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Old 28-04-2018, 01:27 PM
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I'm after advice on which breakdown cover to get for our family. Currently we have basic AA cover through our Lloyds Silver account. However I've had a letter today saying the cost of the account is going up to £12/month. As the breakdown cover is the only thing I'm interested in with the account, I think £12 is a lot for basic cover with no home start.
So to put you in the picture I have a 2010 330d and my wife has a 2006 120d, and we have two children (8&13). I would like nationwide cover and home start. Not too bothered about onward travel but if a good deal can be found then I'll think about it.
How much do you guys pay and who with?
Also it it better / cheaper to cover each vehicle or to cover the people in them?

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Old 28-04-2018, 04:24 PM
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Im with rac as it covers you and any car your in control of if road legal and does everything except onward travel for £110 a year
Old 28-04-2018, 08:43 PM
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Join csma and get reduced Britannia Rescue
Csma £26
Breakdown £70
Got one car registered plus personal cover for both of us with anything we drive
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Well this seems to be a pretty good deal :
RAC personal cover for me and the wife that includes roadside rescue, national recovery and at home for £148.99. Now the clever bit is if I take out this policy via 'TopCashback' I get £63 cash back meaning the total cost is only £85.99
Old 29-04-2018, 05:29 AM
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Have a look at autoaid. ..sometimes an offer on Groupon.
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I am with the rac and have used them a few times, their service has always been spot on. They do try and sting you at renewal time though but it's quite easy to get it knocked down.
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Originally Posted by RichieST
I am with the rac and have used them a few times, their service has always been spot on. They do try and sting you at renewal time though but it's quite easy to get it knocked down.
Agree totally. I always ring up and ask for RSOC discount and they cant find it but always knock a chunk off. RAC cover the people so any car you are in is covered.
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I have RAC cover through my Bank account, home start, relay and breakdown and the few times I have needed them found them very helpful and reliable.
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i got 100 quid off my AA renewal as i phoned and complained
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