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Post by Pastry » Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:37 pm

As my van is now out of manufacturer warranty and Ive just bought another E85 I want to take out breakdown cover again (used to be with the AA) The two biggies, AA and RAC are similarly priced and I have no real preference so who would you recommend and why?

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Post by Ducklakeview » Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:54 pm

Pastry wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:37 pm As my van is now out of manufacturer warranty and Ive just bought another E85 I want to take out breakdown cover again (used to be with the AA) The two biggies, AA and RAC are similarly priced and I have no real preference so who would you recommend and why?

Cheers

Pastry
I switch between AA and RAC each year, using topcashback. Means I get it a LOT cheaper - Just renewed with AA last week, as was with RAC last year, and if you have had a renewal notice from them in the last 90 days, you won't get the cashback.

I go for personal cover (any car I am a driver or passenger in) with at home, roadside, recovery, onward travel (hire car/hotel etc) which was £159, but the cashback on that is £75, paid within 4 weeks. £84 for the level of cover is a bargain..
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Post by maxman » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:16 pm

If you have a Tesco club are you can use the points to buy an RAC personal membership.
I have done this for the last 15yrs.
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Post by Pastry » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:30 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:54 pm
I switch between AA and RAC each year, using topcashback. Means I get it a LOT cheaper - Just renewed with AA last week, as was with RAC last year, and if you have had a renewal notice from them in the last 90 days, you won't get the cashback.

I go for personal cover (any car I am a driver or passenger in) with at home, roadside, recovery, onward travel (hire car/hotel etc) which was £159, but the cashback on that is £75, paid within 4 weeks. £84 for the level of cover is a bargain..

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I'd never heard of 'topcashback' but looks intriguing :thumbsup:
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2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
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Post by Pastry » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:33 pm

maxman wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:16 pm If you have a Tesco club are you can use the points to buy an RAC personnel membership.
I have done this for the last 15yrs.
Good Idea :thumbsup: I can't do this as we use ours for Eurotunnel every year which makes it great value :)
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Post by chapeau » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:34 pm

Mike. That is exactly what i do too. Although i just go for vehicle cover and the cheapest one. Roadside cover.
Although this time i ended up staying with the rac as they offered me roadside and recovery for £35.

Pastry. You definitely want to get on topcashback. I've been using it for years and received £2k so far for buying things i would be buying anyway. Its free money.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:34 pm

Pastry wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:30 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:54 pm
I switch between AA and RAC each year, using topcashback. Means I get it a LOT cheaper - Just renewed with AA last week, as was with RAC last year, and if you have had a renewal notice from them in the last 90 days, you won't get the cashback.

I go for personal cover (any car I am a driver or passenger in) with at home, roadside, recovery, onward travel (hire car/hotel etc) which was £159, but the cashback on that is £75, paid within 4 weeks. £84 for the level of cover is a bargain..

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I'd never heard of 'topcashback' but looks intriguing :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:04 pm

We are with Britannia Rescue.

£125 Covers Mrs G and I for any car. Home start Roadside etc. Plus the Zed only, is covered for European travel. :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:08 pm

Pastry wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:30 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:54 pm
I switch between AA and RAC each year, using topcashback. Means I get it a LOT cheaper - Just renewed with AA last week, as was with RAC last year, and if you have had a renewal notice from them in the last 90 days, you won't get the cashback.

I go for personal cover (any car I am a driver or passenger in) with at home, roadside, recovery, onward travel (hire car/hotel etc) which was £159, but the cashback on that is £75, paid within 4 weeks. £84 for the level of cover is a bargain..

Mike
I'd never heard of 'topcashback' but looks intriguing :thumbsup:
My WIFE uses it on most purchases Paul, surprised you haven't heard of it. Does your WIFE not use it :P
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Post by kis » Mon Oct 02, 2017 4:35 pm

We've used AA for a couple of decades, renewed recently and argued over the cost for the cars we've got. Gave us a substantial discount for long term loyalty... worth phoning up and seeing if you can play the main ones against each other to get a better deal?
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Post by Glyn » Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:05 pm

Auto Aid seems the best value and seems to come well recommended but I’m using the BMW Insured Warranty breakdown cover as it’s not much more on top.
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Post by Pastry » Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:19 pm

I've signed up with the RAC using topcashback. I got roadside, recovery and somestart for my wife and I for £149 less £75 cashback so only £74 :thumbsup:
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Post by Molinites » Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:42 pm

Have used Rescue My Car in the past with no issues but Auto Aid are currently the cheapest. £44 me and wife any car, national home start overnight cover.

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Post by Hellequin » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:40 pm

Used Green Flag for the past 5 years, never had any problem with them at all. 3 of those years were when I had an Alfa so got to know them quite well....
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