Breakdown cover

arnosvale65 · 27th January 2017, 11:22

Does anyone know the name of the company who charge a small monthly fee then you have to pay for repairs etc and claim the money back? I did have it but have completely forgotten the name!

Blackrose · 27th January 2017, 14:13

This is one with a yearly fee. Covers the persons not the car so very handy if you have more than on vehicle.

https://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/ContactUs.aspx

Blackrose

jonny8oy · 27th January 2017, 14:16

Do you mean AutoAid? I used them for a few years and called them out twice - brilliant and helpful both times - happy to recommend them.

Only pain is they only insure the driver, so when my other half drives the car she's not covered, unless we were married!

I'm using Britannica breakdown through my Nationwide Flex account right now. Works out to be pretty cost effective, especially after the AA wanted to empty my wallet for their renewal. I also become quickly bored of having to barter the AA to reduce the renewal price..

coolguy · 27th January 2017, 14:22

I think the one you mean is the one run by the Guild of Experienced Motorists (GEM). It is always highly rated, and I believe their address is in Forest Row. I had cover through them when they were the Company of Veteran Motorists (CVM), but fell out when they stopped issuing their famous V grille badges, as i was proud to display how many years I had driven without any convictions.

steve-45 · 27th January 2017, 15:25

I remember my father had a VM (veteran motorist) badge on his car, shame they don't do them any longer.

arnosvale65 · 27th January 2017, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackrose

This is one with a yearly fee. Covers the persons not the car so very handy if you have more than on vehicle.

https://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/ContactUs.aspx

Blackrose

The very one, thanks. Do they autorenew as I have no record of ever renewing it?

Synchromesh · 27th January 2017, 18:31

I use GEM and it includes Legal Assistance. Because you get this with the breakdown cover you can delete it from your insurance. The £25-£30 you save by deleting it from your motor insurance reduces the cost of the breakdown cover. The more people living at the same address that you add to the breakdown cover the better value it becomes. If four people take breakdown cover and delete the legal assistance from their insurance the money saved almost pays for the breakdown cover. Be careful, not all breakdown companies provide legal assistance.

Blackrose · 27th January 2017, 21:08

Arno I don't think they Auto renew. Equity Red Star are now involved. It went up from £35 to 40 something,mines due in April so will see if they raise it again, if they do it's time to shop around. Give them a ring.

Blackrose

steve-45 · 28th January 2017, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackrose

Arno I don't think they Auto renew. Equity Red Star are now involved. It went up from £35 to 40 something,mines due in April so will see if they raise it again, if they do it's time to shop around. Give them a ring.

Blackrose

If they are anything like the AA, you can expect a 10% to 20% price rise every year !

Old Mally · 28th January 2017, 09:42

Autoaid no longer charge you and repay, there is no bill for normal call out now it seems.

27th January 2017, 11:22	#1
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27th January 2017, 14:13	#2
Blackrose Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockton - On - Tees Posts: 367 Thanks: 55 Thanked 119 Times in 88 Posts	This is one with a yearly fee. Covers the persons not the car so very handy if you have more than on vehicle. https://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/ContactUs.aspx Blackrose

27th January 2017, 14:16	#3
jonny8oy Regular poster MG ZT-T CDTI+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Barnet Posts: 70 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Do you mean AutoAid? I used them for a few years and called them out twice - brilliant and helpful both times - happy to recommend them. Only pain is they only insure the driver, so when my other half drives the car she's not covered, unless we were married! I'm using Britannica breakdown through my Nationwide Flex account right now. Works out to be pretty cost effective, especially after the AA wanted to empty my wallet for their renewal. I also become quickly bored of having to barter the AA to reduce the renewal price..

27th January 2017, 14:22	#4
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I think the one you mean is the one run by the Guild of Experienced Motorists (GEM). It is always highly rated, and I believe their address is in Forest Row. I had cover through them when they were the Company of Veteran Motorists (CVM), but fell out when they stopped issuing their famous V grille badges, as i was proud to display how many years I had driven without any convictions.

27th January 2017, 15:25	#5
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I remember my father had a VM (veteran motorist) badge on his car, shame they don't do them any longer.

27th January 2017, 18:31	#7
Synchromesh Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Preston Posts: 624 Thanks: 50 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	I use GEM and it includes Legal Assistance. Because you get this with the breakdown cover you can delete it from your insurance. The £25-£30 you save by deleting it from your motor insurance reduces the cost of the breakdown cover. The more people living at the same address that you add to the breakdown cover the better value it becomes. If four people take breakdown cover and delete the legal assistance from their insurance the money saved almost pays for the breakdown cover. Be careful, not all breakdown companies provide legal assistance.

27th January 2017, 21:08	#8
Blackrose Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockton - On - Tees Posts: 367 Thanks: 55 Thanked 119 Times in 88 Posts	Arno I don't think they Auto renew. Equity Red Star are now involved. It went up from £35 to 40 something,mines due in April so will see if they raise it again, if they do it's time to shop around. Give them a ring. Blackrose

28th January 2017, 09:42	#10
Old Mally Regular poster Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: littleborough Posts: 89 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Autoaid no longer charge you and repay, there is no bill for normal call out now it seems.