1 Year Vehicle Cover £39 (+£20 gift card - Choose from Boots, M&S, John Lewis, Pizza Express, Costa and Gap) New Customers @ AA

This is for basic cover, start adding nation wide recovery and home start and the prices rockets. You get all of this with start rescue for about £25. (edited)

Well I don't know, but all the gift cards are very often provided by external parties..
I got this offer through the post - "Come back from just £39" - so sharing it here.

you_gotta_be_kidding29/04/2022 08:50

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance …That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.Read lessRead more

Not true. Could be an old Astra or cavalier. Done beside the road many times. Don’t even have to remove the gearbox. Oh yes and I am an aa patrol.

Muyhee28/04/2022 13:45

"This offer will be fulfilled on behalf of the AA by a third party …"This offer will be fulfilled on behalf of the AA by a third party (Xexec)"So, it's not really AA then? Read lessRead more

I think that's about the £20 gift not the service

Muyhee28/04/2022 13:45

"This offer will be fulfilled on behalf of the AA by a third party …"This offer will be fulfilled on behalf of the AA by a third party (Xexec)"So, it's not really AA then? Read lessRead more

They do rewards (the gift card) not the call outs! xexec.com/

deleted229937028/04/2022 19:28

I'd just got with Auto-Aid for £62 a year as they cover you in any car, …I'd just got with Auto-Aid for £62 a year as they cover you in any car, I've had to use them a few times unfortunately and I have to say I have no problems when my car and van let me down. To me the AA seems a tad too expensive, although I know a friend who had his clutch replaced at the side of the road by them once on the way to a wedding.Read lessRead more

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.

I compared cheapest with cheapest.
I only buy this if I break on motorway, or far away from home.

So here with AA I purchased it for £19 (39-20=19).
Tried the company you mentioned and cheapest quote I received was £36 (didnt look much at what it contained) - my car is nearly 15 years old.

I'd just got with Auto-Aid for £62 a year as they cover you in any car, I've had to use them a few times unfortunately and I have to say I have no problems when my car and van let me down. To me the AA seems a tad too expensive, although I know a friend who had his clutch replaced at the side of the road by them once on the way to a wedding.

Zaxxan28/04/2022 16:57

This is for basic cover, start adding nation wide recovery and home start …This is for basic cover, start adding nation wide recovery and home start and the prices rockets. You get all of this with start rescue for about £25.Read lessRead more

Depends, just tried them and cheapest I can get is £36.. here £19.

scottscotland28/04/2022 20:06

can anyone tell me can you change car after say 6 weeks, as I'm planning …can anyone tell me can you change car after say 6 weeks, as I'm planning on getting a newer car in about 6 weeksRead lessRead more

Yeah you just ring them up and change it

If you purchase AA car insurance via Confused ,Go compare,Compare the market or money super market.
You can get AA breakdown cover :
Roadside for £15
Roadside + National Recovery for £30. (edited)

trevor_cook28/04/2022 19:36

I once had auto aid and used it on my motorbike, my works van and my car. …I once had auto aid and used it on my motorbike, my works van and my car. Auto aid covers the person regardless of the vehicle . Just remember that you have to foot the initial bill then claim it back.Read lessRead more

When I was lucky enough to breakdown in Bridlington, and was transported all the way to Buckinghamshire, there was no charge or need to claim back. They just said they don't do that anymore as it's a waste of their time. This was in 2018 though, so may have changed back again. (edited)

I would avoid Start Rescue. They're cheap for a reason. They make any excuse not to come out to you. My car went into limp mode on the motorway. They said because it technically still runs, they don't cover it. She even started reading out the terms and conditions while we were standing on the hard shoulder.

I had a friend whose mud flap came half off whilst driving. Start Rescue told him the same thing, they expected him to carry on driving with half of it hanging off.

I'd recommend Autoaid.

Zameen29/04/2022 11:18

Start rescue any good?

I've used them twice, arrived within the hour and got me back on my journey.

278396629/04/2022 13:08

Do they increase price mid term?I took out a year's recovery contract with …Do they increase price mid term?I took out a year's recovery contract with Dynamo Cover and they increased the tariff mid term and sent me a bill for the increase!Read lessRead more

Well if you pay a year in advance, and won't consider renewing then they cannot up the price?
It's like buying a bag of 10kg rice, and while you still have it at home and supermarket increases the price - it won't affect you.. if you do monthly.. then it's a bad deal to start with - here you pay £5 a month

stuartuk29/04/2022 14:14

Not true. Could be an old Astra or cavalier. Done beside the road many …Not true. Could be an old Astra or cavalier. Done beside the road many times. Don’t even have to remove the gearbox. Oh yes and I am an aa patrol.Read lessRead more

ashyt16turbo29/04/2022 17:03

Sorry, but I have to question this. Which old astra or cavalier are we …Sorry, but I have to question this. Which old astra or cavalier are we referring to? Also since when do the AA carry clutches for old cars in the van?Further I would be quite surprised that from a safety point of view an AA mechanic would be authorised to change a clutch on the roadside. It's just not that kind of job.Blimey I've broken down because of a snapped belt or blown rotor arm and the mechanic didn't even have the parts for that or able to do the repair at the roadside.Lastly who foots the clutch bill as the AA have a parts cost limit and a clutch would likely be well over?Never has this happened to me. I've had to use the AA a fair number of times and they have always arrived within the allotted time.In fact they've always been quite prompt and courteous.Maybe there are a few sloppy AA mechs about, but I've not encountered one yet.Read lessRead more

