RAC

[stag36587]

Hi, am I right in thinking I can get RAC membership with a discount through MMOC? If so, how? As AA renewal is extortionate this year (and I don't like their assumption that I will automatically renew) I am looking for other options.

[Gareth]

You could ring the AA and tell them that you're leaving and that you know you can get cover cheaper elsewhere. I do that every year and generally get the premium cut by 30% or so. It's a swizz, but there you are.

[Dean]

I always get quotes elsewhere, call the AA back and find they price match. Especially if you say the quote was from the RAC.

[silloyd]

We always get our joint RAC membership through Tesco Clubcard points, check out the deals section. Great freebie.

[mike.perry]

AA/RAC membership is often tagged on to bank accounts, gold, platignum, etc.

[lambrettalad]

HI I Saved £58 off my RAC membership by quoting my membership number

[autolycus]

Have a look at AutoAid. Not right for everyone, not needed for any classics insured with RH or others that include breakdown cover, but struck me as a good price for married people with more than one everyday car. Not tried claiming yet, but I've only been a member a few months, after finally succumbing to pressure from The Boss. In 43 years of car owning I'd have claimed twice - once when the crankshaft snapped on an MG YB, and once when my A60 was stolen and the gyppos nicked the battery before parking it up, so I think my previous policy of self-insuring was sound.

One more thing to watch is that some breakdown organisations are very strict about not covering larger trailers.

Kevin

[bmcecosse]

And some don't cover classic cars - so check carefully - although the roadside and recovery included with the RH insurance is excellent - although never had to use it myself - so far........

[lambrettalad]

I had a rear wheel puncture ( on my Vespa PX )yesterday morning doing 50 along the A45 near Ryton (8.45am) called RAC had three phone calls to check on me ,wheel changed and back on my way by 9.10 ,fantastic service

by the way the thick sqiddgy liquid you put in a tubed tyre enable a slower deflate when punctured works !!!!!!!!

[Alex'n'Ane]

FJ offer breakdown cover, as standard with their policy. I've had to be recovered 3times in total, twice by this, and once by AA (on passengers policy) I found the local recovery people used by (axa I believe do the breakdown part of it) were incredibly helpful, and fast. They came out quickly (about 30mins), asked me the problem, whether I thought/knew it was fixable if we had the part, then after a momentary look obviously agreed and just towed me to my final desination. The AA however took longer to come out (1 hour) and insisted on trying to 'fix' the problem (Its to do with their stupid company incentive thing apparently) despite me knowing they would not be able to get the part. (sunday, and it was the float chamber on carb) They asked over the phone whether it was fixable and I had already said no. This guy took about half an hour, then had to leave as 'getting towed' was in effect a different job. An identical van came back another half hour later, and using their arm thing relayed the car home. (another thing, these can only tow you at like 50 instead of 60 apparently)
So all in all, maybe take a look at green flag or someone who just use local people. They will be lot more likely to listen to you if you know what your doing atall!

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

The AA has been owned by a private equity firm for a few years now (not sure about the RAC but they probably are aswell) who are interested in one thing only: making money. Thus you will not get the same service as you used to when it was owned by people who actually wanted to help others in their time of need, and provide a service where every action was not dictated by accountants.

[irmscher]

A sign of the times prices go up but service quality goes down

[StaffsMoggie]

All the more reason not to use them.

In 25 years of driving I have never joined one of these outfits.

[Alex'n'Ane]

All the more reason not to use them.

In 25 years of driving I have never joined one of these outfits.

What do you do when you brake down then? And its not a roadside fixable problem? Or you dont have the spare?

[autolycus]

"Self Insure". If you've got a couple of hundred quid spare, mentally allocate it to a car emergency breakdown fund. Add £50 or whatever to it every year. When you break down, and need help, just pay. It'll be an arm and a leg if you're somewhere the police have cosied up with a select few recovery firms, like a motorway, but otherwise just use your fancyfone to find a local garage. It's a strong incentive to maintain your car properly, and you'll finish up with a pot of money.

Or, as I and others have said, insure your car with RH or similar and get breakdown cover included.

Kevin

[StaffsMoggie]

All the more reason not to use them.

In 25 years of driving I have never joined one of these outfits.

What do you do when you brake down then? And its not a roadside fixable problem? Or you dont have the spare?

I dont break down! Seriously, I never have been left stranded yet..

Give it time though!

[lambrettalad]

It depends on your attitude to risk and peace of mind,especially in my case for my other 1/2 .Life's a gamble and it isn't fair ,so no right or wrong if you want it buy the one that suits you if you don't ,don't

I happen to think the service is better than it was years ago and the price if you need it is pretty cheap compared with the alternatives.It's an insurance policy ,some you win some you don't .

[StaffsMoggie]

Fair points. Certainly if my other half drove I would get cover for her.

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

It's probably woth the joining fee to get trailered home especially when recovery cost me £90 for knackered big ends only 2 junctions down the motorway.

[cjwright]

Always good service with RH though only one rescue needed when distributor chewed itself up. Local firm in Skipton N Yorks and took me home 20 miles away.