{"id":1597,"date":"2026-08-14T13:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2026-08-14T13:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:35:29","slug":"speedy-sterling-breakdown-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/breakdown\/speedy-sterling-breakdown-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver hails speedy Sterling Breakdown response after being left stranded in heatwave with puppies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s never a good time for your vehicle to break down \u2013 but travelling back from a family holiday in a heatwave is right up there with the worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vehicle packed to the rafters with suitcases and tired passengers just keen to get home makes for a pretty undesirable situation. Throw in stifling temperatures and having puppies in the vehicle with you can quickly create a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, having breakdown cover can ease any safety or financial concerns while speeding up recovery times. It\u2019s why recovery assistance such as that provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/breakdown-cover\/\">Sterling Breakdown<\/a> is so popular and can make a real difference, as one customer found out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-my-brake-lights-were-not-working-said-stricken-driver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018My brake lights were not working,\u2019 said stricken driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matthew Clarke, his partner and kids aged 10 and eight were left stranded in sweltering conditions on the way back to Tamworth following a holiday in Devon and needed urgent breakdown assistance. A pair of seven-month-old Yorkiepoos called Pip and Beau were also in the VW campervan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matthew said his immediate concern had originally been for the safety of his family when he discovered his brake pedal switch had broken, leaving their vehicle with no brake lights. With temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, attention swiftly turned to the health of the puppies in the heat once their journey had been brought to a halt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA driver had alerted me that my brake lights were not working so we pulled into services at Gloucester,\u201d said Mr Clarke, who was driving the 14-year-old camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe found some shade, did some Googling and realised we needed some assistance. It was extremely hot and we were already nervous, frustrated and concerned about the wait time with it being a bank holiday. Thankfully, an engineer arrived within 30 minutes, confirmed the issue and that it sadly couldn\u2019t be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe pick-up arrived within the hour and took us back to a service station in the Midlands where another tow company was waiting and provided a taxi for the rest of the family as the tow truck only had one seat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/speedy-Sterling-Breakdown-response-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Matthew Clarke faces the camera with a smile.\" class=\"wp-image-1602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/speedy-Sterling-Breakdown-response-1.jpeg 622w, https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/speedy-Sterling-Breakdown-response-1-256x300.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-peace-of-mind-provided-should-you-ever-break-down\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peace of mind provided should you ever break down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An estimated six million people require roadside assistance every year in the UK. This was the Clark family\u2019s first experience of needing it and Matthew felt \u201cvery reassured\u201d throughout thanks to the compassion and care shown by Sterling Breakdown and the recovery companies involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom the very first phone call, every aspect of the experience turned what could have been a stressful situation into a much more manageable one, despite the heat,\u201d said the Staffordshire-based driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe team stood out not only for their efficiency but also for their compassion and flexibility, especially in accommodating our unique situation with two very young puppies. Their dedication and professionalism made a challenging day so much easier, and I am genuinely grateful for the outstanding support we received.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Clarke reserved further praise for drivers of the Eurotow and Oasis Recovery pick-up trucks. He said they were \u201cfriendly and eager to assist\u201d while also being accommodating with the dogs so they could travel with the family rather than in a cage or the back of a van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re delighted that Matthew was so pleased with the service he received,\u201d added Sterling manager Peter Cook following the incident on May 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt doesn\u2019t bear thinking about how difficult or different the day could have been had he not had breakdown cover. For as little as around \u00a352 a year, you can save so much money and stress in the long run by paying a little right now for some peace of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/breakdown-cover-questions-1-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"A broken down vehicle is put on a recovery truck.\" class=\"wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/breakdown-cover-questions-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/breakdown-cover-questions-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/breakdown-cover-questions-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/breakdown-cover-questions-1-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/breakdown-cover-questions-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-breakdown-cover-from-just-52-a-year-with-sterling-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakdown cover from just \u00a352 a year with Sterling Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People say it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry and that\u2019s certainly the case when it comes to breakdown cover. Lengthy waits trying to find a recovery service, on top of often hefty call-out charges, can be removed by taking out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/breakdown-cover\/\">Sterling Breakdown<\/a> policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/car-insurance\/\">car<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/campervan-insurance\/\">campervan insurance<\/a> with Sterling either, although we find many drivers like to keep all of their motoring matters in one place. We\u2019re happy to help either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call 0344 381 9959 for a quick, no-hassle breakdown insurance quote or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk\/callback\/\">book a callback<\/a> at a time that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What would you do if you broke down in a heatwave while travelling back from holiday? 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