car breakdown insurance

[catmando]

I'm seeking answerbankers' views on car breakdown insurance. I need cover for one car; UK only; my annual renewal, which includes a lot of stuff I no longer need, is �114. I know I can do better but don't want to buy on price alone. Good service in the event of a claim is more important than a few pounds saved on the premium. I'm also considering no cover at all and calling the AA in the event of a breakdown and joining on the spot which I understand they allow. Thanks in advance for any ideas/recommendations.

[magicmerlin]

Try Autonational Rescue.

http://www.autonational.co.uk/offers001.htm?ca mpaign=google&kw=autonational+rescue

If you register over phone you could get me �15 m&s vouchers for recommending them, but you will need my membership number which i give on request. If you register via web they don't give out vouchers as you get longer membership for same cost.

[gouldc]

Been with the RAC for years - got the basic roadside package and it's done the job well enough. Doesn;t cover breakdowns at the home address, but if you can push the car to the next street, you're ok!

An amusing anecdote about the AA too. I used to work at a motor factor's, and we had display (empty) car batteries on a stand outside. As a cruel practical joke, we used to fil lthem with tap water and pretend to tip the ''acid'' over the new starters.

One was left on display full of water, and someone sold it in error. The customer brought it back in as his car would not start. The AA had checked it and said that a cell was down on it. They didn't notice that the round terminals were hollow with holes that allowed you to see into the battery. Prising the inspection lid off also revealed no insides to the battery. AA the fourth emergancy service? I've stuck with the RAC ever since

[chas2008]

been with the AA for years not the cheapest but the few times i have used them there was no problems.Recently my wife had a puncture and they were with her within 20 mins priority to a woman alone policy.
Also the cover is for the person not the car so it covers any car you drive or are in.

[gem_mother]

We've been with Autonational Rescue for years. I think it's about �100 for two cars for the cover everything kind of option. We've needed them a few times over the years and every time they've been brilliant. They've got someone to us within half an hour each time.

[suf1234]

Try comparison sites that compare breakdown cover providers to get you the best result. Try this site www.theycompare.co.uk they compare break down cover.