[Mk2] [Turbo] Good breakdown recovery?

[mr2nut123]

I'm taking a few more long distance trips in the tubby now and think it's a good idea to get some breakdown recovery. I'm looking for recovery that will bring me back to my specified location and not just the nearest garage. How much would I be looking at and who's best to go with etc?

[FreeFall]

I have Britannia 'ResQ' through my insurance. They saved the day when my turbo oil return feed melted on the downpipe recently - took them 40 minutes to get to me on the M4 and then had a choice of going on to my final destination or taking me home.

Nick

[Martin F]

i pay £10 a month with the AA, that's for breakdown cover, home start and relay which means that they will take my car anywhere in the uk if it breaks down....

they do try putting it up to £15 every year but i just phone them up yearly to remind them that they are offering it for £10 a month over the Internet, cheeky beggars

[cherdyboy]

im with direct line breakdown and it costs just over £100 per year for my rev2 tubby.
I get upto 3 callouts per year, which includes to my home address aswell (some cheaper options wont cover home start), can be towed to a location of my choice if they cant solve the problem.
So if i break down i can be towed home, then if i cant get the problem sorted there i can then get them out to tow me to a garage of my choice.
It used to cost about £80 per year with my rev3 n/a.

[KrisMoyse]

Sign up for an Ultimate Rewards bank account with Halifax.

Only £12.50 a month and you get RAC breakdown cover, mobile phone insurance, travel insurance and loads of other stuff free

[KIYA]

I am on the look out for cheap breakdown recovery atm......want to go with Club Toyota as it's cheaper than going directly with the RAC.....but they say my car is a "grey" import... and wont cover her...I have a man on the inside trying to help me out.

Who ever heard of Club Toyota not allowing a Toyota to join their club????????

[ian_106]

I've not used these people myself but for £59 a year you get this service..

Full UK and European breakdown cover for any insured driver
Home assistance service
Roadside repairs
Recovery to the nearest garage, your intended destination or home
Car hire or public transport costs
Accommodation costs
Save at least 50% on similar policies with the AA and the RAC
Enjoy the peace of mind that 115 million other drivers are covered by Europ Assistance.

http://www.quotelinedirect.co.uk/breakdown/

[KrisMoyse]

Bit more info for you on the Halifax Ultimate Rewards Bank Account.

As I said before it's only £12.50 a month and fo all you get its a bargain! Even if you only got the breakdown cover.

See for yourself:

• Worldwide Multi-Trip Family Travel Insurance
  First £300 of any agreed overdraft limit interest-free. Subject to status.
  RAC Breakdown Cover
  Mobile Phone Insurance
  1% extra interest on the Halifax Instant Saver account
  5.12% AER credit interest on balances up to £2,500 and 0.1% above this
  One-off bonus payment on new home mover and first time buyer mortgages
  One-off bonus payment on new unsecured personal loans
  Discount on Halifax Home Insurance for new and existing customers
  Discount on Halifax Car Insurance for new customers
  Ultimate Reward Discount Card - discounts on attractions, motor services, home and lots more

By the way I DON'T work for Halifax so I'm not trying to sell you this. I actually have this bank account and it's a great asset.

Links here: http://www.halifax.co.uk/bankaccounts/u ... reward.asp

[ChrisW]

Have a read of this article:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insura ... e-recovery

[KIYA]

MSE is a fab forum....I am a member on there too