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Old 10 August 2006, 05:45 PM
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My question is, and I am open to suggestions, where can I find a cheap breakdown service.

I could use the AA or RAC, however about 95% of the time I am within a 10 mile radius of where I live and if my car breaks down, I will not have too much of a problem in getting it towed home, but I want some type of breakdown assistance if I ever go further afield.

I begrudge paying £150 per year for something I will only need about 3 times a year.

Thanks for your help in advance
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Originally Posted by Andy-C
My question is, and I am open to suggestions, where can I find a cheap breakdown service.

I could use the AA or RAC, however about 95% of the time I am within a 10 mile radius of where I live and if my car breaks down, I will not have too much of a problem in getting it towed home, but I want some type of breakdown assistance if I ever go further afield.

I begrudge paying £150 per year for something I will only need about 3 times a year.

Thanks for your help in advance
Andy
can i ask why your car breaks down 3 times a year?
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
can i ask why your car breaks down 3 times a year?

I see what you mean. Didn't make myself too clear did I??

What I meant was I can recover myself within a 10-20 mile radius of my home, but when I'm out of the area, I want peace of mind that if my car did breakdown, there would be someone I could call, but as I'm not out of the area too often, I don't want to pay £150 per year just in case.

hope that makes sense now.

Old 10 August 2006, 09:25 PM
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http://www.norwichunion.com/breakdown-cover/

Backed by the RAC but they ask a few extra questions and rate a fair bit cheaper
Old 10 August 2006, 09:34 PM
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Greenflag pretty good. reccommended by my Uncle whom runs a Breakdown Service (for lorries) the trade used to rate them so must be good?

Use nearest garage in area to your car.
Old 10 August 2006, 10:20 PM
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www.moneysavingexpert.co.uk

Search 'breakdown'. Youll pay from £32 (!) if you opt for a pay and claim service ('relay').


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I pay about £80 a year for the AA. (Recovery home or destination and not to the nearest garage)
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http://www.moneysupermarket.com/road...CarDetails.asp

go here i got mine dirt cheap about £30ish and more for your money than rac or AA
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Im sure Id said that 20 minutes before..........

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