RAC Cover

rich17865 · 4th June 2014, 17:05

I had my RAC cover renewal through this morning, loads of spiel and a renewal price of £85.99 for Roadside, Recovery and legal.

I called them up, told them that I wanted a better price, they went through what cover I needed, made sure that business use was included for my van and offered me Roadside, Recovery, business use and legal £68.79.

I didn't even need to offer to cancel first, very pleased.

Astraeus · 4th June 2014, 17:12

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Originally Posted by rich17865

I had my RAC cover renewal through this morning, loads of spiel and a renewal price of £85.99 for Roadside, Recovery and legal.

I called them up, told them that I wanted a better price, they went through what cover I needed, made sure that business use was included for my van and offered me Roadside, Recovery, business use and legal £68.79.

I didn't even need to offer to cancel first, very pleased.

Funnily enough mine came in yesterday. Will try and do a bit better with them.

You never know..

Cheers

Chris

rich17865 · 4th June 2014, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Astraeus

Funnily enough mine came in yesterday. Will try and do a bit better with them.

You never know..

Cheers

Chris

Don't ask, Don't get, always worth a call, especially as their number is an 0800

mickjjuk · 4th June 2014, 17:19

Yes I do it every year. £88 for me home recovery. I did use them in March for the first time. It took them 2 hours 20 minutes to get to me. This was mid-week 2.30pm in the afternoon and good weather

Heddy · 4th June 2014, 17:30

I swap between RAC and AA every year to get a new customer online deal.

rich17865 · 4th June 2014, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Heddycdt

I swap between RAC and AA every year to get a new customer online deal.

In which case, use www.quidco.com and get cashback each time too, as that is what I usually do. Just this time it was cheaper without swapping and using cashback

flying_pig · 4th June 2014, 21:03

Got mine with my bank plus other services

teatotty · 4th June 2014, 21:34

I also had a renewal notice from the RAC it was 230.48.
After telephoning them it was reduced to 162. 20.
I was happy with that so I went with them.
I do have at home coverage, Legal, garage parts and labour etc.
I find it disgusting that they do not give you the best price on the renewal letter. Just like insurance you have to look around and make a few calls for the same reason. The insurance companies and the RAC seem to have no respect for loyalty any more.

rich17865 · 4th June 2014, 21:57

My renewal letter said the price of the cover without renewal discount was more than stated on their website.

All a bit naughty really.

Remember, breakdown companies are just another form of insurance, treat the renewal just like an insurance renewal and shop around.

coab · 5th June 2014, 06:35

Im with the RAC club discount and all that, £96 for recovery and onward travel etc. I had to use the RAC when my clutch went and I have to say they were great, they couldn't do enough for me.

4th June 2014, 17:05	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	RAC Cover I had my RAC cover renewal through this morning, loads of spiel and a renewal price of £85.99 for Roadside, Recovery and legal. I called them up, told them that I wanted a better price, they went through what cover I needed, made sure that business use was included for my van and offered me Roadside, Recovery, business use and legal £68.79. I didn't even need to offer to cancel first, very pleased.

4th June 2014, 21:34	#8
teatotty Avid contributor rover 75 Connessieur Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Totton, Southampton Posts: 196 Thanks: 145 Thanked 41 Times in 23 Posts	Teatotty I also had a renewal notice from the RAC it was 230.48. After telephoning them it was reduced to 162. 20. I was happy with that so I went with them. I do have at home coverage, Legal, garage parts and labour etc. I find it disgusting that they do not give you the best price on the renewal letter. Just like insurance you have to look around and make a few calls for the same reason. The insurance companies and the RAC seem to have no respect for loyalty any more.

4th June 2014, 17:19	#4
mickjjuk Avid contributor rover 75 cdt Tourer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: woodhall spa Posts: 111 Thanks: 34 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Yes I do it every year. £88 for me home recovery. I did use them in March for the first time. It took them 2 hours 20 minutes to get to me. This was mid-week 2.30pm in the afternoon and good weather

4th June 2014, 17:30	#5
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I swap between RAC and AA every year to get a new customer online deal.

4th June 2014, 21:03	#7
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	Got mine with my bank plus other services

4th June 2014, 21:57	#9
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	My renewal letter said the price of the cover without renewal discount was more than stated on their website. All a bit naughty really. Remember, breakdown companies are just another form of insurance, treat the renewal just like an insurance renewal and shop around.

5th June 2014, 06:35	#10
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Im with the RAC club discount and all that, £96 for recovery and onward travel etc. I had to use the RAC when my clutch went and I have to say they were great, they couldn't do enough for me.