RAC renewal.Is it time for a change? - Page 2

MissMoppet · 3rd January 2024, 12:44

Green Flag for me after the disaster on the M6 a few months ago with the RAC. Also see here and especially Reader's Comments which will make your hair stand on end. (I pay less than £40 a year).

torque2me · 3rd January 2024, 12:48

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Originally Posted by TomTheTyke

Can't comment on the quality of service, but my view was both they and AA are now owned by hedge funds or whatever, driving profits over actually helping motorists.

Anyway...

I also had a big increase in renewal quote so priced up with (I think) Gem, who advertise in the MGOC magazine.

Phoned RAC on the off-chance they'd beat it, and they did. The lady in the call centre went about it in a convoluted way, some of it monthly payments, then she gave me so many months 'free,' but in the end the cost per month of cover WAS cheaper than Gem and LOADS cheaper than the initial RAC renewal quote.

So although it's a con and you shouldn't have to do it, 20 minutes or so on the phone saved me a lot.

I doubt if they will be as generous next year. You are "new business" and like car insurance they will beat a quote to get the business. However........!
Kev

FLYING BANANA · 3rd January 2024, 13:46

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

I remember your post at the time Bob.

Where on earth did they get £425 from? Were you with the AA in 2022 and if so what did you pay that year?

Been with the AA a number of years. You need to read the small print as there is a clause that the “unlimited call outs” is in fact limited. I exceeded that limit in 2022. They tried putting it up to £325 but again I contested it with a quote from Gocompare.com and they reduced it to £150.

VVC-Geeza · 3rd January 2024, 15:04

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Originally Posted by torque2me

I doubt if they will be as generous next year. You are "new business" and like car insurance they will beat a quote to get the business. However........!
Kev

I remember this club started an affiliation with the RAC about 4-5 years ago regarding a 'favourable' price to NEW members.Not sure if it's still in place.I recall remarking at the time that it would have been nice if a discount could have been negotiated for existing members but was soon hushed up.

boater · 3rd January 2024, 16:58

I am with Autoaid and have been for many years. Only one call out made but the service was spot on. Their policy on older cars has changed - it used to require a premium of about £15 above the regular £62 but at last renewal the premium is no different at £62 but there is a standing charge of £25 per call out.

I still think it is a great value policy when you consider it covers you and your spouse whilst driving any car and includes home start and recovery to the destination of your choice.

stevenkeyte · 3rd January 2024, 17:03

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Originally Posted by torque2me

I doubt if they will be as generous next year. You are "new business" and like car insurance they will beat a quote to get the business. However........!
Kev

I went over to Green Flag in January 2022 after a big price hike in my RAC membership. First year Green Flag was £76.16 and this increased in July 2023 to £95.09 ( can't remember why the first membership was an 18 month duration, may have been a special offer),

Steve

VVC-Geeza · 3rd January 2024, 17:11

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Originally Posted by boater

I am with Autoaid and have been for many years. Only one call out made but the service was spot on. Their policy on older cars has changed - it used to require a premium of about £15 above the regular £62 but at last renewal the premium is no different at £62 but there is a standing charge of £25 per call out.

I still think it is a great value policy when you consider it covers you and your spouse whilst driving any car and includes home start and recovery to the destination of your choice.

Superb value that.You have the same benefits there that the RAC are asking £225 for.And as a member of 35 years.

Yorkshire GOC · 3rd January 2024, 17:41

I have been with RAC for 10 years - my renewal is 11.50 per month for

Roadside, Recovery, At Home
24/7 roadside and home rescue
Unlimited tow anywhere in the UK
Plus a 20-mile taxi home

So am OK with that.

VVC-Geeza · 3rd January 2024, 17:51

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

I have been with RAC for 10 years - my renewal is 11.50 per month for

Roadside, Recovery, At Home
24/7 roadside and home rescue
Unlimited tow anywhere in the UK
Plus a 20-mile taxi home

So am OK with that.

Do you have a 'personal membership' ? IE you in any car.

If so I'd love to hear them explain the consistency of their pricing structure.

edwardmk · 4th January 2024, 09:07

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Originally Posted by stevenkeyte

I went over to Green Flag in January 2022 after a big price hike in my RAC membership. First year Green Flag was £76.16 and this increased in July 2023 to £95.09 ( can't remember why the first membership was an 18 month duration, may have been a special offer),

Steve

I was under the impression that Green Flag didn't cover older cars?

I was with the AA for years until several years ago I realised I joined at a motorway service station for £30 and was now being asked to renew at over £300. They seem to add products you didn't ask for, in my case European Cover and other bells and whistles. It was easier to cancel than talk to anyone at the time.

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Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,070 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	I have been with RAC for 10 years - my renewal is 11.50 per month for Roadside, Recovery, At Home 24/7 roadside and home rescue Unlimited tow anywhere in the UK Plus a 20-mile taxi home So am OK with that. __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

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boater Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rotherham Posts: 232 Thanks: 107 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts	I am with Autoaid and have been for many years. Only one call out made but the service was spot on. Their policy on older cars has changed - it used to require a premium of about £15 above the regular £62 but at last renewal the premium is no different at £62 but there is a standing charge of £25 per call out. I still think it is a great value policy when you consider it covers you and your spouse whilst driving any car and includes home start and recovery to the destination of your choice.