nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: koda Fabia VRS 5J
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I have recently relised I'm not with a breakdown company. 
Who are you with and why?
I'm thinking of joining one soon but not sure who to go with?
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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AA
It's free.
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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AA
It's free
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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Free?
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Matt L
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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rac its free 
on some family thing so i just get given a card every now and then, never had to use it though
[Edited on 28-09-2009 by Matt L]
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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Yes, with my bank. I got it when I upgraded my bank account.
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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Yes, with my MiTo - 3 years free with any new Alfa 
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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I'm with the AA - the missus pays for a dual membership; used to be with the RAC then left after I had to wait 4 hours to be rescued in the middle of Southampton. Some dickhead threw a Mcdonalds strawberry milkshake all voer the car whilst I was waiting and I a policeman told me to put my no. plate back on the front bumper properly.
Then when the RAC did turn up, the car started first time, bastard but he told me what it was that had caused it - turned out the 1,2 doesn't even have that part!
AA are coming to pick my Audi up in 20mins
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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i have AA with my mums business cover and RAC cover free ith my bank account, the RAC one is the best so far
quickest to come to me and also covers any car im travelling in
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
Location: pain
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None.
I should as my current mode of transport is even more french than the last, but I can't afford it. 
Wouldn't be the AA or the RAC either way though.
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
Location: Highland
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RAC, got it with my bank account.
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: koda Fabia VRS 5J
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Anyone recommend Green Flag?
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
Location: Wolverhampton Drives: S15
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AA
They just sent me a big free Road Atlas too! trying to keep me sweet so I renew...
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sc0ott
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Registered: 16th Feb 09
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think i really need to. travelling 70 miles per day during the week in a car that has the power of a blender isnt good.
are there certain types of cover? by that i mean can you pay more per month say for a better service or is it the one price? i have never looked into this, ever.
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: koda Fabia VRS 5J
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Were in the same boat then sc0ott.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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I'm with RAC but to be honest, they're not very quick. Waited for 3 hours for them on my old bike before, because the woman thought a Honda VFR400 was another name for a Honda Jazz so they sent out a car recovery truck, dick.
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JonnyJ
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Registered: 23rd Sep 05
Location: Scotchland
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When owing a XE Corsa, it is really essential. Saved me a few times. Think i pay £7.99 a month.
I did get it with my bank but they only recover you if your within 15 miles of where you want the car taking the rest you have to pay for at an obscene price per mile.
Always best to have full cover for the entire country, you cant guarantee where you will breakdown!
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oceansoul
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Sunbury, Surrey
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rac. We pay 109£ per year and me, me mum, me dad and me bro all get a card. Its the top package too.
To those that have said they cant afford it, you should really try find the cash to get recovery atleast. When i had a smash in my nova, as i didnt have recovery the police said they have to get there own contractors to recover it cost £300 for literially 10min drive. Wasnt aloud to organise my own transport i.e. Mate with a flatbed compare that 2 when i crashed my corsa not far from my gf's in wales (i live in london) rac recovery. 3hour drive. Cost nowt 
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macky
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Registered: 24th Oct 07
Location: Albrighton, Wolverhampton
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quote:
Originally posted by sc0ott
think i really need to. travelling 70 miles per day during the week in a car that has the power of a blender isnt good.
are there certain types of cover? by that i mean can you pay more per month say for a better service or is it the one price? i have never looked into this, ever.
i think with most of the recovery companies, you can get different levels of recovery
normal roadside assistance, where they come and try and fix the problem and if they fail, then they tow you to a garage within a certain distance
then you can get home start, where they fix your car on the drive if it won't start
and then there's normally the most expensive one, where they recover you from anywhere in the UK and take you home
i think i also get it free with my bank, but i only get the basic recovery. so i paid extra on my insurance to get the full one as well
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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AA. Just because they were cheaper for me..
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sc0ott
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Registered: 16th Feb 09
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quote:
Originally posted by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo
Were in the same boat then sc0ott.
ive drove 8500ish miles since may, it has 58+K on the clock. it must be due a breakdown very soon and with it coming up to crimbo fingers crossed it doesnt
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Neo
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Registered: 20th Feb 07
Location: Essex
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Citroen, Greenflag and AA Family Policy with AA (Mum, Dad, Brother and Me) - Greenflag family with GF's mum and dad and citroen give me free 3 years break down cover
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aron
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Registered: 10th May 07
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
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you don't need it with a well maintained x16xe, mk2 golf on the other hand... 
i'm with the AA.
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Liverpool
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no one.
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Yes, with my MiTo - 3 years free with any new Alfa
Why does that not surprise me?
I'm on my dad's AA policy. It's the full £250 a year or something one where they'll even come to your house to try and sort your car on your doorstep!
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