Breakdown cover

[Pubey]

My RAC breakdown is quite expensive. I was thinking about moving to Green Flag who are a lot cheaper.

Any experience? With a baby about to arrive and spending a lot of time driving across the peak district, I don't want to scrimp really.

 

[Pubey]

This is such a boring thread I can't believe I even started it!

 

[MK Shrimper]

I'm with the AA, about £35 a year I think.

 

[phsend]

If you ring them up and choose the thinking of leaving option...they ask you a few questions about your mileage and the sort of driving you do - then they always always seem to be able to offer you a much cheaper deal than the renewal.

My RAC breakdown is quite expensive. I was thinking about moving to Green Flag who are a lot cheaper.

Any experience? With a baby about to arrive and spending a lot of time driving across the peak district, I don't want to scrimp really.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Get mine through my bank account, plus travel insurance too. Worth looking around at things like that.

 

[Jam_Man]

This is a very dull thread.

Im with greenflag, always been fine for me, both times there within the hour.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

If you ring them up and choose the thinking of leaving option...they ask you a few questions about your mileage and the sort of driving you do - then they always always seem to be able to offer you a much cheaper deal than the renewal.

Agreed, last year was my 1st with the AA at £95. Renewal is this month and they quoted £180. I said i'd go elsewhere, and it was reduced to £115.
For under £2.50 per week i'm happy with that.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I'm with the AA, about £35 a year I think.

Are they based in Liverpool?

 

[A Century United]

I'm with CSMA so I get Britannia Rescue. As I live in the back of beyond, it doesn't matter which company I am with, I get the same transporter/driver from whichever is the nearest garage, they are almost all agents for all the Breakdown firms. What I found interesting is that both the drivers I asked said that they used Britannia Rescue for their personal cover, both because of the price and the efficiency of the organisation.

I pay £86 which covers me and my wife for any car we are travelling in, including full recovery. The only option we don't have is Home Start.

 

[Benfleet A1]

Britainnia Rescue all the way. As Century quite rightly pointed out, most recovery people use them. As do I.

 

[Pubey]

Britainnia Rescue all the way. As Century quite rightly pointed out, most recovery people use them. As do I.

I phoned up the RAC and they almost matched the quotes I got from Britannia and Green Flag, so stayed with RAC (who the couple of times I've needed them have been good). Saved £50 on the renewal offer which is just mental - exploiting lazy people!

 

[jstallan]

I use AutoAid . Think it was £39 for the year covering my wife and I (not the car). It's a claim back process and highly regarded on www.moneysavingexpert.com

 

[Mad Cyril]

Buy a German car and you don't have to worry.

 

[Pubey]

Buy a German car and you don't have to worry.

I have a German car. I still worry! Probably because my previous car was French.

 

[pickledseal]

Agreed, last year was my 1st with the AA at £95. Renewal is this month and they quoted £180. I said i'd go elsewhere, and it was reduced to £115.
For under £2.50 per week i'm happy with that.

Mine tripled with AA - it was less than £100 in first year and over £350 in second. They never sent me a letter and just tripled my direct debit!

I now do mine through BMW with extended warranty, servicing and parts package.

 

[tia]

Got a joint cover with my mum with RAC.Home start,roadside breakdown and full UK recovery £126 for 15 months,works out around £1 each a week.Happy with that.

 

[DTS]

My RAC breakdown is quite expensive. I was thinking about moving to Green Flag who are a lot cheaper.

Any experience? With a baby about to arrive and spending a lot of time driving across the peak district, I don't want to scrimp really.

We made the switch to Green Flag a while ago and never looked back. I really like them and twice we have called them and twice they have been spot on.

 

[wally4pm]

I've just ditched the RAC for Aviva Rescue. Half the price and guess who comes out to you.........yes, the RAC.

 

[Benfleet A1]

I've just ditched the RAC for Aviva Rescue. Half the price and guess who comes out to you.........yes, the RAC.

Unless of course, it's raining or dark.

 

[tia]

I have had both AA and RAC over the years and have used them both twice and each time i had no complaints with either in terms of time they took to arrive and service that i received