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[DavidD]

Iam with Adrian Flux and took out their recovery cover. Have used it several times and think it well worth the money. Breakdowns usually occur at the most inconvenient times, often in the worst possible places, at least mine do.

[ZebraDriver]

"Breakdowns usually occur at the most inconvenient times, often in the worst possible places, at least mine do."

But can you beat a snapped throttle cable on my RR in the lion enclosure of Blair Drummond Safari Park?

ZD

[diffwhine]

Being charged and hit in the side of my One Ten by an angry rhino in Zimbabwe was one of my more memorable moments. Bent the chassis so badly that the vehicle was undriveable. Not sure if it really qualifies as a breakdown given that the vehicle didn't break down it was T boned by over 2 tonnes of very angry meat. Recovery was interesting - it was recovered by helicopter!
And yes - the rhino survived.

[Genem]

Iam with Adrian Flux and took out their recovery cover. Have used it several times and think it well worth the money. Breakdowns usually occur at the most inconvenient times, often in the worst possible places, at least mine do.

Interesting, Last time I spoke to them they did not cover older vehicles. I'll try again !

[CarolB]

Another here for Adrian Flux. Insured the LR a couple of months back for the first time, very reasonable and full recovery included. Have had my old Astra van with them for several years, two breakdowns, fast attendance and friendly service.

[fv1620]

I used to have cover from Green Flag discounted by my membership of the Caravan Club as it covered any vehicle in which I was travelling. This included my Humber Pig.

I no longer have the Humber Pig, the caravan or belong to the Caravan Club, but despite this Green Flag continued to give me the same cover. However their procedures have recently changed.

If you break down other than on a motorway, when you ring the call centre you are directed to download an app. This app it seems has a series of options to tick, many of which do not seem to fit in with the fault or circumstances of many members. This app has pretty poor feedback.

For this reason I have discontinued with Green Flag & joined Britannia who don't require an app. The use of similar apps seems to be an increasing fascination for many breakdown providers, so watch out. 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Interesting, I'm with Flux who don't cover classics for recovery. Odd, given their market....

Hi.
That's strange. We can offer breakdown cover on pretty much any vehicle regardless of it's age.
If you wanted to PM me your details I'd be happy to look into this for you.
Regards,
Dan.

[Genem]

Thanks all for the advice. I contacted Adrian Flux and yes, they do cover Classics. Odd that I was told a year or two back that they don't.... anyway, I've now got "the works" added to my policy a a good price, certainly significantly lower than AA/RAC, who I suspect trade on their "Market Leader" names when it comes to pricing. I think I'd have put Brittania down next ? 

[SirAmikVase]

I believe Adrian Flux also has the benefit of covering any legal highway including BOATs (green lanes). Perhaps somebody knows for sure?

[Wittsend]

You need to clarify your statement ^^^

Covering could mean insurance cover - all legal public rights of way - BOATS (Byways open to all traffic) in which case all your policies from any insurer should be valid.

If you mean "covering" as in a recovery vehicle to try and repair or the big yellow taxi home - then no.
Recovery firms/agents will not go down unmade roads.
If you must go alone you'll need to phone a friend or find a local farmer to recover you to the main highway.

A good rule is to travel with another vehicle and get towed to the end of the green lane - from hence you will be recovered.

 

[Genem]

^^^^^ Not always the case. We had a breakdown on a "Green Road Run" with SLROC on the MoD training area at Garelochhead some years ago, a 90. We towed him to the tarmac and he called his recovery, Green Flag from memory. Luckily a friend waited with him because when the wrecker arrived the driver refused to deal with the vehicle as it was "too old", not covered. The friend then towed him the extra few miles to another club members yard and then drove him home. Check the small print !

 

[Wittsend]

"too old"

When choosing an insurer you should really be dealing with one of the many who specialise in classic cars.

I think all such insurers offer a "recovery package" with the policy.
They will give you a number to call should you need help.

Can't think why they would turn up and then refuse to recover on the grounds the vehicle is too old
I'd be phoning the insurers asking for a refund.

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Thanks all for the advice. I contacted Adrian Flux and yes, they do cover Classics. Odd that I was told a year or two back that they don't.... anyway, I've now got "the works" added to my policy a a good price, certainly significantly lower than AA/RAC, who I suspect trade on their "Market Leader" names when it comes to pricing. I think I'd have put Brittania down next ?

Hi.
Glad you got it sorted in the end.
Regards,
Dan.