No need to apologise. It’s all down to experience.
Any old fwd cavalier, Astra. Nova. With a four speed gearbox.
Your correct. Wouldn’t of carried one onboard but can go and get one.
Why from a safety point of view. Obviously not on the motorway but can tow the vehicle to a place of safety then carry out repairs. We can carry out any repairs we deem do able beside the road. Brakes. Wheel bearings. Alternators. I’ve even changed timing belts and know of patrols doing head gaskets roadside many years ago.
Again correct if your drive belt is broken and we don’t have one onboard and parts suppliers are closed then parts aren’t available. Think of it this way. If we was to carry every belt for every car how big would our vans be. And that’s just belts.
The cost of the parts are charged to the member. We do give away some small items fuses ect. Hope this clears things up. 🍻

Just watch out for the renewal. Mine was 3 times higher and they wouldn't go below double. I left and 2 days later called up as a new customer and all of a sudden they could offer much better deals

you_gotta_be_kidding29/04/2022 08:50

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance …That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.Read lessRead more

I had a guy do a clutch on my driveway, that was a Berlingo van; no ramp needed.

Me and a few colleagues did this offer last year and got the gift card after a few weeks. There was more choice than they initially said including asda. On a side note, about 3 months in they sent me a letter offering to upgrade to nationwide recovery for an extra £20 which I accepted. My friends who took up the same deal got the same letter too.

Badgerparade29/04/2022 07:38

There are better offers out there, particularly for Green Flag. Also with …There are better offers out there, particularly for Green Flag. Also with the AA they slam the prices up in year 2 which means they have a big problem retaining customers. My experience went from £39 to a year 2 quote of £122!Read lessRead more

I phoned to complain about the huge price hike in year two. Phone agent honored my year one price and fixed for the next 2 years.

Also originally went via topcashback for better savings if you need additional recovery options.

you_gotta_be_kidding29/04/2022 08:50

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance …That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.Read lessRead more

I was an AA patrol a fair while ago.
I changed clutches at the roadside.
Granted, most clutch replacements are quite awkward, but there were many that were straight forward, particularly on older vehicles.

Edit...
Until Centrica bought the AA, it all went downhill from there. (edited)

you_gotta_be_kidding29/04/2022 08:50

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance …That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.Read lessRead more

More like they adjusted the clutch cable and charged for a new clutch.

deleted229937028/04/2022 19:28

I'd just got with Auto-Aid for £62 a year as they cover you in any car, …I'd just got with Auto-Aid for £62 a year as they cover you in any car, I've had to use them a few times unfortunately and I have to say I have no problems when my car and van let me down. To me the AA seems a tad too expensive, although I know a friend who had his clutch replaced at the side of the road by them once on the way to a wedding.Read lessRead more

Crikey. That’s amazing service. Was it his wedding?

There are better offers out there, particularly for Green Flag. Also with the AA they slam the prices up in year 2 which means they have a big problem retaining customers. My experience went from £39 to a year 2 quote of £122!

you_gotta_be_kidding29/04/2022 08:50

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance …That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.Read lessRead more

I wish they still had the older vauxhall astra/cavalier mk2 clutch removal set up. You didn't even have to remove the gearbox to replace the clutch, piece of urine to change with the right tools, a man with 1 arm could change it in less than an hour.

stuartuk29/04/2022 14:14

Not true. Could be an old Astra or cavalier. Done beside the road many …Not true. Could be an old Astra or cavalier. Done beside the road many times. Don’t even have to remove the gearbox. Oh yes and I am an aa patrol.Read lessRead more

Sorry, but I have to question this. Which old astra or cavalier are we referring to?
Also since when do the AA carry clutches for old cars in the van?
Further I would be quite surprised that from a safety point of view an AA mechanic would be authorised to change a clutch on the roadside. It's just not that kind of job.

Blimey I've broken down because of a snapped belt or blown rotor arm and the mechanic didn't even have the parts for that or able to do the repair at the roadside.

Lastly who foots the clutch bill as the AA have a parts cost limit and a clutch would likely be well over?

NathanEllisWynne29/04/2022 14:22

Good luck with the AA, you'll spend hours waiting and should they damage …Good luck with the AA, you'll spend hours waiting and should they damage your car during the recovery they'll firstly refuse to pay, and then when they admit liability - refuse to pay the full amount it costs to get it repaired! Extremely poor company to deal with.Read lessRead more

Never has this happened to me. I've had to use the AA a fair number of times and they have always arrived within the allotted time.
In fact they've always been quite prompt and courteous.

Maybe there are a few sloppy AA mechs about, but I've not encountered one yet. (edited)

andiron8728/04/2022 17:51

Depends, just tried them and cheapest I can get is £36.. here £19.

