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Offline bobotheclown

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roadside cover - any recommendations?
« on: 21 May 2009, 22:13 »
Ok maybe I should post this in the mk2 section as they might have had more experience with breakdown companies  :laugh:

Seriously, am thinking of getting it but not sure which one to go for? Any recommendations?
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Offline bacillus

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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: 21 May 2009, 22:26 »
I use the RAC bought with Tesco clubcard vouchers.  :smiley:
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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: 21 May 2009, 22:36 »
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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2009, 22:37 »
The AA carried and changed a coil pack on my mk4 1.8T....  :undecided:  On that basis they're alright...
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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2009, 22:42 »
i use adrian flux breakdown regularly, purchased alongside my insurance so don't know if they do it seperate or not. was only about 50-60 for the year, includes home start and full european cover unlike many others. called them out at least 4-5 times.

it's only worth it if your car is actually going to break down though. otherwise it's a waste.
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Offline ifti

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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: 21 May 2009, 22:47 »
I go between RAC and AA every year!

Reason being, both have better offers for new members, so every year I switch to the other and become a 'new' member, hence get the discounted rate ;)

At the moment Im with the AA. I wouldnt be without breakdown cover, even though my car is a '08' plate, since I have kids and I would hate to be broken down with both my young kids in the car etc.
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Offline Cass

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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #6 on: 22 May 2009, 11:18 »
AA or RAC for independent breakdown cover if you don't have VW Assist (who incidently use the RAC). Your insurance company may also give you a quote but unlikely to be as competitive as a new AA/RAC mambership.

Try this link for a cheap option :wink:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/roadside-recovery

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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #7 on: 22 May 2009, 11:27 »
Quote from: ifti on 21 May 2009, 22:47
I go between RAC and AA every year!

Reason being, both have better offers for new members, so every year I switch to the other and become a 'new' member, hence get the discounted rate ;)

At the moment Im with the AA. I wouldnt be without breakdown cover, even though my car is a '08' plate, since I have kids and I would hate to be broken down with both my young kids in the car etc.

Exact0h, ive done the same for the past 4/5 years i think. You've gotta make them earn their money i say and play them against each other when getting quotes.  :wink:
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Offline ub7rm

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« Reply #8 on: 22 May 2009, 11:39 »
Might be worth having a look at Quidco to see if any of them have a cash back deal.

Its a really good site, got £20 cash back for signing up to sky broadband and phone.  I think they do some breakdown stuff too as well as most other utilities  :smiley:
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Re: roadside cover - any recommendations?
« Reply #9 on: 22 May 2009, 11:50 »
I am with the AA, have been with them ages.
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