Car Breakdown Discussion

cefynbach

I have a Peugout Boxer Holdsworth Campervan which is 20 years old and having difficulty in finding a reasonably priced breakdown. It is my only vehicle and there are no other vehicles in household as I am on my own.
Any ideas anyone

G_M

Yes why does the weekly email recommend autoaid (+ RAC/AA) but ignore www.startrescue.co.uk?

I've just spent the last week looking at all the alternatives and Start comes out highly on service as well as on cost. (No, I don't work for them!).

Which? Consumer Association rate them in top 3 (above AA & RAC for speed of response, customer service etc. And it costs just £28 (£35 for cars older than 5 years) and that's for Roadside, National Recovery, Onward Travel, and Homestart.

Far cheaper than the big 4 (AA, RAC, Green Flag, Brittania).

Saga was highly rated too, but much more expensive.

Only thing I noticed missing is StartRescue won't cover you if you run out of fuel, though they will if you put diesel in a petrol tank.....

Mateen

I have found Breakdown Cover at a deals website for £24

Premium cover includes: roadside assistance | local recovery | national recovery | home start | onward travel | car hire | overnight accommodation.

I am thinking of going for this. Is there any reason I should be worried?

Thank you very much for your feedback.

Quentin

Without knowing the company no one can really advise or comment


Use google or search here for reviews of the company involved - as you will be aware it is very cheap - wonder why?

Mateen

Hi, it's coming up as a rating of 3.6 stars out of 5.

G_M

Without knowing the company no one can really advise or comment

Mateen wrote: »

Hi, it's coming up as a rating of 3.6 stars out of 5.

That does not answer the question!

and 3.6 stars allocated by who? A review site where the company itself enters 'reviews', or an objective evaluation by, for example, the Consumers Association?

Amsyv

I've been hunting for a decent breakdown cover that didn't cost the earth - my renewal quote was for £182.40 (includes recovery at home and national etc so its full cover) and spotted this! definitely worth giving them a call, they are more than happy to have a look at a quote for you and talk through the options. My renewal quote is based on a two year policy to works out at about £90/year - Greenflag were more than happy to assist and provide the promised 50% off - policy now costs me only £44.80 for the year! WOW!


If only phoning to cancel my current policy was as easy! I am not naming names here but given the deal you can narrow it down. From the moment I spoke to my current provider they advised me that I would not get the same cover, stating greenflag do not cover at home or national?? eh I think they do! they then proceeded to tear strips off the cover and became rather intimidating. I had been with this company for years and have recommended them on several occasions, so I am now left feeling disgusted and taken aback. Needless to say they couldn't offer anywhere near the deal I got through greenflag so greenflag recovery plus it is for me and my car!

mamaduke

AUTO AID
I have been with them for just over 12 months & needed them for the first time today, I had just popped to the village & the car wouldn't start on my return.
I had no documents with me as I had left my bag at home.
I rang them, they were very efficient & courteous & found my details quickly, they contacted garages in the area & one responded saying he would be with me in the hour.
10 minutes later he was pulling into the car park, recharged my battery, small amount if paper work & I was on my way within 15 minutes of ringing them.
Very highly recommended.

elsien

Haggle with RAC result.
2 year cover with homestart, onward travel etc knocked down from £180 odd to 121.56, now costing me just over £60 a year.
I'm happy with that. Never thought to haggle it before now.

1230EX

My first European road trip recently. The thought of breaking down terrified me the whole way through Europe. I'd consider European breakdown cover an essential purchase for anyone considering it - the premiums aren't that high - particularly as they are annual - compared to the faff of not being covered.

Was able to get what I'd consider a fantastic price of around £70. I didn't need it in the end but in this instance it helped me enjoy the holiday that much more.