You can get nationwide recovery and home start for £19 from the AA?

andiron8728/04/2022 13:47

Well I don't know, but all the gift cards are very often provided by …Well I don't know, but all the gift cards are very often provided by external parties.. I got this offer through the post - "Come back from just £39" - so sharing it here.Read lessRead more

Through Topcashback, there's a half price AA offer that ends at 11.59 p.m. tonight. Adding 'At Home' to basic cover there came up with £69 compared to £109 on this posted deal.

Took this £19 deal out last year, didn't need to call them out at all, my renewal rose to £60 so I cancelled last week (which was painful), might be cheeky & open a new account for this deal on 01st May when my cover expires

aymanhd29/04/2022 09:47

When I was lucky enough to breakdown in Bridlington, and was transported …When I was lucky enough to breakdown in Bridlington, and was transported all the way to Buckinghamshire, there was no charge or need to claim back. They just said they don't do that anymore as it's a waste of their time. This was in 2018 though, so may have changed back again.Read lessRead more

When my van broke down and when my motorcycle wen't bang, they just picked me up and took me home no questioned asked; they even said once they got my car home I could have another call out that could be used to get the car to a garage.

15933128/04/2022 20:48

Crikey. That’s amazing service. Was it his wedding?

hahahah, it was't fortunately or unfortunately dependent on how you look at it. (edited)

deleted229937029/04/2022 11:59

I had a guy do a clutch on my driveway, that was a Berlingo van; no ramp …I had a guy do a clutch on my driveway, that was a Berlingo van; no ramp needed.Read lessRead more

On a drive I can understand. No way would the AA do on the side of the road though.

you_gotta_be_kidding29/04/2022 08:50

That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance …That's hilarious... I think your friend is telling you porkies, no chance did AA change a clutch on the side of the road. He'd need it on a ramp, a dolly to hold the gearbox which needs to be removed, plus all the undertrays etc need removing. Even easier clutch replacements like Civic's and Fiesta's take a 2-3 hours and still need a ramp or good access under the car.Read lessRead more

Was about to say the same changing a clutch on the roadside and by aa not a chance...

Good luck with the AA, you'll spend hours waiting and should they damage your car during the recovery they'll firstly refuse to pay, and then when they admit liability - refuse to pay the full amount it costs to get it repaired! Extremely poor company to deal with.

DanHodges7929/04/2022 14:23

Definitely don’t need a ramp changed my fiesta clutch with axle stands and …Definitely don’t need a ramp changed my fiesta clutch with axle stands and trolley jack.Read lessRead more

Never said it couldn't be done! All mechanics (or technicians as AA call them) make do with what they have. My point is that AA themselves wouldn't do that. Even if they did take on an easier one like fiesta or Astra etc they would tow it to somewhere safe to do so. Not at the side of the road. Imagine having a fiesta on axel stands with you underneath it dropping the box out and then a truck drives past. No thanks.

ashyt16turbo29/04/2022 17:03

Sorry, but I have to question this. Which old astra or cavalier are we …Sorry, but I have to question this. Which old astra or cavalier are we referring to? Also since when do the AA carry clutches for old cars in the van?Further I would be quite surprised that from a safety point of view an AA mechanic would be authorised to change a clutch on the roadside. It's just not that kind of job.Blimey I've broken down because of a snapped belt or blown rotor arm and the mechanic didn't even have the parts for that or able to do the repair at the roadside.Lastly who foots the clutch bill as the AA have a parts cost limit and a clutch would likely be well over?Never has this happened to me. I've had to use the AA a fair number of times and they have always arrived within the allotted time.In fact they've always been quite prompt and courteous.Maybe there are a few sloppy AA mechs about, but I've not encountered one yet.Read lessRead more

Did the clutch in my 1988 Vauxhall Nova like this. Here's a video if you want to see it done on a old Astra

stuartuk29/04/2022 17:44

No need to apologise. It’s all down to experience. Any old fwd cavalier, A …No need to apologise. It’s all down to experience. Any old fwd cavalier, Astra. Nova. With a four speed gearbox. Your correct. Wouldn’t of carried one onboard but can go and get one. Why from a safety point of view. Obviously not on the motorway but can tow the vehicle to a place of safety then carry out repairs. We can carry out any repairs we deem do able beside the road. Brakes. Wheel bearings. Alternators. I’ve even changed timing belts and know of patrols doing head gaskets roadside many years ago. Again correct if your drive belt is broken and we don’t have one onboard and parts suppliers are closed then parts aren’t available. Think of it this way. If we was to carry every belt for every car how big would our vans be. And that’s just belts. The cost of the parts are charged to the member. We do give away some small items fuses ect. Hope this clears things up. ?Read lessRead more

It would certainly make the job more interesting instead of the usual flat batteries, flat tyres and miss fueling!

Hot deal. Thanks opp. Bought coverage

Can anyone advise, my AA cover expires in a week from similar offer which I’ve cancelled. If my wife takes this out will she be able to get cover for the same car or does the t & c s prevent this? (edited)

Yep, deal's dead, even changing the link now shows £59.