Changes to EU breakdown cover
If you order on or after 1 July 2026, there will be a £22 admin fee for a VE103 certificate. This document proves you have permission to take your Motability Scheme vehicle out of the UK.
Customers who get their allowance from Social Security Scotland will not be impacted by these changes from 1 July. We'll be in touch when we've confirmed a date with the Scottish Government. Read more.
Key details
- You’ll need a VE103 certificate before you travel outside of the UK
- A £22 admin fee for the VE103 certificate will apply to orders placed on or after 1 July 2026
- You can still get this from the RAC
Did you know? Fewer than 1% of customers used breakdown cover abroad last year.
Why you need a VE103 certificate
- As you’re not the registered owner of the vehicle, you need a VE103 certificate
- This confirms you have permission to take the vehicle outside of the UK
What this means for you
- You’ll need to pay a £22 admin for a VE103 certificate
- The VE103 certificate lasts for 12 months and covers all trips within this period
- You’ll still be covered under your lease when travelling abroad
- If you need help or to request the VE103 certificate, you can contact the RAC as normal
- If you currently have a lease or order before 1 July 2026, this admin fee will not impact you
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