The AA or RAC ?

[Leekbrookgull]

Currently get free AA cover with Mrs LBG and her bank account but that is about to change,so have been looking at the Big Two and in the past always had the AA however just look at the current RAC offer. So any advice please. http://www.rac.co.uk/breakdown-cover?WT.srch=1&gclscr=aw.ds&gclid=COaujd_pt8cCFcfnwgodpk4Aww

 

[ofco8]

Like all "insurance" companies they lure you in with a good deal and then **** on you.

Have been an RAC member for many years and been happy.

However, during the last year had to call them out for a wheel problem and battery problem. During the year I also upgraded to Home Call.

When my renewal came through the premium has shot up and many of the things I previously had covered have turned into "extras" at considerable extra cost.

Next year will get a quote from AA and Green Flag also.

 

[Gazwag]

Like all "insurance" companies they lure you in with a good deal and then **** on you.
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I don't know, have been an AA member for many years and as a loyal customer I have home start for free (not sure what that's worth, maybe £40 a year), not many company's who reward loyalty nowadays

 

[Bozza]

We're with RAC but, every year, I cancel and then join again. New customer rates are better than renewals and going via Quidco brings cash back too.



Never had any issue with RAC service on the few times we've had to call them.

 

[ofco8]

I don't know, have been an AA member for many years and as a loyal customer I have home start for free (not sure what that's worth, maybe £40 a year), not many company's who reward loyalty nowadays

I was really pleased with RAC for years until this last renewal.That is why I shall look around again next year. Or, may try Bozzas wheeze.

 

[sten_super]

I don't know, have been an AA member for many years and as a loyal customer I have home start for free (not sure what that's worth, maybe £40 a year), not many company's who reward loyalty nowadays

I agree with [MENTION=6691]ofco8[/MENTION]. Compare your deal to the AA new members deal every year, and I'd be amazed if you're not paying more.

Every year when the renewal letter comes through at some extortionate rate I ring up, threaten to leave, and they magically offer cover at the same price as the RAC new members deal. They've even given up the removal of gold car 'privileges', which they did the first year I rang up to challenge the renewal price. It seems to me to be the one ubiquitous service industry where there's genuine and transparent competition.

 

[AnotherArch]

Loyalty counts for nothing nowadays. Now I alternate two covers between AA and RAC each year. Currently personal cover, Roadside and Recovery (but not Home) is around £100 for new customer that nets down to just over £60 with cashback via Topcashback. This compared to renewal quote from RAC in this case of £121, that came down to £77 on the phone - but not close enough. Both organisations are comparable, just depends on the individual engineer and how busy they are, if they have to sub-contract.

 

[Gazwag]

I agree with [MENTION=6691]ofco8[/MENTION]. Compare your deal to the AA new members deal every year, and I'd be amazed if you're not paying more.

Every year when the renewal letter comes through at some extortionate rate I ring up, threaten to leave, and they magically offer cover at the same price as the RAC new members deal. They've even given up the removal of gold car 'privileges', which they did the first year I rang up to challenge the renewal price. It seems to me to be the one ubiquitous service industry where there's genuine and transparent competition.

Just checked my bank statement and I paid £80.52 in May. Just looked on the AA website and my quote for basic cover + home start is £110

 

[Thunder Bolt]

We were with the AA for many years, then went to Green Flag. Now we get RAC cover, as part of a travel package with our bank account. It includes Europe cover and travel insurance, saving quite a bit of money.

 

[CP 0 3 BHA]

When I researched this a few months ago I ended up using QDOS - much cheaper than AA or RAC and very good online feedback. Not had to call them out yet though!

 

[GOM]

Don't know if it's still the same but the difference for the recovery home service was that the RAC picked you up and took you all the way, but AA transferred you to a new vehicle at each of the area boundaries, hence called AA Relay.

 

[porkypie]

I use these can not go wrong for £41 a year! http://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/

 

[Fungus]

Nowadays I buy breakdown cover with my car insurance (having done the tedious online comparison website) - they all offer basic cover, but make sure you include the options for home start / recovery, etc.

 

[sten_super]

Just checked my bank statement and I paid £80.52 in May. Just looked on the AA website and my quote for basic cover + home start is £110

Fair play, no idea how you've managed to wangle that! Every single year for me they add about £50 to the website signup cost for a renewal...

 

[Cheshire Cat]

There is virtually no difference between the services except the price and how they charge them. Currently I use Green Flag because they are (marginally) cheaper.

 

[Official Old Man]

Never auto renew any contract.

 

[Murray 17]

I always use the discount breakdown services. This year we are with Start. Roughly £40 a year for everything and never had a problem.

 

[beorhthelm]

my missus handles this (being a bloke, i can fix it... except i dont have a single tool in the car) and goes with RAC. as i recall they are considerably cheaper for the home start service.

 

[Wellesley]

Currently get free AA cover with Mrs LBG and her bank account but that is about to change,so have been looking at the Big Two and in the past always had the AA however just look at the current RAC offer. So any advice please. http://www.rac.co.uk/breakdown-cover?WT.srch=1&gclscr=aw.ds&gclid=COaujd_pt8cCFcfnwgodpk4Aww

Not sure what your wife's sexuality has to do with it.

 

[spongy]

I used to use AA but stopped a few years ago. I now use Ford. My local ford dealer (in fact any participating) dealer run a bloody good deal on servicing every year for cars over 5 years old. £120ish for a minor service and £180ish for a major fully inclusive. And throw in free breakdown cover for the year. Ideal for me as I have a performance car that needs a service annually not just mileage/year intervals.