Which recovery service?

black caviar replied on 06/01/2016 22:21

Posted on 06/01/2016 22:21

hello am new on here , i was wondering which recovery service most members find the best ? I was with rac arrival( when i had a large motorhome) but sacked them when they gave a shocking service  they didnt take my direct debit payment for the year , sent me membership cards , then on the morning my vehicle  broke down as i was rushing to see my terminally ill father in hospital told me i was no longer a member ! ,the guys telephone manner was shocking and they were at fault :(, i then joined the AA but now i have a caravan id like a breakdown service that covers car and caravan , preferabley not rac any ideas??

EmilysDad replied on 07/01/2016 18:52

Posted on 07/01/2016 18:52

Molly I bet you could fix your breakdown yourself,that's why you can't remember. Besides do Merc's breakdown?.  

Most of the time I can find my way round under a bonnet ..... and so far my Merc's only broken down once and it was still under warrenty at the time. Wink

but it's got an intermittant fault at the moment Frown

ADP1963 replied on 07/01/2016 20:58

Posted on 07/01/2016 20:58

Molly I bet you could fix your breakdown yourself,that's why you can't remember. Besides do Merc's breakdown?.  

Most of the time I can find my way round under a bonnet ..... and so far my Merc's only broken down once and it was still under warrenty at the time. Wink

but it's got an intermittant fault at the moment Frown

Write your comments here...Best of luck, I bet you will fix it!.

black caviar replied on 07/01/2016 22:12

Posted on 07/01/2016 22:12

Thankyou for your replies it looks like it will be mayday (might i ask are mayday and green flag the same and do i join through the cclub? Cheers black caviar

Firedragon replied on 07/01/2016 22:26

Posted on 07/01/2016 22:26

Click on Insurance in the banner at the top of this page then click on UK Breakdown & recovery in the list on the next page. We certainly wouldn't insure with anyone else Laughing

Alison

AndyNYorks replied on 08/01/2016 08:28

Posted on 08/01/2016 08:28

A point to note: If you have more than one vehicle it can be cheaper to go for personal cover which also covers you if you are in someone elses vehicle rather than just two named vehicles. Check the costs before selecting the type of cover you need.

Wildwood replied on 08/01/2016 11:32

Posted on 08/01/2016 11:32

Mayday gives the most comprehensive cover available at a very competitive price. The RAC do a similar policy through the C&CC but at a higher cost and you would not want them anyway. 

We have used Mayday twice and both times the call out was efficiently handled and the problem corrected. I know they have the odd blip but so do all the others and Mayday is I think as good as any.

black caviar replied on 08/01/2016 21:37

Posted on 08/01/2016 21:37

Thanks again i will opt for mayday , am covered for the car with AA but will sign up with mayday before we take the van out ( its in storage and altho we bought it in september we havent been anywhere yet and am desperate to get out in it , we havent caravanned before or towed , so its all a bit new and nerveracking .......... And exciting of course!

Wildwood replied on 09/01/2016 19:43

Posted on 09/01/2016 19:43

Do not worry about towing, just take it easy until you get the hang of it. Get a good pair of towing mirrors l would suggest Milenco and use them regularly. On slow corners the caravan will cut in so take them a bit wider and watch the side in the mirror to get the hang of it.

Good luck and if you need any advice there will be plenty of it on here.

JVB66 replied on 09/01/2016 19:48

Posted on 09/01/2016 19:48

Depends where in South Yorks you live,Clumber Park is in easy towing distance ,one thing to look at if not done yet, is to check for space as w/ends are very popular on sites in your area 

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