2010-09-02 23:18:40

Where can I find cheap breakdown cover?

Answer (by Martin H):
Hi,
Try first here: www.simplebreakdowncover.co.uk. This is a price comparison website and they compare UK and European breakdown covers - actually compare, not only list banners and ads. There is a quite sophisticated search engine which compares hundreds of covers and they'll give you the exact premium based on your individual requirements (i.e. car age, your age etc.) for the whole variety of recovery providers (AA, RAC and smaller ones). They won't list policies that are not relevant to you (i.e. your car is to old etc.). There are two types of search available: you can search covers that are available within your budget or you can choose options you need and they'll list products that match your requirements (with their prices) from the majority of breakdown service providers operating in the UK.

You can find some special offers there as well which will give you extra discounts (that is, some covers can cost you less than advertised on providers' websites...). For example, a while ago you could get cashback on any UK cover from either RAC or The AA (probably the most reliable and the biggest breakdown recovery providers in the UK).

Hope this helps.

2010-08-10 12:51:58

Should I get breakdown cover?

My car is only 2 years old and I very rarely travel more than 20 miles away from my home. Therefore I haven't found it necessary to get any breakdown cover. I'll be travelling in the UK soon , about 300 miles away from home. I'm a single mum and it'll be just my daughter and myself. My first question is, what would happen if I phoned the RAC or AA from my mobile if I did break down? The second question is, what happens if I use one of the roadside phones? My third question is, is it possible to get roadside cover for a week only?

Answer (by Timothy L):
If you phone them up they usuallywill come but you will have to join there and then.Using one of the roadside phones works but you will pay lots for recovery. A weeks cover is not usually possible. Use the comparison sites to get cover, its not that expensive and if you are a single Mum with children its money well spent - even if you have a flat tyre you may not be able to change it as the wheel nuts are often too tight. If you have any Tesco vouchers then £17 worth of these will get you are years RAC subscription.

2010-07-20 00:46:17

What do you think of our Beauty In The Breakdown by The Scene Aesthetic cover?

This is our cover of Beauty In The Breakdown by The Scene Aesthetic, there's a few mistakes.. But we'd like to know what you think (: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtl5lpRMpG8 Thanks (:

Answer (by Amy):
It was okay (:

2010-02-21 12:44:08

Can you buy laptop breakdown cover a month after buying the laptop/netbook?

I've seem a netbook I want in argos but can't afford to buy the cover at the same time as the netbook. Provided the netbook is in working order can i buy laptop cover the following month?

Answer (by David d):
Yes, you can get cover after initial purchase, but think carefully before you do. Most warranty cover is not worth the paper its written on , it is offered to gain extra revenue out of each customer, you would need to read the small print carefully. Most new items purchased have an automatic 12 month warranty by law (there are a few exceptions). So, if anything should go wrong physically with the hardware within 12 months, then it should be returned to the retailer to be fixed or replaced (software problems are not included). I would however, talk to one of the reputable insurance companies about new for old theft and accidental damage cover with maintenance cover included, it should be cheaper as well.

2010-01-10 00:32:44

what is the equivalent of AA or RAC car breakdown cover in Spain please?

I am looking for the Spanish national equivalent to the AA or RAC for car breakdown in Spain. I can't find the info anywhere, can someone help please? Thanks.

Answer (by guiri):
RACE in Spain, RACC in Catalunya.