It just goes to show . . . . .
18 February 2008, 09:18 PM
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It just goes to show . . . . .
. . . . . it doesn't hurt to ask.
I had my renewal for breakdown cover come through today & the AA wanted £96 for "Roadside & Relay" for me in any vehicle (handy for Simon)
Not being one to grab the first thing that's offered I did a quick search & found that new members joining the AA were being offered exactly the same cover for £69.75. So much for loyalty.
Breakdown Options - The AA
I checked with the RAC & they were doing a comparable cover (Solution 1) for new members for £69.
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
So not being afraid to haggle I rang the AA renewals section & said that I will not be renewing with them unless they can do better.
I was transferred to their Retainer section & I pointed out the situation I was faced with. A few keyboard strokes could be heard down the phone & then I am told :
"We would really like to keep you as a member so we are willing to match the RAC's £69 for another year with us.You will also benefit in that our price will be being increased on the web site in March."
Result. 5 minutes research & a phone call saved me £27.
If in doubt haggle it out.
Mark
I had my renewal for breakdown cover come through today & the AA wanted £96 for "Roadside & Relay" for me in any vehicle (handy for Simon)
Not being one to grab the first thing that's offered I did a quick search & found that new members joining the AA were being offered exactly the same cover for £69.75. So much for loyalty.
Breakdown Options - The AA
I checked with the RAC & they were doing a comparable cover (Solution 1) for new members for £69.
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
So not being afraid to haggle I rang the AA renewals section & said that I will not be renewing with them unless they can do better.
I was transferred to their Retainer section & I pointed out the situation I was faced with. A few keyboard strokes could be heard down the phone & then I am told :
"We would really like to keep you as a member so we are willing to match the RAC's £69 for another year with us.You will also benefit in that our price will be being increased on the web site in March."
Result. 5 minutes research & a phone call saved me £27.
If in doubt haggle it out.
Mark
18 February 2008, 09:24 PM
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Good result Mark , these compaines are always pulling these type of strokes , they figure a large percentage of people just renew without even thinking about it , but this can kick them in the *** when their customers realise they are taking the pee 
. They do it on insurance every year too .
Dave
. They do it on insurance every year too . Dave
18 February 2008, 10:02 PM
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18 February 2008, 10:42 PM
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. . . . . it doesn't hurt to ask.
I had my renewal for breakdown cover come through today & the AA wanted £96 for "Roadside & Relay" for me in any vehicle (handy for Simon)
Not being one to grab the first thing that's offered I did a quick search & found that new members joining the AA were being offered exactly the same cover for £69.75. So much for loyalty.
Breakdown Options - The AA
I checked with the RAC & they were doing a comparable cover (Solution 1) for new members for £69.
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
So not being afraid to haggle I rang the AA renewals section & said that I will not be renewing with them unless they can do better.
I was transferred to their Retainer section & I pointed out the situation I was faced with. A few keyboard strokes could be heard down the phone & then I am told :
"We would really like to keep you as a member so we are willing to match the RAC's £69 for another year with us.You will also benefit in that our price will be being increased on the web site in March."
Result. 5 minutes research & a phone call saved me £27.
If in doubt haggle it out.
Mark
I had my renewal for breakdown cover come through today & the AA wanted £96 for "Roadside & Relay" for me in any vehicle (handy for Simon)
Not being one to grab the first thing that's offered I did a quick search & found that new members joining the AA were being offered exactly the same cover for £69.75. So much for loyalty.
Breakdown Options - The AA
I checked with the RAC & they were doing a comparable cover (Solution 1) for new members for £69.
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
So not being afraid to haggle I rang the AA renewals section & said that I will not be renewing with them unless they can do better.
I was transferred to their Retainer section & I pointed out the situation I was faced with. A few keyboard strokes could be heard down the phone & then I am told :
"We would really like to keep you as a member so we are willing to match the RAC's £69 for another year with us.You will also benefit in that our price will be being increased on the web site in March."
Result. 5 minutes research & a phone call saved me £27.
If in doubt haggle it out.
Mark
18 February 2008, 10:54 PM
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Yes that is the online price for a year with the RAC Simon or £69.75 with the AA.
Click on this AA link for details :-
Breakdown Options - The AA
Or this for the RAC :-
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
You got your heads sorted yet?
Mark
Click on this AA link for details :-
Breakdown Options - The AA
Or this for the RAC :-
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
You got your heads sorted yet?
Mark
18 February 2008, 10:58 PM
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Yes that is the online price for a year with the RAC Simon or £69.75 with the AA.
Click on this AA link for details :-
Breakdown Options - The AA
Or this for the RAC :-
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
You got your heads sorted yet?
Mark
Click on this AA link for details :-
Breakdown Options - The AA
Or this for the RAC :-
UK Breakdown Cover, Roadside Assistance
You got your heads sorted yet?
Mark
not long now.
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