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[Genem]

My oldest son called out RAC "Homestart" at 8am this morning, was told someone would be with him by 10am. No show. Not able to call them back, they don't answer the phone. At 12 he put a message on Twitter.... got a call to say "Get a Taxi if you need to, we'll pay....earliest anyone can be with you is 2.30."  Even if that works it'll be 6.5 hours waiting for a "premium" service ?  Lets see when they do actually turn up.

 

[martinrh]

I've just renewed my insurance with ERS.
It was £111 but I notice it does come with European wide breakdown cover included.

I already have cover with another policy but it doesn't seem a bad deal.

Though last time I broke down I was kindly towed out of the green lane by another club member which was definitely the best option :-)

[Wittsend]

^^^^

Usually the only option.
Despite the fact "green lanes" are just public roads with no tarmac top many or all the recovery services won't touch you.
They've got height/width/weight issues when in mud.

That's why we don't recommend going green laning on your own. Always go with at least 1 other and a tow rope.
Tow the stricken vehicle back to the "main" road - then call out your recovery service.


 

[BettyWhite]

Many years ago I purchased a new Mitsubishi L200. It came with a 2 year Mitsubishi Assurance Program recovery policy. According to the dealer they would recover the vehicle anywhere in Europe, even if it was at the top of Ben Affleck! I didn't test it as vehicle didn't break down in 15 years even though it was (mis)used daily on a farm, but it was a fantastic sales pitch I would like to find out if they ever honoured it.

Good luck
BW

[Genem]

The boy just messaged, RAC turned up just before 2.30, diagnosed air locked fuel, bled it and car now running. Boy intending to have words with the garage who serviced and MOT'd it on Friday...including a fuel filter change.