Vehicle breakdown, options?

SignumGB · Feb 4th, 2022, 13:48

Alright, the day as I was planning to take my car to the garage to get an issue looked at, it decided to fail on me so can't get the car off the drive to a garage now. So.... trying to consider what the next best step to take is.

I cancelled my roadside recovery cover as hardly used the car during covid, so it's typical this should happen now.

Is it worth taking out a new roadside recovery policy, wait the 24 hours and make a call for them to come out, they have a look, realise its not fixable and then take motor to a garage?

Or is it cheaper to call a local recovery firm to take my car to a garage for me?

With a new roadside recovery package, at least then thats me covered for a whole year.

RAC seem to have an offer on just now:

£7.50 /month^^
Roadside + home rescue
Tow anywhere in the UK
Up to 2 days alternative transport
while your car's being fixed
Unlimited callouts

Advise on this would be much appreciate and if anyone has ever had to go through this also.

Thanks

Clan · Feb 4th, 2022, 14:02

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Originally Posted by SignumGB

Alright, the day as I was planning to take my car to the garage to get an issue looked at, it decided to fail on me so can't get the car off the drive to a garage now. So.... trying to consider what the next best step to take is.

I cancelled my roadside recovery cover as hardly used the car during covid, so it's typical this should happen now.

Is it worth taking out a new roadside recovery policy, wait the 24 hours and make a call for them to come out, they have a look, realise its not fixable and then take motor to a garage?

Or is it cheaper to call a local recovery firm to take my car to a garage for me?

With a new roadside recovery package, at least then thats me covered for a whole year.

RAC seem to have an offer on just now:

£7.50 /month^^
Roadside + home rescue
Tow anywhere in the UK
Up to 2 days alternative transport
while your car's being fixed
Unlimited callouts

Advise on this would be much appreciate and if anyone has ever had to go through this also.

Thanks

you get free breakdown recovery for a year with your yearly service at the dealer...
another option is with your insurance for about £50 a year...

Moomoo · Feb 4th, 2022, 14:03

For my Mini ,I use a Green Flag scheme. It’s about 25 pounds a year for the policy but £40 extra IF you call them out. Half on hour on site to get you going or transport for repair or home .

Cake and eat it, if you ask me!😀

SignumGB · Feb 4th, 2022, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

you get free breakdown recovery for a year with your yearly service at the dealer...
another option is with your insurance for about £50 a year...

Yeah last year was a local garage for a service. Year before was dealer. Every other year for a major service it will go to my Volvo garage. For oil, oil filter, fuel filter etc on a basic service just go local. Ah well, it's stung me this time.

ITSv40 · Feb 4th, 2022, 15:03

I would ask the garage where you plan to take it for the work to be done to give you a quote to recover the car and also ask a local recovery firm.

SignumGB · Feb 4th, 2022, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I would ask the garage where you plan to take it for the work to be done to give you a quote to recover the car and also ask a local recovery firm.

Not sure what the cause of the problem is to be honest. I am inclined to take it my local Volvo garage which I normally use.

Tannaton · Feb 4th, 2022, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by SignumGB

Not sure what the cause of the problem is to be honest. I am inclined to take it my local Volvo garage which I normally use.

That's your best option - usually garages have a man with trailer they would normally use, if not some sort of towing vehicle of their own.

I wouldn't take out a policy and then expect to claim 24 hours later, they're wise to most ruses.

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Feb 4th, 2022, 20:39

Hi.
Please feel free to take a look at our breakdown offering if you wish.
https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/breakdown/
Regards,
Dan.

SignumGB · Feb 6th, 2022, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

That's your best option - usually garages have a man with trailer they would normally use, if not some sort of towing vehicle of their own.

I wouldn't take out a policy and then expect to claim 24 hours later, they're wise to most ruses.

The only thing I could see that there is a grace period for 24 hours. After that, then shouldnt be an issue.

BorderVolvo · Feb 6th, 2022, 19:52

24/7 Recovery tel. 07960 866 046

The above no. is for Scott, I've used him previously and was happy with price and service. He's E'burgh based. Might be worth a call?

Feb 4th, 2022, 13:48	#1
SignumGB XC70 Owner/VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, QC	Vehicle breakdown, options? Alright, the day as I was planning to take my car to the garage to get an issue looked at, it decided to fail on me so can't get the car off the drive to a garage now. So.... trying to consider what the next best step to take is. I cancelled my roadside recovery cover as hardly used the car during covid, so it's typical this should happen now. Is it worth taking out a new roadside recovery policy, wait the 24 hours and make a call for them to come out, they have a look, realise its not fixable and then take motor to a garage? Or is it cheaper to call a local recovery firm to take my car to a garage for me? With a new roadside recovery package, at least then thats me covered for a whole year. RAC seem to have an offer on just now: £7.50 /month^^ Roadside + home rescue Tow anywhere in the UK Up to 2 days alternative transport while your car's being fixed Unlimited callouts Advise on this would be much appreciate and if anyone has ever had to go through this also. Thanks __________________ 2012 Volvo XC70 3.0L AWD T6 [CAN🍁] 2015 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D4 SE LUX - Sold 78,728 Miles (July 2023) [GB] 2012 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D3 SE LUX - Written off 76,500 Miles (Aug 2017)[GB] Last edited by SignumGB; Feb 4th, 2022 at 13:51.

Feb 4th, 2022, 15:03	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I would ask the garage where you plan to take it for the work to be done to give you a quote to recover the car and also ask a local recovery firm. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Feb 6th, 2022, 19:52	#10
BorderVolvo Member Last Online: Today 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North of Jedburgh	24/7 Recovery tel. 07960 866 046 The above no. is for Scott, I've used him previously and was happy with price and service. He's E'burgh based. Might be worth a call? __________________ V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k

Feb 4th, 2022, 14:03	#3
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:39 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	For my Mini ,I use a Green Flag scheme. It’s about 25 pounds a year for the policy but £40 extra IF you call them out. Half on hour on site to get you going or transport for repair or home . Cake and eat it, if you ask me!😀

Feb 4th, 2022, 20:39	#8
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Jun 21st, 2024 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi. Please feel free to take a look at our breakdown offering if you wish. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/breakdown/ Regards, Dan.

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