Fish Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 After reading about a members issues and having to get recovered, got me thinking which is bloody painful. Who are you covered by for what level cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fish said: After reading about a members issues and having to get recovered, got me thinking which is bloody painful. Who are you covered by for what level cover? I always had RAC cover through Aviva (staff discount so dirt cheap, hence the full works). I made the mistake of changing insurer, but got two years free with Motorrad for a similar level of cover anyway. I’m now with Green Flag, home breakdown, overseas cover etc. Having experienced punctures in remote spots, in the Alps, Pyrenees and Scotland (twice) I’ve found the peace of mind worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Aa/rac/greenflag bounce between them, who ever gives most cash back wins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I have always taken it with my insurance and I also have BMW recovery for two years that came with the bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Rescuemycar.com Me and misses any vehicle, around £100 for the year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 As mentioned elsewhere I use RAC because it comes with my insurance. They are bloody awful based on my experience today. Utterly hopeless and in my case failed as I ran out of patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: As mentioned elsewhere I use RAC because it comes with my insurance. They are bloody awful based on my experience today. Utterly hopeless and in my case failed as I ran out of patience. They were fine until Aviva bought them. They don’t seem to have recovered from that period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Just now, Steve_M said: They were fine until Aviva bought them. They don’t seem to have recovered from that period. We were paid up RAC members for about 17 years and they were fine. As you say since then they've gone totally downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Start rescue. Individual cover rather thsn vehicle specific. Have had to call them out a couple of times in the past and they've been very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Is there a recovery service just for bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I'll say this very quietly....I took @Six30 advice..... and went with GEM. Not had to use them yet but their level of cover for the price is very good. I've been with AA, RAC and Green Flag at various stages. No problems with them, I've very rarely had to use them, twice is over 40 years, but the cost of membership just got silly with the AA. Yes, they will drop it if you quibble but why should you have too? I object to customer loyalty being taken for a ride. Green Flag used to cover the vehicle rather than the driver / rider so with two bikes and two cars it doesn't work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I was with RAC, I got a years free cover with my bike. Unfortunately I did have to use them once, I got a puncture, no repair kit with me and was stuck in Northumberland. I wasn't overly impressed with the service, I waited three and a half hours for them to attend and the technician was, shall we say, less than helpful. When the cover expired I ended up going with Green Flag. Never had to use them for the bike but my wife used them for the car, flat battery, and they were brilliant. Arrived in thirty minutes and got her on the road again. Competitively priced and with personal cover I'm covered for any vehicle. So far happy with the service and the price so will stick with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I've always got breakdown cover from the insurer. My experience is that they usually have better deals than signing just for it separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 56 minutes ago, husoi said: I've always got breakdown cover from the insurer. My experience is that they usually have better deals than signing just for it separately. It was through the insurer as I wouldn't have touched the RAC with a bargepole other wise. My experience with them just reaffirms why we stopped using them about 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I'll say this very quietly....I took @Six30 advice..... and went with GEM. Not had to use them yet but their level of cover for the price is very good. I've been with AA, RAC and Green Flag at various stages. No problems with them, I've very rarely had to use them, twice is over 40 years, but the cost of membership just got silly with the AA. Yes, they will drop it if you quibble but why should you have too? I object to customer loyalty being taken for a ride. Green Flag used to cover the vehicle rather than the driver / rider so with two bikes and two cars it doesn't work. im not just a pretty face 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, Six30 said: im not just a pretty face OOHH... that opens so many doors.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Six30 said: im not just a pretty face I am with @Mississippi Bullfrog and because of the diverse nature of the vehicles we use a joint cover with Gems was a good deal for us. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Six30 said: im not just a pretty face Must not, must not............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Bender said: Must not, must not............ Oh do, please do ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 6 hours ago, husoi said: OOHH... that opens so many doors.... it wont be the back doors .... meet @Stu in a layby for that kind of shit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just now, Six30 said: it wont be the back doors .... meet @Stu in a layby for that kind of shit I only open the back doors to your van sweetheart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stu said: I only open the back doors to your van sweetheart knock first please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Six30 said: knock first please. I will just kick them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Stu said: I will just kick them in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, Stu said: I only open the back doors to your van sweetheart Don’t worry @Stu it’s been broken into have you not seen.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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