AA Repair Insurance

mark_bonsai · 19th December 2008, 23:26

Anyone else spotted this? For £67 a year, no need to worry about diesel fuel pumps or clutch release bearing failure. Wish I'd spotted it before my alternator threw it's hat in...

http://www.theaa.com/breakdowncover/brc_info.html

STUBIE · 19th December 2008, 23:38

Yep I had it since last April as insurance for clutch component failure, but mines holding out at 94K on original parts.

Intend to renew this year.

davediamond · 19th December 2008, 23:41

I've had this cover for nearly two years now,for the price its an absolute bargain. Not had to claim for anything yet though (touch wood)

Dave

superchargedstu · 20th December 2008, 00:27

i have this too. got them to do the cooling fan on mine and just in the process of getting my abs looked at. it is a bargain but you have to use it wisely, ie in tandem with your callouts.

Raistlin · 20th December 2008, 08:04

Seems like a good deal at face value. My concern is that £500 maximum per incident wouldn't cover the cost of much.

My own breakdown insurance is for £1k per incident and, providing I'm able to recover the car to my local garage, would cover any work completely, except the auto transmission or a complete engine. Even then, £1k would cover 90%.

Just a thought.

mark_bonsai · 20th December 2008, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Seems like a good deal at face value. My concern is that £500 maximum per incident wouldn't cover the cost of much.

My own breakdown insurance is for £1k per incident and, providing I'm able to recover the car to my local garage, would cover any work completely, except the auto transmission or a complete engine. Even then, £1k would cover 90%.

Just a thought.

Paul, who's your breakdown insurance with to give £1000 per incident, and how much does it cost a year?

steve67 · 20th December 2008, 11:50

hello i have the warranty and they have just paid for the in tank fuel pump at £320 no problem. for £67 its a no brainer....

rover · 20th December 2008, 12:00

Sounds interesting on the face of it.
Two points in the Terms & Conditions:
Car must be serviced by a registered Garage to Manufactures schedule;this would rule many of us out.
also an Exclusion:- "Cost of repairs needed because of design or fault in manufacture." Maybe worth establishing what falls into this category,if any, before proceeding.

Raistlin · 20th December 2008, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

Paul, who's your breakdown insurance with to give £1000 per incident, and how much does it cost a year?

Warrantyworks.

If I recall correctly, it was £270 for 2 years cover.

The list of parts covered is impressive and their service requirements are "VAT registered garage"

19th December 2008, 23:26	#1
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	AA Repair Insurance Anyone else spotted this? For £67 a year, no need to worry about diesel fuel pumps or clutch release bearing failure. Wish I'd spotted it before my alternator threw it's hat in... http://www.theaa.com/breakdowncover/brc_info.html __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

19th December 2008, 23:41	#3
davediamond Loves to post Commission No. 001055 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Wales (English) Posts: 440 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've had this cover for nearly two years now,for the price its an absolute bargain. Not had to claim for anything yet though (touch wood) Dave __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th December 2008, 00:27	#4
superchargedstu Avid contributor rover 75 cdt club and db7 supercharged austin mini sprite!!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: gateshead Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have this too. got them to do the cooling fan on mine and just in the process of getting my abs looked at. it is a bargain but you have to use it wisely, ie in tandem with your callouts. __________________ why does the tool fairy keep nicking my tools????!!!!!!!!!! attempting a piano black dashboard!! needing parts!!

19th December 2008, 23:38	#2
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Yep I had it since last April as insurance for clutch component failure, but mines holding out at 94K on original parts. Intend to renew this year.

20th December 2008, 08:04	#5
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Seems like a good deal at face value. My concern is that £500 maximum per incident wouldn't cover the cost of much. My own breakdown insurance is for £1k per incident and, providing I'm able to recover the car to my local garage, would cover any work completely, except the auto transmission or a complete engine. Even then, £1k would cover 90%. Just a thought.

20th December 2008, 11:50	#7
steve67 Regular poster 75 con se cdt Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mickleover, derby Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hello i have the warranty and they have just paid for the in tank fuel pump at £320 no problem. for £67 its a no brainer....

20th December 2008, 12:00	#8
rover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffs/Derbyshire Border Posts: 285 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 14 Posts	Sounds interesting on the face of it. Two points in the Terms & Conditions: Car must be serviced by a registered Garage to Manufactures schedule;this would rule many of us out. also an Exclusion:- "Cost of repairs needed because of design or fault in manufacture." Maybe worth establishing what falls into this category,if any, before proceeding.