European breakdown cover is normally an extra policy bought to cover you through certain European countries. You should be aware that not all countries in Europe may have an agreement with your breakdown cover provider, so you should check your agreement before purchase or travel.
Emergency phones are still scattered along the UKs motorways, but alas it is unlikely for you to find one anywhere else. Having a mobile phone with the emergency phone number stored can be a real benefit for time when you do breakdown. Also to inform friends and family that you will be late.
Remember if you are sitting in you vehicle that has just broken down, you are not in a position to do any price comparison work. In most cases the first breakdown recovery service you ring will be the one you will have to use and they will charge what they like. Having a rescue my car european breakdown insurance agreement takes away that unexpected cost and worry. One phone call and you know that their will be an engineer on their way to you.