Motorists are urged to ensure they have roadside assistance when the summer holidays kick in and holidaymakers hit the road
Motorists are urged to ensure they have roadside assistance when summer vacations kick in and vacationers hit the road.
A combination of hot weather, traffic jams and long vacation trips will add up to a huge demand for call-out support if engines overheat and tires go flat.
Many people don’t realize the importance of roadside assistance until they have to pay £250 to be towed off a motorway – or if they’re left at home with an upset family and a car that won’t take them on holiday.
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Comparison websites such as confusing.com are the best place to find roadside assistance – motorists pay between £20 and £150 per year for a subscription.
It is vital not only to refresh an existing policy, but to shop around as the best deals always go to new customers.
Do not go for the cheapest offer, but opt for a plan with important benefits such as home start.
Most reports are for vehicles at home with an empty battery or a flat tire.
In addition, check to see if the breakdown service will tow you home or to a next destination – that could be a garage of your choice – if it can’t fix a problem along the way.
If possible, take out a policy without excess. Such cover can cost £22 a year with Recover Cover by Dynamo Cover, while another good deal is LV Britannia Rescue for £37.
A Green Flag subscription can cost £115.
The biggest players, AA and RAC, are expensive but reliable. The AA has a deal of £149 a year for one car, which includes home start and national recovery, while a similar offer with the RAC could cost £154.
