I have just had a look at one of the comparison sites for breakdown cover and there seems to be a lot of new names to chose from at a fraction of the price of the traditional ones.

I have been with the AA for years, but their price is about £130 for the main package. First call and rescue my car.com are offering a similar product for £100 less!
I have never heard of these companies, but I suspect they are just going to use the same local mechanics the AA sent out last time I broke down about 7 years ago.
I rarely drive more than 20 miles from home, only drive Japanese cars and cover less than 7k a year, so unless you all tell me horror stories from these companies I think I will save the money.

Thanks for any advice.

 

*Breadown cover*
is that for when it falls off your head just as your taking a piccy

 

You should be able to negotiate with the AA. My renewel is around £120 every year (for cover for my wife and I) and I typically pay about £90 in the end.

Steve

 

Flipping typos in in the title

 

Agreed, I talked them down to £70 last year, but my renewal is quoted at £97.
I just can't be bothered haggling to save a few quid when they seem so over priced relative to many others.