Annual UK and European breakdown and repatriation cover is also available direct with the ADAC for only €78, however, payment can only be made by international bank transfer.
In the event of a breakdown the warning hazard lights should be switched on and a warning triangle has to be positioned in sufficient distance, on a motorway at least 100m behind the vehicle.
On German Autobahns, Road Patrol Assistance can be called free of charge from the emergency telephones. The breakdown services can also be contacted directly:
ADAC
Info-Service: Tel. 0049 18 05-10 11 12
Breakdown Service: Tel. 018 02-22 22 22
AvD
Lyoner Str. 16
D-60528 Frankfurt/Main
Tel. 0049 69 66060
Emergency number: Tel. 0800-9909909
ACE
Schmidener Str. 233
D-70374 Stuttgart
Tel. 0049 1802 343536
Emergency number: Tel. 0049 1802 336677
In case of a road accident the police must always be called regardless if injuries have occurred or not.