Roadside Recovery Article/MoneySavingExpert.com Discussion

Slimeball20

My AutoAid renewal is now £32, an increase from £29 last year.

Martin's article needs updating!

deanos

Just a quickie that M+S insurance gives top wack RAC cover for free

tucker1972

Thought you might like to know that I rang the RAC to cancel my renewal (due 02/02/06) and they instantly knocked £30 off the price. They still aren't the cheapest mind.

Tucker

grumbler

After shopping around I've just bought my car insurance from Zurich. Thier Basic Compehensive is the cheapest for me anyway (£172), but
1. After £90 cashback through TopCashBack it is just £82
2. For the same price I've choosen Car Solutions that comes with free Green Flag Roadside assistance (plus free courtesy car and Replacement Keys cover).

The only minor disadvantage is £350 volutary excess instead of £250 ...

bbruce

Smudge32 wrote:

Can I be thick for a moment please?

AutoAid and GEM - are they two different companies? Have GEM put their prices up over the last 12 months?

Be my guest!
I'm pretty sure they're different.
I switched from GEM last year as their prices have increased considerably every year. I have used their services a couple of times and can't fault them.
They both use the insurance route and local garages, so I can't imagine there being much difference except the price.

blue-kat

I am looking at getting the RAC breakdown cover the blue badge holders. I have seen their cover recommended for people with disabilties.

they have quoted me £110 for joint cover. I asked if I could use the code mentioned earlier in this thread, or tesco points, but the sales rep said no to both saying it's already a discounted service.

I am wondering if it's worth it - does anyone else use this service?
or would we be better off getting 2 individual m'ships of autoaid @ £32?

thanks
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Katya

mac162

MSE_Andrea wrote:

Click reply to discuss the new Roadside Recovery Article.

The previous discussion is here.

I'm looking to reduce the cost of roadside recovery etc. and the companies quoted od the website seem very inexpensive, however I'm maybe naive but I've never heard of them. Is there anyone who has used them or is using them and can you describe your experiences.

GibsonSt19

Hi all, can anyone point me in the direction of the Policy details for AutoAid. I understand they don't have website, but I would like to print out the cover details before purchasing!

Thanks

Twopints

mac162 wrote:

I'm looking to reduce the cost of roadside recovery etc. and the companies quoted od the website seem very inexpensive, however I'm maybe naive but I've never heard of them. Is there anyone who has used them or is using them and can you describe your experiences.

I've used Auto Aid. I only joined last year and I am still in my first year. I paid £29 and that covers recovery and homestart for myself and my wife.

I have had to be recovered twice and each time waited approx 45 mins (once at 5.30pm on a week day, once at 8.00 am on a weekday) for the recovery vehicle to arrive, and was then delivered back - once to my home, once straight to my local garage.

I then paid the recovery vehicle driver and got a receipt. They then invoice you and you send off your invoice with a claim form. Each time I had a cheque from Autoaid within 7 days of claiming - no hassle. The second time, I had to wait for the invoice and they do like you to claim within 14 days. I phoned Autoaid on day 13 and advised them I had not received the invoice and they put a note on the claim.

HTH.

grumbler

GibsonSt19 wrote:

Hi all, can anyone point me in the direction of the Policy details for AutoAid. I understand they don't have website, but I would like to print out the cover details before purchasing!

PM me your e-mail address and I can send you scanned copies of my paperwork (4xA4).