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Fri 29 Jun 2001 07:27
Recovery service - Darcy Kitchin
Hello everyone
My Green Flag membershipexpires shortly. Anyone out there got any alternative recommendations for a recovery service?
Thanks.
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Fri 29 Jun 2001 11:16
Re: Recovery service - Stuart B
Now you have got me worried Darcy, Mrs just binned AA and joined Green Flag because of a better offer, which AA not prepared to match. Is this because of a problem?
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Fri 29 Jun 2001 12:54
Re: Recovery service - Darcy Kitchin
Stuart,
No problem, but I have a hair-raising tale of RAC recovery which I might pass on, not sure of date though.
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Fri 29 Jun 2001 20:09
Re: Recovery service - Andrew Hamilton
I gave up on both the AA & RAC as they were so slow on callouts. I use Brittania Rescue and I think it uses local garages. However I have not broken down since I joined them over 10 years ago so am not sure. Expect most of the other rescue firms use local garages which should reduce callout time. I pay £32/year to cover specific vehicle whoever drives.
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Fri 29 Jun 2001 21:39
Re: Recovery service - Nick Ireland
Brittania's price seems competitive. I think I pay £42 for one car and that includes 'Home Call' and is the middle one of 3 levels of cover. I haven't had to use them - yet!
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Sat 30 Jun 2001 11:05
Re: Recovery service - Darcy Kitchin
Thanks for your responses. GEM got my vote at £60 for self and wife driving any car owned by us. Full marks for exremely helpful staff. Different system to AA/RAC, pay the recovery driver and claim back, so don't leave home without credit card. Was a bit worried until I read testimonials saying settlement within 3 days or by return etc. If we need to use it, I'll let you know what happens. The anti-Citroen lobby would say quite likely as there are 3 in the household.
Direct line web site hung on me 5 times, even using the ISDN line at work, saying "this is a very secure site". It was so b****y secure, I couldn't get in.
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