Breakdown Recovery

[adriangalilee]

What are the breakdown recovery services like for EV cars? I once had a puncture with my Honda diesel and the AA (Honda provided) were fantastic in getting my tyre changed and me back on my journey. But with the new electronics of EV cars it would be good to know who to go with and who to avoid?

 

[jerrylooney]

The AA / RAC breakdown offerings in the UK here:

Electric car breakdown cover | The AA

Breakdown cover for your hybrid or electric car. Battery run down? We'll tow you to the closest charging point or to your destination. All other faults repaired as standard.

www.theaa.com

RAC Electric Cars | RAC

We’ll make the switch to electric easy – whether you’re looking to buy an electric car, install a home charge point, or get EV breakdown cover or insurance.

www.rac.co.uk

I'm signed up with the AA in Ireland and they have mobile chargers in the breakdown vans.

However, The RAC above advertise this as an exclusive RAC service in the UK (EV Boost Mobile Charging System | Innovation | RAC)

 

[Jomarkh]

Did your MG4 not come with free AA cover MG assit?

 

[meicd]

You should have had AA cover as part of buying the car free.

 

[Cocijo]

A few insurers also provide ‘run out of juice’ free recovery as part of the policy - worth checking also.

 

[adriangalilee]

Did your MG4 not come with free AA cover MG assit?

Thanks. I’ve only just ordered so wasn’t sure if recovery was included.

 

[Jomarkh]

If you get it serviced by MG then it renews the AA cover for another year.

 

[TheHypnoToad]

You should have had AA cover as part of buying the car free.

Quick question, do you know if the AA cover transfers to the 2nd owner of the car if it's sold?

EDIT: Found more info here:

Roadside Assistance | My MG

In the unlikely event that something does, we provide a one-year roadside assistance package from the AA with all new MGs.

www.mg.co.uk

I'll check the T&C's, it looks like 'Transportation of livestock' isn't covered

 

[siteguru]

I believe the answer is Yes, as MG Assist is AA Vehicle cover rather than Personal cover.

 

[Fokmg]

Hi
Thats a very worrying statement regarding livestock!
Is a pet dog classed as livestock (in my books it is a family member)
I often take the dogs out in the car (one reason I purchased the MG5 estate)
If I breakdown and the vehicle has to be recovered will they take me and the dogs?

 

[Ian Key]

Hi
Thats a very worrying statement regarding livestock!
Is a pet dog classed as livestock (in my books it is a family member)
I often take the dogs out in the car (one reason I purchased the MG5 estate)
If I breakdown and the vehicle has to be recovered will they take me and the dogs?

I often have 2 greyhounds in mine so I've just had a look on-line and the short answer is yes they will but they might have to stay in the towed vehicle. Read more here.

 

[siteguru]

When we had to be recovered (after someone smashed into the back of us), the car was pulled onto the recovery truck and we went into the cabin with the driver. Our dog had to remain in our car.

 

[Saintsman]

Just wondering, do you need to register your vehicle anywhere i.e. on a website, by phone, etc? for this recovery\assistance?
I have the card in my car but was not explained anything about it.
I have another recovery firm which I transferred to my MG, I am guessing I do not need this other firm then?

 

[siteguru]

The dealer should have done the MG Assist registration as part of their activities before handover.

 

[Saintsman]

The dealer should have done the MG Assist registration as part of their activities before handover.

Thanks, do you know of a way to check if this was done, apart from contacting dealer?

 

[Cocijo]

You could call the AA and check that they have your car registered.

 

[TheArcher]

I often have 2 greyhounds in mine so I've just had a look on-line and the short answer is yes they will but they might have to stay in the towed vehicle. Read more here.

Always tell them you have a pet in the car - the oppo may be afraid of them.