Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

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Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by ReverendStretch » Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:41 pm

Howdy folks ..... I just attempted to take breakdown cover with my usual providers , Start Rescue ..... they have been excellent on previous vehicles but unfortunately aren't willing to cover my lovely new Bongo .... is this an issue I am likely to encounter over and over and, to save me time and frustration, are there any specialist providers of breakdown cover out there I should try ?
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by JoeC » Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:50 pm

I use Green Flag via the Caravan Club - no problems.
Only issue I have come across is with overseas breakdown cover - van is too old, no full service record etc.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by Jillygumbo » Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:58 pm

I use GEM but haven't had to call them out yet.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by Roy748 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:07 pm

I use RAC personal cover which covers all my vehicles. Checked upon renewal regarding 2001 Bongo and they said "yes that is fine and covered"
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by Jillygumbo » Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:08 pm

Roy748 wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:07 pm I use RAC personal cover which covers all my vehicles. Checked upon renewal regarding 2001 Bongo and they said "yes that is fine and covered"
I was with RAC for donkeys years, but they're not happy with an older vehicle.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by Roy748 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:52 pm

Strange as when I specifically asked re the Bongo they said it would be fine.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by g8dhe » Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:43 pm

Its when they get to 20 years they object a 2001 vehicle will be fine a pre 1998 won't be.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by pixies » Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:29 pm

Lifesure (the insurance crowd you see adverts for on this site) also do Bongo breakdown cover.

My cover for the 97 Bongo includes home start and UK breakdown for £95 - the provider is Call Assist. I've never used it so far, so can't comment on the quality.

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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by fatcatlawyer » Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:07 am

Nationwide flex account.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by Bob » Sat Jun 30, 2018 2:56 pm

Do the RAC reject cars over 20 years for 'vehicle' cover, or 'personal' cover as well?

I'm with them purely because they have the best caravan cover ( unless someone knows different :wink: ).
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by BongoBongo123 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:00 pm

AA here 2 x 20 year + vehicles, no troubles. Stuff RAC and anyone else then is what I say.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by ade33 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:33 am

Greenflag personal cover, asked specifically about the beastly bus and she's covered. There's probably an age limit though.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by bertiebus » Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:43 pm

hi
ive just had a e mail from 2gether breakdown ins saying that because of the age (1996) my bongo cover cant be renewed any ideas of a good company to renew with
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by Flanners » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:52 pm

Uk or Europe.....2gether were demanding huge insurance premiums from me, changed insurer.
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Re: Breakdown cover refused ... recommendations?

Post by winchman » Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:23 am

AA cover all my vehicles on one family policy no age limit
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