RAC, AA or another?
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chimhunter

Original Poster:

906 posts

278 months

Tuesday 20th July 2004
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Been with the RAC for tha last year and it's renewal time. For the level of cover I've got (everything bar European cover) it's costing me around £120. Only had to use them once last year (flat battery) but will definitely keep using someone.

So, the question is this. Stick with RAC or can someone else do a decent service, including European cover, for similar money? And before someone suggests it, my insurance doesn't give me anything.

Thanks guys,

Rob

raceboy

13,889 posts

309 months

Tuesday 20th July 2004
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One thing to check with the RAC is the price for renewal is usually higher than the joining price for new members one way round this is if you have a joint membership then swap main account holders each year

snorky

2,322 posts

280 months

Tuesday 20th July 2004
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just renewed with A.Manning and got offered recovery for £49 - full Europe cover.

bridgdav

4,805 posts

277 months

Tuesday 20th July 2004
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Depends what you do for a living, but....

CSMA linked with Brittania Rescue costs both me and the missus £99 per year, with gold deluxe cover for the both of us with the TVR covered for European cover as well...

Go to the CSMA website to see if your profession makes you eligible...
If not just try Britt Rescue anyway.

((CSMA) Civil Service Motoring Organisation)
You can also qualify for cheaper insurance from Frizzell...

Damn good offers IMHO - DustyC reminded me of all this, I was a member many years ago.

.Mark

11,104 posts

305 months

Tuesday 20th July 2004
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Second vote for Manning's here, although you have to be a car club member, and possibly be insured with them too.

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Friday 23rd July 2004
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As someone who spent years in the recovery game, my vote would always be for Britannia Rescue. Set very high standards for their agents. Pay well - expect the best.

snorky

2,322 posts

280 months

Friday 23rd July 2004
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Mannings told me their recovery was by Brittania - so more good news...

tobeee

1,436 posts

297 months

Friday 23rd July 2004
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I agree with Bridgdav!

I joined CSMA years ago when working in the public sector, and now use Britannia rescue (£99 family membership)and Frizzell insurance (business use, unlimited miles, protected etc. £620).