Breakdown cover? - Page 6

Rev Jules · 25th November 2018, 07:44

Auto Aid, covers any car I am travelling in, less than 50 quid a year for all the benefits.

Rev

Ray L · 25th November 2018, 10:33

I use Drive 24/7. Less than £50 for full cover. Try them, cover is comprehensive, no hidden problems.

SCP440 · 25th November 2018, 12:23

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Originally Posted by KWIL

Just had a conversation with the RAC. Quote this coming year is 2x last year, all they could offer was 15 months instead of 12 but at the new price. Declined and there it is, they would not budge.

How much did you pay last year? My annual cover costs me about £100 a year for personal cover, they usually send a renewal for about £30 more than that but I do the usual '' the AA is cheaper'' and they reduce the price.

Have you called them out a lot maybe? I am sure I heard they were introducing some sort of no claims discount. I know somebody who called them out 7 times in a year and was told they would not come out anymore for that vehicle what ever the reason.

HarryM1BYT · 25th November 2018, 15:55

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Originally Posted by BigBen

Cover my breakdown

£37.45/year for the 2003 Rover 75 diesel Connie auto, £41.55/year for the 2002 MG ZT-T+ 190.

Both are national recovery, accomodation, onward travel or rental car, and also include trailer/caravan. No excess.

It says 'subject to car being less than 6 years old' on their site, no mention of charges for older vehicles and not really much detail about anything at all.

SCP440 · 25th November 2018, 18:06

As much as I understand why people try and save money on this type of insurance you need to be so careful, I have heard numerous stories of people being driven to garages to fix there car and then being charged crazy amounts of money for the job or being put on a recovery truck and the journey taking a lot longer due to the drivers hours. One customer of mine took nearly 16 hours to do 200 miles. He was left in a layby for 6 hours while they tried to find another driver with enough hours to get him home and when he turned up he only had a couple of hours left on his tacho so they had to stop again.

Seriously if you get charged £100 a year that is less than £2 a week and I am sure most of us pay a lot more than that for a sandwich or coffee with out even a thought.

If you drive a car out of manufacturers warranty it is a necessary expense, just think of how much you are saving on depreciation? 2 weeks depreciation on most cars is probably the cost of your brake down cover.

HarryM1BYT · 25th November 2018, 18:37

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Originally Posted by SCP440

or being put on a recovery truck and the journey taking a lot longer due to the drivers hours. One customer of mine took nearly 16 hours to do 200 miles. He was left in a layby for 6 hours while they tried to find another driver with enough hours to get him home and when he turned up he only had a couple of hours left on his tacho so they had to stop again.

Seriously if you get charged £100 a year that is less than £2 a week and I am sure most of us pay a lot more than that for a sandwich or coffee with out even a thought.

I saw that story too, it was on Watchdog or similar and involved either the AA or RAC relaying them home. I think there were several examples of issues with the same company.

I was one who reported being charged silly amounts to fix a breakdown, by a garage who had recovered me. It was just a failed clutch master cylinder, but they charged me £450 for the part plus labour, claiming it had taken them 6 hours. I could have done the job, had I the part and tools, in an hour - with time included for a breakfast break. Recovery was covered by the breakdown cover.

BigBen · 26th November 2018, 14:32

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

It says 'subject to car being less than 6 years old' on their site, no mention of charges for older vehicles and not really much detail about anything at all.

Try Here:-
https://breakdown.covermy.co.uk/breakdown

Although you'll probably get it cheaper via Moneysupermarket comparison site

The Rovering Member · 28th November 2018, 10:22

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Originally Posted by another_clean_sheet

When you phone up to cancel they will offer you a special deal. Have the details of what you paid last year. I have just done it for second year on the trot

Yes, l had this. AA Gold membership renewal, me & the wife. I got it down from £350 to £265, fixed for two years & also including cover for my stepdaughter & stepson.
I've actually been with them thirty odd years.

BoroRover · 28th November 2018, 10:45

I have AA Gold Membership including Relay. I was quoted £168 to renew. Chatted to them on the phone, said I can't do that, too expensive. Their response ? How about £119 fixed for 2 years.

That's better !!

SideValve · 2nd December 2018, 17:29

Guild of Experienced Motorists / MotorAssist are still my favourites. I've been with them since 1977 and they've been great on each occasion I've needed them.
https://www.motoringassist.com

25th November 2018, 10:33	#52
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SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Guild of Experienced Motorists / MotorAssist are still my favourites. I've been with them since 1977 and they've been great on each occasion I've needed them. https://www.motoringassist.com __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

25th November 2018, 07:44	#51
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Auto Aid, covers any car I am travelling in, less than 50 quid a year for all the benefits. Rev

25th November 2018, 18:06	#55
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	As much as I understand why people try and save money on this type of insurance you need to be so careful, I have heard numerous stories of people being driven to garages to fix there car and then being charged crazy amounts of money for the job or being put on a recovery truck and the journey taking a lot longer due to the drivers hours. One customer of mine took nearly 16 hours to do 200 miles. He was left in a layby for 6 hours while they tried to find another driver with enough hours to get him home and when he turned up he only had a couple of hours left on his tacho so they had to stop again. Seriously if you get charged £100 a year that is less than £2 a week and I am sure most of us pay a lot more than that for a sandwich or coffee with out even a thought. If you drive a car out of manufacturers warranty it is a necessary expense, just think of how much you are saving on depreciation? 2 weeks depreciation on most cars is probably the cost of your brake down cover.

28th November 2018, 10:45	#59
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	I have AA Gold Membership including Relay. I was quoted £168 to renew. Chatted to them on the phone, said I can't do that, too expensive. Their response ? How about £119 fixed for 2 years. That's better !!