Greenflag versus Mayday

bill replied on 25/01/2018 17:14

Posted on 25/01/2018 17:14

There used to be an advantage belonging to the caravan and motorhome club as membership entitled you to join Mayday who used to have several caravan benefits over Greenflag hence the attraction.  I understand that Greenflag no longer have their size restrictions or any other differences so what are the advantages, to a caravanner, of being a CAMC member and joining Mayday ? 

JVB66 replied on 25/01/2018 22:16

Posted on 25/01/2018 22:16

I do not think Green Flag cover for double journeys i.e. take your career and caravan to destination and return if still tow vehicle not repaired at end of holiday 

replied on 26/01/2018 09:59

Posted on 26/01/2018 09:59

Why not ask them Bill or report a post and ask for comment? 

dunelm replied on 26/01/2018 10:04

Posted on 26/01/2018 09:54 by bill

I would be grateful for a definitive explanation from the CAMC.

Posted on 26/01/2018 10:04

Have you contacted the relevant section of the Club or just asked on this forum?

Surely the section of the Club involved with Mayday is the place to get a definitive answer.

bill replied on 26/01/2018 10:17

Posted on 26/01/2018 10:17

The CAMC 'live chat' said that there are now no differences between Mayday and Greenflag cover except for a discount to CAMC for Mayday for members.

They advised checking with Mayday on 0800 7310112.

replied on 26/01/2018 10:26

Posted on 26/01/2018 10:26

I would take that livechat advice with a pinch of salt Bill. The operative that responded, I suspect, will not be aware if all the ins and outs of the differing packages.

Boff replied on 26/01/2018 10:45

Posted on 25/01/2018 23:27 by KjellNN

Do Greenflag deal with a breakdown on the caravan where the car is not involved?

I don't know!

Posted on 26/01/2018 10:45

This is a big advantage of Mayday. 

But.  When broke down about 10 years ago on our way to Cornwall only got about 20 Miles.  The call handler had no clue about the double journey cover.   Actually in the event the fault was easily fixed and we went on our way.  

More seriously and recently, last Easter,  friends of ours had a clutch failure. There was no mention of double journey so they aborted their holiday. We mentioned the double journey cover, they complained and were compensated, but it doesn’t really make up for the ruined holiday. 

Conclusion, it is a big advantage but make sure everyone knows you have it, should the need arise. 

 

Sorry quoted the wrong post I meant to quote JVB66, that is not to say that KJelNN’s contribution isn’t relevantsealed

edznorthwales replied on 26/01/2018 15:49

Posted on 26/01/2018 15:49

Having had to use Green-Flag/Mayday can I just say why would you go without there cover, used in the UK attended the car checked fault, asked what time We wanted collection, arrived on time and took us home and then dropped car at garage, we have also broken down twice in France, sent to pick up a hire car, our car taken to repairer,  had a call 6 days later to ay car was repaired, paid for parts, drove home. As it was near our holiday end arrangements had been made to recover family and caravan back to UK and the car would follow, thank fully this was not required. I wouldn't travel without Green Flag or Mayday. Even having warranty main dealer warranty on car, the questions come when you say you are towing a twin axle caravan. Don't go without cover.

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