Can you join AA/RAC AFTER your car breaks down???

rockinrob

Posted this in the wrong place

Does anyone know if it is possible to join AA/RAC after your car breaks down Mine has broken down in a supermarket car park 10 miles from home I jumped on a bus Now pondering how to get it back

Any help I would be most grateful for

Thanx

Crabman

It is possible although I think the price is a lot higher than normal. Could you ask a local recovery firm for a quote?

Look at the article in case there are other providers listed that you could approach for help.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/roadside-recovery

Finally, some supermarkets offer a free breakdown service if you break down in their car park.

rockinrob

Thanks for that

most obliged

Tesco is shut now for the Chrimbo

Will have to leave it till Saturday

tomstickland

They're charge you a lot for it. I have heard about people leaving their car somewhere, joining, and then a few days later having a breakdown.

Stageshoot

You normally cannot use the service for the first 24 hours,

So join online tonight (Dont forget quidco) - Then it will be 24 hours by the time Tesco Reopen and you can get your car and the cover will be in place.

roddydogs

I dont want to insure my car, can i wait till i have an accident, then insure?

marlot

Most supermarkets have a contract with a breakdown agent - try asking customer services. You may well get a free callout.

jamespir

i think its fraud if you join knowing there something wrong so i think youd have to call them to find out

passatrider

You can join the AA at the side of the road but you will pay top price for the membership.
I would see if you can use the supermarket's offer of a free breakdown assistance if they still do it?

Happy Christmas!

beverleyhills

I am sure that you are MSE but do you have a bank account which gives you AA cover?

c0rneL

If you, or any fried will have such account you can call the bank to check. My barclays states that I am covered for breakdowns when I am traveling in any car (except the hire cars); but for exampe if I travel in a friend car, and the car breaks down, I can call and the vehicle will be recovered. I am alowed 5 call outs/year and once I just helped my friend out of a situation exacly like yours-- I drove to the supermarket, parked my car there, call the breakdown cover in my name(but my friend car)-- all sorted.