Breakdown Cover/Recovery

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Looking to get an AA-style break down policy that covers me if I'm in other vehicles, preferably as a passenger or rider/driver.
Want it to take me home (or to where I'm going) rather than just the nearest garage.
Definitely need it to cover recovery after an at-fault accident.
I don't have fully comp, so don't want something designed to recover the costs from that.

Recommendations?
Obviously I'd also like a fast service that knows about and handles bikes okay, oh, and a winning lottery tickey while you're at it Razz

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

The AA were good when I had a fuel Problem
(ask dusty)
They had a good bike knowledge (although that might have been luck) and The AA man assessed it as my fault. They still recovered the bike home for me and asked no questions.
You may have answered you're own problem! They can cover the member not the vehicle although I've no experience of this cos I got my membership free with my SV650.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

The AA charge you for recovering a vehicle after an accident, or claim off your insurance.

The RAC are totally useless at the moment. 4 hour wait last year, and they forgot that I rang them! I am not the only person I know who had their call forgotted by the RAC.

We landed up going with Direct Line, although they don't seem to advertise that they cover bikes.

All the best

Keith
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

The AA's basic option at £40 only takes you to a garage if theres an approved one nearby, not home, you need the £90 option for that.

I went with International Breakdown which do all the things you need, take you to home or destination and cover you as rider or passenger on any vehicle for £66

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Question - do you get (effectively) unlimted numbers of "free" call outs? I've always been under the impression that you only get the first service free, and any subsiquent calls will cost...?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

My AA cover is the middle one - get me home or where I'm going - and cos I bought online they threw in a free home start.

The main reason I went AA was that they cover me, so it's good for the bike, car or anything I'm a passenger in too.

They might charge for picking you up if your bike's in several pieces after a biggie, but I haven't heard of them charging for your own minor mishaps... I think as long as the bike will roll, it's basically cool.

I believe I get 4 call outs for my year's money, after that there may be a charge. And if I don't use it, my renewal fee drops.

The only thing to remember with the AA is to explain a bit about your bike when you ring, cos it can be the difference between them sending the van with the fold-up bike trailer (which is very cool and I want one!) or the van with the lift thing at the back. Apparently the lift thing can have problems with lower fairings on sportsbikes getting scratched (so the AA guy at Stockley was telling us when he came to collect a Blade) so if you can't take the lowers off (which is what Blade boy did), you might want to make sure you get the other van.

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

The RAC were Ok for me at times. I did have a few very cold, very long waits though. I've got cover with my insurance now.
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Kickstart@Work · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Karma :

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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

International Breakdown provide unlimited callouts, though I'd assume they'll start getting pissed off if it's frequent, check their site for details.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

International Breakdown definately seem the best so far, cheers for the suggestion Phoenix.

Will book it sometime before Saturday, unless anyone has had any terrible expereinces with them Smile

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

International breakdown are the same people as Bike Assist Smile

Kickstart@Work · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Karma :

Hi

Bit far to Tracey Island isn't it? Might take them a while to arrive.

All the best

Keith

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

im with th AA on the £80 one that takes you wherever you want to go and in any viechal (driver/rider or passenger) ive never had to use them yet tho (just watch now!) but they was quite good when the old man broke down in wales with a (AAARRRGH) caravan on the back!
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