AA trying it on! ?

[salty]

I'll try and keep this short.
Me and my Nephew are joint members of the AA. We've got Roadside assistance and Recovery. Got my renewal, it was £319. Last year it was £230. I wasn't a Happy Bunny. So phoned them today. They gave me the usual Waffle, but they got it down to, £250. Still wasn't happy. So he came back with the final offer of, £132.
Which obviously I accepted. So obviously trying it on, as some people would just accept that and pay. Really, really Bugs me. ???

 

[siteguru]

Final offer was almost £100 cheaper than last year? Or is that a typo and you meant £232? (FWIW circa £130 sounds about right for the personal cover with home start and relay plus - after negotiation).

For me I have AA cover via MG Assist, the cost of which was included in the servicing.

 

[salty]

Final offer was almost £100 cheaper than last year? Or is that a typo and you meant £232? (FWIW circa £130 sounds about right for the personal cover with home start and relay plus - after negotiation).

For me I have AA cover via MG Assist, the cost of which was included in the servicing.

Nope not a typo. It was £132 for exactly the same cover. Should have phoned last year but just payed it, more fool me. It won't happen again. ??

 

[Gomev]

If you're happy to avoid the big 3 then less than £40 for equivalent when I looked on a comparison site

 

[5teep]

People just need to understand that the AA business does not exist to help you, it exists to take your money and the best deal for them is for you to give it all to them in return for nothing.

Same applies to every business in existence

 

[salty]

People just need to understand that the AA business does not exist to help you, it exists to take your money and the best deal for them is for you to give it all to them in return for nothing.

Same applies to every business in existence

Agreed, they are all Robbing Bastards. And the bigger the company the worse they are. ???

 

[DBedford]

We always seem to think the worst of anyone, why? It makes us/you look better!
Visit the AA website and you will see the range of prices.

 

[salty]

We always seem to think the worst of anyone, why? It makes us/you look better!
Visit the AA website and you will see the range of prices.

Don't need to visit the AA website. It's in Black and White in front of me. They tried it on. And it didn't work, but unfortunately for some it will work. A simple phone call sorted it. But why do it in the 1st place. They are legalized robbers, just like insurers. I don't understand the,
"It makes us/you look better" comment.
???

 

[mj224]

I tried that a few years ago. On the second year, it was the same girl on the phone, and she sussed me out.

So, that was the last year with the AA....

 

[Gadget Geek]

Before the days of a new car and complimentary cover, I used to be with Auto Aid. You had to pay up front and then claim back any costs. I always had good service from them.