Breakdown cover ?

keithst24 · 19th July 2016, 15:38

Can anyone recommend a breakdown service that will cover a 16+ year old car as part of a personal cover plan ?..........Or will it need to be done on it's own ?

Thanks Keith

boater · 19th July 2016, 16:47

I have just renewed my breakdown cover with Autoaid for £41 and this covers any car that I drive. Autoaid is recommended by Martin Lewis (moneysaving expert) and I have been with them for the past 5 years. Fortunately have not had to claim so cannot comment on the service if needed.

This policy is much cheaper than any other for what it covers - the snag ia that in the event of a breakdown you call Autoaid who send a repair van and you have to pay for the service provided and then reclaim it from Autoaid.

It is very comprehensive and includes roadside repair and recovery to your chosen destination, home start and it is possible to add other drivers.

keithst24 · 19th July 2016, 17:31

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Originally Posted by keithst24

Can anyone recommend a breakdown service that will cover a 16+ year old car as part of a personal cover plan ?..........Or will it need to be done on it's own ?

Thanks Keith

Thanks Boater, just signed up.....seems a good way of covering cars.

keithst24 · 19th July 2016, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by boater

I have just renewed my breakdown cover with Autoaid for £41 and this covers any car that I drive. Autoaid is recommended by Martin Lewis (moneysaving expert) and I have been with them for the past 5 years. Fortunately have not had to claim so cannot comment on the service if needed.

This policy is much cheaper than any other for what it covers - the snag ia that in the event of a breakdown you call Autoaid who send a repair van and you have to pay for the service provided and then reclaim it from Autoaid.

It is very comprehensive and includes roadside repair and recovery to your chosen destination, home start and it is possible to add other drivers.

Thanks Boater, just signed up, seems a good way to cover multiple cars.

ratchet · 19th July 2016, 20:51

Unfortunately I have had to use their services. I wasn't happy that they took well over 2 hours to get someone to me in the centre of Aberdeen during the evening rush hour. But you can't argue about the price

I didn't have to pay for the recovery as some of the outfits they use will charge Autoaid directly.

Another point to note - the price charged covers both yourself and your legally married spouse. My wife has always used her maiden name, so she doesn't have any ID in her married name. We had to email them a copy of our wedding certificate to make sure she was covered. I was surprised that they insisted on this, in this day and age.

Ray L · 20th July 2016, 13:23

Try Drive24-7.com

My July renewal was £40.49 and £45.88 if I included loss of keys cover. It would have been £50 to also cover misfueling.

For that you get Roadside + tow, Homestart + tow, Onward travel Inclu., Car Hire/rail/taxi, Hotel Accom., National coverage, Unlimited breakdowns, Multi vehicle discount, and Free accident pack (this is, Accident assist, Accident recovery, Full legal assistance, £350 payment towards your vehicle excess insurance.

I made a claim last year, crankshaft pulley went 200 miles from home. Assistance truck within an hour, towed to garage, checked out and would have low loaded me home if I wanted.

It sounds like Xmas I know but truly check it out!

Ray L

rambo67 · 20th July 2016, 14:30

With all the cars I have (3 on the road at anyone time) and the type of cover I need , I still found the AA to be more than competitive . Not the cheapest but not a million miles away , plus I know the type of service to expect as Ive been with em 15 years lol . However some of their "technicians" arnt the sharpest tool in the box

Si-monogram · 20th July 2016, 15:00

Yep, AA all the way for me! Been with them for 18 years now and they've been spot on every single time.

topman · 20th July 2016, 15:39

I use start rescue, for the full (uk only) package it was about £90 for 2 cars. Used them twice and they've been good. The OH used AA but it got too expensive.

We've now been with them for years, i don't think we'd switch.

iandux · 20th July 2016, 19:13

StartRescue for me too - had to use them twice, once when misfuelled and once when the crankshaft pulley failed.

Both times a swift response and clean vehicle with helpful driver.

Gets my vote!

19th July 2016, 15:38	#1
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20th July 2016, 13:23	#6
Ray L Avid contributor rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 187 Thanks: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	Breakdown Cover Try Drive24-7.com My July renewal was £40.49 and £45.88 if I included loss of keys cover. It would have been £50 to also cover misfueling. For that you get Roadside + tow, Homestart + tow, Onward travel Inclu., Car Hire/rail/taxi, Hotel Accom., National coverage, Unlimited breakdowns, Multi vehicle discount, and Free accident pack (this is, Accident assist, Accident recovery, Full legal assistance, £350 payment towards your vehicle excess insurance. I made a claim last year, crankshaft pulley went 200 miles from home. Assistance truck within an hour, towed to garage, checked out and would have low loaded me home if I wanted. It sounds like Xmas I know but truly check it out! Ray L

20th July 2016, 14:30	#7
rambo67 Newbie MG ZT-T MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wigan Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	With all the cars I have (3 on the road at anyone time) and the type of cover I need , I still found the AA to be more than competitive . Not the cheapest but not a million miles away , plus I know the type of service to expect as Ive been with em 15 years lol . However some of their "technicians" arnt the sharpest tool in the box __________________ 1983 Caspian Blue 2.8i Ford Capri MG ZT-T 2.0 Diseasel X Power Grey facelift MK2 Focus ST MGF 1.8 1999 MK2

20th July 2016, 15:39	#9
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I use start rescue, for the full (uk only) package it was about £90 for 2 cars. Used them twice and they've been good. The OH used AA but it got too expensive. We've now been with them for years, i don't think we'd switch. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

20th July 2016, 19:13	#10
iandux Loves to post At last....75 Facelift Connie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Longridge Posts: 443 Thanks: 199 Thanked 117 Times in 70 Posts	StartRescue for me too - had to use them twice, once when misfuelled and once when the crankshaft pulley failed. Both times a swift response and clean vehicle with helpful driver. Gets my vote! __________________ A man is not a failure if he falls.....only if he refuses to get up again. This vehicle was the 96,129th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,123rd 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 394th 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

19th July 2016, 16:47	#2
boater Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rotherham Posts: 232 Thanks: 107 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts	I have just renewed my breakdown cover with Autoaid for £41 and this covers any car that I drive. Autoaid is recommended by Martin Lewis (moneysaving expert) and I have been with them for the past 5 years. Fortunately have not had to claim so cannot comment on the service if needed. This policy is much cheaper than any other for what it covers - the snag ia that in the event of a breakdown you call Autoaid who send a repair van and you have to pay for the service provided and then reclaim it from Autoaid. It is very comprehensive and includes roadside repair and recovery to your chosen destination, home start and it is possible to add other drivers.

19th July 2016, 20:51	#5
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	Unfortunately I have had to use their services. I wasn't happy that they took well over 2 hours to get someone to me in the centre of Aberdeen during the evening rush hour. But you can't argue about the price I didn't have to pay for the recovery as some of the outfits they use will charge Autoaid directly. Another point to note - the price charged covers both yourself and your legally married spouse. My wife has always used her maiden name, so she doesn't have any ID in her married name. We had to email them a copy of our wedding certificate to make sure she was covered. I was surprised that they insisted on this, in this day and age.

20th July 2016, 15:00	#8
Si-monogram Banned MG ZTT TYPHOON 180, PPD 75 CDTI 160, METRO 1.3 A+, ABARTH TURISMO 595, MG ZS V6, 75 duotone tourer Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kenilworth Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 448 Thanked 405 Times in 284 Posts	Yep, AA all the way for me! Been with them for 18 years now and they've been spot on every single time.

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