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Any deals for RAC membership

Mumto2
Mumto2 Posts: 1,348 Forumite
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in Motoring
Hi,
Does anyone know any good deals for RAC (or any decent breakdown cover). Need joint cover for myself and hubby. Quoted £81 at renewal, but can't seem to find a good deal on cashback sites etc.

Thanks
Now proud Mumto3 :j

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  • terryya
    terryya Posts: 603 Forumite
    Have a look how much AA or Green Flag would be (including cashback) and also check out how much RAC would quote you if you were signing up for the first time rather than renewing. Then give them a call to say that x is only £x and in my experience they'll match no problem.
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,921 Forumite
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    You can use Tescos Clubcard Deals tokens for RAC membership.
    The man without a signature.
  • steveo3002
    steveo3002 Posts: 2,731 Forumite
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    have you considered autoaid?

    £36 for husband and wife , you choose whoever you want to recover the car and then they settle up with you , they can also send out someone if you dont anyone
  • Andy_L
    Andy_L Posts: 13,183 Forumite
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    Rpoints are offering 1500 & 1000 pts (£15 & £10) for RAC & AA respectively

    http://www.rpoints.com/holidays-%26-travel/motoring-services/brands/s9
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    terryya wrote: »
    give them a call to say that x is only £x and in my experience they'll match no problem.

    My experience is quite the opposite. Tried to get me to stay with the statement that the others would put their price up too after the first year :rolleyes:
  • terryya
    terryya Posts: 603 Forumite
    anewman wrote: »
    My experience is quite the opposite. Tried to get me to stay with the statement that the others would put their price up too after the first year :rolleyes:

    I'm not looking forward to my next renewal then :eek:

    I suppose like all similar things such as insurance/sky/cable etc it depends on who you speak to and when.
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    Suppose I could have asked for a discount but I didn't - although they did ask why I wanted to cancel and I did say I can get it for £x elsewhere.
  • Contessa
    Contessa Posts: 1,176 Forumite
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    My AA membership expires next month. I pay by direct debit-I admit to being a bit lazy about this-I have used the AA several times and rate them as first class-really excellent service when I have needed them.
    But, whilst thanking me for my loyal membership of 39 years, they want £144.00!
    I looked on their website, where they offer a 35% discount for online purchase-reducing it to about £108.00-I feel outraged that I am being charged extra for loyalty and paying by DD!
    This has finally made my mind up to change to the RAC-and use Tesco clubcard deals in payment! But I shall inform the AA why I am leaving-I really would like to stay, but I now feel fleeced off!
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    You won't change the way they all work unfortunately. It's obviously a proven successful business model. No doubt most people just pay up on renewal. All you can do is change every year, pay the extra, or you could try asking for a discount.
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