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wannabeeahack
PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:06 pm 
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Which breakdowns WONT cover hackney/private hire vehicles? ive got (supposedly) full european ford beakdown cover on a 2nd hand vehicle just purchased, but would also pay for NU if needs be (was only £7 a month on a sprinter).
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Which breakdowns WONT cover hackney/private hire vehicles? ive got (supposedly) full european ford beakdown cover on a 2nd hand vehicle just purchased, but would also pay for NU if needs be (was only £7 a month on a sprinter).

The RAC want to charge you bundles for driving a PH/taxi, but the AA seem to allow you to use the standard membership.

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which does Norwich union own now, RAC or AA?
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grandad
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Sussex wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Which breakdowns WONT cover hackney/private hire vehicles? ive got (supposedly) full european ford beakdown cover on a 2nd hand vehicle just purchased, but would also pay for NU if needs be (was only £7 a month on a sprinter).

The RAC want to charge you bundles for driving a PH/taxi, but the AA seem to allow you to use the standard membership.


I get AA cover from my bank account. I also get family travel insurance included and an overdraft all for £10 per month. It is a Lloyds TSB Platinum account.

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wannabeeahack wrote:
which does Norwich union own now, RAC or AA?


It's the RAC, I get my cover through my broker....full recovery service for £66 and it is the RAC that come out to assist!

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:16 pm 
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I'm covered by the RAC and broke down at Heston services M4 southbound. They recovered me to Gosport with no problem :wink:

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Similar, Echo. (your quiet down there, as well then?)

A few years ago, I passed Winchester on my way to Heathrow. The light came on saying the alternator wasn't charging but I pressed on, having turned all the unecessary electrics off. I dropped my paasengers off at terminal 2 and, while the engine was still running, asked a passing traffic warden where was the best place to break down.

After he picked himself up, he suggested either the garage or McDonalds on the A4. I went to Maccy Ds for breakfast and awaited the RAC man. He was delighted....6 hours left on shift with a 2 hour tow....he was in line for an early Sunday afternoon finish.

Worth the cost for the peace of mind IMHO.
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I've heard a few horror stories about the RAC and how they treat taxis as LOW priority I pay about £92 a year for a taxi breakdown policy with Autohome only used it once but was looked after
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i dread the possibilty of a breakdown with passengers onboard and if working as an independent operator

90,000 miles in 2 years with a sprinter, no problem but it wasnt a minibus!
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