Has breakdown cover cost increased?

[Pazuzu]

I've used these guys for the last 3 years on 3-4 cars.

Only called them out twice but quick and efficient both times.

http://www.autonational.co.uk/

Phil

[bungle]

Just had the usual farcical annual call with the AA. Renewal price is about double what I paid last year, and more than double what a new customer would pay. (I've been with them 7 yrs). Really arrogant guy said that "it isn't fair on the AA to have to give me new customer prices - they are an enticement for new business and everyone knows they can't get those prices every year".

Not fair on the AA? Yeah, whatever. He carried on waffling for a bit but I'd switched off at that point, and asked him to cancel my renewal and I will go elsewhere.

[Sir Bagalot]

SlowV6 said:

Hi Sir Bagalot - what site was that deal on please? I am about to reject my AA renewal because of their usual annoying ripoff tactics towards existing members, and your deal sounds exactly what I would like to pay instead!

Through Quidco.

Read the T&C's very carefully.

Prices on the main websites are for new customers only, they do state if renewing to call. They probably aren't super strict on this, but.... if you go through a cashbak site then I can see them disallowing the cashback as you haven't met all T&C's. RAC see you as a renewal customer until three months after your membership expired.

I simply move annually between RAC and AA

[anonymous-user]

sday12 said:

ADAC

Another vote for ADAC.
Any car or bike, owned, rented, borrowed or stolen.
Anywhere in Europe.
Me AND Mrs CK
Roadside, relay/repatriation and home start.
All for €83 per annum.

[gnc]

i managed to talk my rac renewal down last year, thats ok till i had a problem with a trailer, then found out it wasnt now covered, read the fine print,ask questions, get everything clear dont take anything for granted. i was surprised recovery was only 10 miles from home unless you paid more. they will screw as much as possible out of you. geof

[Batfink]

Crossflow Kid said:

Another vote for ADAC.
Any car or bike, owned, rented, borrowed or stolen.
Anywhere in Europe.
Me AND Mrs CK
Roadside, relay/repatriation and home start.
All for €83 per annum.

They will support uk based residents?

[BlackLabel]

nipsips said:

Britannia Rescue £29 for cover for 1 vehicle.

http://www.lv.com/breakdown-cover

Similarly the 1 Vehicle Roadside Rescue with the rac is 27.99.

http://www.rac.co.uk/breakdown-cover?WT.ac=MainNav...

[Sir Bagalot]

Well got my AA stuff in. With Roadside, Relay, Homestart and membership for Lady B the cost is £251.67.

I receive a £86.68 introductory discount taking it down to £164.99, and as stated before I'm also getting cashback and a free MOT.

If they think I'm paying £251.67 next year to renew then they're ever so slightly mistaken.

[KTF]

Batfink said:

They will support uk based residents?

You need the Plus membership option to get the pan-european coverage. The basic level is Germany only.

[nickofh]

Sir Bagalot said:

SlowV6 said:

Hi Sir Bagalot - what site was that deal on please? I am about to reject my AA renewal because of their usual annoying ripoff tactics towards existing members, and your deal sounds exactly what I would like to pay instead!

Through Quidco.

Read the T&C's very carefully.

Prices on the main websites are for new customers only, they do state if renewing to call. They probably aren't super strict on this, but.... if you go through a cashbak site then I can see them disallowing the cashback as you haven't met all T&C's. RAC see you as a renewal customer until three months after your membership expired.

I simply move annually between RAC and AA

Going to start doing the same thing after five years with the AA , I was getting fed up of the annual haggle , which did bring it down to half my original renewal offer, but the cashback deals are too good.

Happy with Joint cover in any car , roadside , recovery and at home for £150 with RAC , with £80 cash back.

[Trailhead]

I always take the top package with either RAC or AA. If you phone them up they will normally discount heavily.

This year I was a new customer with RAC, 2 people on the policy, £90 after haggling!

[anonymous-user]

KTF said:

Batfink said:

They will support uk based residents?

You need the Plus membership option to get the pan-european coverage. The basic level is Germany only.

Still a good deal though, and they have a dedicated English-speaking desk for non-German membership.
Assistance in the UK is sub-contracted to the AA.

[talksthetorque]

Just signed up the OH for RAC roadside.
£27.99 for one car cover minus £12.62 at topcashback.
£15.37 for a year's breakdown cover is an absolute no brainer!

[Birdster]

Was just thinking about this myself. New car comes with Ford assistance. Our old car has nothing now.

Who offers the best 'get you home' policy without a surcharge?

It's to cover an old 190000 mile Astra. I wouldn't be interested in recovery to a garage as it wouldn't be worth spending the money on if the gearbox or something went on it. Just something where I can have the car and passengers recovered home.

Brittannia UK recovery seems to fit the bill?

[KTF]

Autoaid for £41.

[98elise]

Startrescue for me

Two cars is about £60.

[nickfrog]

Nationwide Flexplus : £120/year but actually £60 as 3% on the first £2,500 (if you're a lower tax payer), which includes :

- european breakdown cover, homestart etc
- worldwide family travel cover
- mobile phone cover

All quality covers.

[andy-xr]

I found this earlier in theyear, not bought breakdwon cover for a while, and it was always fixed price. Now companies want to quote on this, that and the other. My average quote came out to about £140, so I went with Rescue My Car which was about £40

[anonymous-user]

talksthetorque said:

Just signed up the OH for RAC roadside.
£27.99 for one car cover minus £12.62 at topcashback.
£15.37 for a year's breakdown cover is an absolute no brainer!

Depends what you drive and where you drive it.
A couple of Euro trips a year and an all-in package will start to look more appealing.

[Kinky]

Batfink said:

Crossflow Kid said:

Another vote for ADAC.
Any car or bike, owned, rented, borrowed or stolen.
Anywhere in Europe.
Me AND Mrs CK
Roadside, relay/repatriation and home start.
All for €83 per annum.

They will support uk based residents?

ADAC for me too. Absolute no brainer

And yes, I'm UK-based.