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Old 09 August 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Question AA or RAC

Who are the best ? also need them for european cover as well.

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Old 09 August 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Both about the same I reckon, I just went for the ones with the best coloured vans


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Old 09 August 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Green Flag Via caravan club

Because being a 4wd I need a flatbed to tow it, not a pair of lifting eyes. Also I don't want a numpty trying to fix it by the roadside (unless its a flat battery or snapped alternator/PAS belt), and I want it taken to the garage of my choice.
Old 09 August 2005 | 09:57 PM
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i recomend AA
Old 09 August 2005 | 10:33 PM
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neither go to mondial its cheaper
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I get RAC cover through my insurance at a cheaper price, it's in the small print somewhere....... (Norwich Union)

Maybe you already have cover ??


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the AA has definatly got a lot worse since it was taken over by a bunch of venture capitalists a couple of years ago

it used to be a not for profit organisation for "members" -- now its just a numbers game

having said that every AA man i have had dealings with has been 1st class (but even they say its not the organisation it once was)
Old 18 November 2008 | 09:47 PM
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ADAC. Better and cheaper for European cover: they use the AA here.
Old 18 November 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Right my 2p's worth!

Rac sub contract work out to any local company same with Green flag so you can get any bob dick or Harry to come and help!

AA stick to there own people in proper AA van's/Trucks!

Ok it might take the AA abit more time to come out but i know what i rather!

Last Saturday night my mates GTR 410BHP Skyline alternator caught fire! He pulled over and done all the correct things then called the RAC then after 5 phone calls from the sub contractor and Rac and saying they can't fix it and getting the RIGHT lorry (NEVER asked for it to be fixed!) (Flat bed as performance lowered car) they finally did what was asked. Only asked for recovery to pick the car up and take back to workshop thats it! To much ******* around IMHO

I NEVER have this with the AA and always been pretty good!
Old 18 November 2008 | 10:20 PM
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The AA do a discount for SIDC members
Old 18 November 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Brittannia Rescue all the way!

Take you to the destination of your choice, not just to a garage.
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Originally Posted by AndyC_772
The AA do a discount for SIDC members
SIDC ? (Sorry Blonde moment!)
Old 18 November 2008 | 10:30 PM
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ADAC costs less for Europe wide recovery and onward travel, than the AA charge for Relay in the UK...
Old 18 November 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I have neither, i have my Dad bless him
Old 18 November 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie-nutter
SIDC ? (Sorry Blonde moment!)
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Look into the small print before you decide. Some of the companies charge you to recover the vehicle after an accident, then you claim the fee back from your insurance company. Been with RAC for the wifes car for years. Only had to call them once recently,they arrived in less than 15 mins. Years ago they came to me assistance when the key snapped in the fuel cap of my Cossie. There in less than 5 mins, fixed the key then took the repaired key to nearest Ford dealer to have a new one cut. Can't recommend them enough in my experience.
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ive got aa roadside relay cover, and i have more than had my fare share out of it, roughly 40mins to come, i have broken down in some bad spots on the a14 and they've been spot on.

with the rac or green flag you never know whos gonna pick u up, i once had some scummy bloke turn up, u never know who to trust.
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Originally Posted by cossie-nutter
Right my 2p's worth!

Rac sub contract work out to any local company same with Green flag so you can get any bob dick or Harry to come and help!

AA stick to there own people in proper AA van's/Trucks!

Ok it might take the AA abit more time to come out but i know what i rather!

This isn't true im affraid The AA also use contractors
Old 18 November 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by "MADDOG"
Who are the best ? also need them for european cover as well.

regards "MADDOG"

What's wrong with ADAC then , they use the AA in the uk as I recall ?
Old 18 November 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Biggs
This isn't true im affraid The AA also use contractors
Really never had a contractor yet?
Old 18 November 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie-nutter
Really never had a contractor yet?

Yes, the company i work for (ontime recovery) are AA contractors.
Old 18 November 2008 | 11:41 PM
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I've had ONE contractor turn up, but I knew the firm AND was told by the AA that he would be doing so. Even told me the name of the driver!

The RAC once left my wife stuck on the M1 at 7:30 in the morning in mid-november with a broken down mini. (Woodall Services)

I added her to my AA membership immediately after that
Old 18 November 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Green Flag Via caravan club
Don't tell me you own a caravan Ali
Old 19 November 2008 | 01:32 PM
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AA definitely, my other half is an AA patrol

The AA have far more vehicles than the RAC but also more members.
Old 19 November 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Thats another reason to opt for ADAC Sal. European cover for less than the AA charge for UK Relay, and the AA is their partner here...
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We've got about five AA memberships between us I pay for my own which has been upgraded to the all singing, all dancing top of the range jobby for free because I've been with them so long, I also get a free membership with my bank account. Bob gets a free membership because he works for them, he also gets one free with his bank account. We also got a free membership with the new car

We're pretty much covered I think
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I've found it very hard to beat Autoaid - very simple scheme and it costs £36 a year.
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Originally Posted by ronjeramy
Don't tell me you own a caravan Ali

Just what i was thinking, moderator status should be removed
Old 19 November 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie-nutter
Right my 2p's worth!

Rac sub contract work out to any local company same with Green flag so you can get any bob dick or Harry to come and help!

AA stick to there own people in proper AA van's/Trucks!

Ok it might take the AA abit more time to come out but i know what i rather!

Last Saturday night my mates GTR 410BHP Skyline alternator caught fire! He pulled over and done all the correct things then called the RAC then after 5 phone calls from the sub contractor and Rac and saying they can't fix it and getting the RIGHT lorry (NEVER asked for it to be fixed!) (Flat bed as performance lowered car) they finally did what was asked. Only asked for recovery to pick the car up and take back to workshop thats it! To much ******* around IMHO

I NEVER have this with the AA and always been pretty good!

hi my car broke down at the borders iam with the AA i told them 2 tyres and wheels fooked ...... first they couldnt find me on the map/screen even though i was holding a map and reading road names etc to them.then
they sent out a local firm as they dont have enough staff at the weekends. they have to subcontract local firms for the work think the film deliverance...... man and his son turn up with flatbedhe asked where i was going i said glasgow he said theres no fing way as his truck had a tacho which only had 2 hours left on it before cutting out.he rings the aa up and saids if i knew he were going to Glasgow i would never of atteneded the call he said they told him i stayed local lol chancers!!!!!
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