2 years’ cover included.
Stay calm, stay safe

After an accident

If anyone is injured, call 999. Otherwise move to safety, switch on your hazards and exchange names, addresses, registrations and insurance details with the other driver – you are legally required to. Take photographs of the scene and damage, and note any witnesses. Then call us: we can arrange recovery, a courtesy car and a Volkswagen-approved repair.

  • Do not admit liability at the scene
  • Report the accident to your insurer within 24 hours
  • You can choose where your car is repaired – ask for the Cameron Group Bodyshop
  • We liaise with your insurer and provide a courtesy car while your car is repaired
Cameron Group Bodyshop
Two drivers in high-vis vests beside a Volkswagen ID.5 after a breakdown – accident assistance from Camerons Volkswagen, Perth
Getting you back on the road

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Driving abroad

Assistance in Europe

Volkswagen European Roadside Assistance is available on 00800 1330 3939 (or +33 4 72 17 12 58 if the freephone number does not connect from your network). Carry your V5C, insurance certificate, a high-vis vest, warning triangle and headlamp converters, and check the European motoring requirements before you go.

  • 24-hour European helpline 00800 1330 3939
  • Alternative number +33 (0)4 72 17 12 58
  • Book a pre-holiday check with us before a long trip
Pre-holiday checks
Driver requesting roadside assistance from their phone – Camerons Volkswagen, Perth
At a glance

Help on the road at a glance

  • Breakdown UK: Volkswagen Roadside Assistance 0330 100 3241 – 24/7
  • Breakdown Europe: 00800 1330 3939
  • No cover?: Call Camerons Volkswagen on 01738 636036 and we will look to make arrangements with you
  • Accident repairs: Cameron Group Bodyshop, Perth – Volkswagen-approved
  • Camerons service: 01738 636036 · 166 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 5AS
  • Emergency: If anyone is injured, call 999
FAQs

Accident and roadside assistance – your questions answered

Does my Volkswagen come with breakdown cover?

Yes. New Volkswagens include Volkswagen Roadside Assistance, and Approved Used cars from Camerons come with 12 months’ cover. It is provided with The AA using Volkswagen-trained technicians.

What number do I call if my Volkswagen breaks down?

Call Volkswagen Roadside Assistance on 0330 100 3241, available 24 hours a day. Tell the operator you have Volkswagen Roadside Assistance and give your location and registration.

My Roadside Assistance has run out – what should I do?

Give us a call on 01738 636036 and we will look to make arrangements with you. Alternatively, All-in includes 2 years’ Roadside Assistance with your services and MOTs.

Can I choose where my car is repaired after an accident?

Yes. You are entitled to choose the repairer. Ask your insurer for the Cameron Group Bodyshop in Perth, which repairs to Volkswagen standards with Genuine parts and paint.

Will I get a courtesy car while my car is repaired?

Yes, subject to availability. We arrange it along with the recovery and liaise with your insurer.

What should I keep in the car for a breakdown?

A high-vis vest, warning triangle, torch, phone charger and, in winter, warm clothing and a blanket. For Europe add headlamp converters and check the local requirements.

Can I request help from my ID. without calling?

Yes. ID. models have an SOS button and, with We Connect, you can request roadside assistance from the app.

Need help now?

Volkswagen Roadside Assistance is on 0330 100 3241. For repairs, recovery or a courtesy car, call Camerons Volkswagen on 01738 636036.