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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Hi all,

Just got a new car and figured i may aswell get it covered for breakdowns (which i hope i will never need!).

I am after cover only for myself, to cover roadside assistance, towing of the car to a garage for work to be done, and if possible towed home from anywhere in the UK if it cannot be fixed local to its place of breakdown.

Does cover these days cover the persons or the car?

I see the RAC do Roadside - Recovery cover for £104, is there anything better out there?

Thanks
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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ive never had any complaints with the aa, on the two occasions weve broken down they came out and fixed the prob or took the wife and kids home when the belt went on her old car
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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AA is much better than RAC.

Glad to see you have faith in your new German shite
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Green Flag is best out of the lot IMHO - no fuss, just do as you ask when you request assistance.
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rab
AA is much better than RAC.

Glad to see you have faith in your new German shite
How did i know you'd say that!

Will have a look around cheers all
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Because 50% of you agree's with me
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rab
Because 50% of you agree's with me
Meh, not at all.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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They did a test in last weeks Auto Express on breakdown organisations and GEM Motoring Assist came out on top. I've been with the RAC for over 10 years now and never had a problem, used them a few times too.
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