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never used CC Red Pennant but i will be this year.Heard good things about their cover although pricey compared to others.

used International Breakdown in the past and another company whos name eludes me at the moment.

Hi

I use CC Red Pennant every year

I've never needed it but the thought of an english speaking voice on the end of the (freephone) telephone 24/7 helping me out is real "Piece of Mind"

I normally use it all year round because we go to France/Spain early summer and late summer and the annual package is cheaper but I can't understand why you're bringing Mayday into it.

I use Mayday for all year protection in the UK and Red Pennant for the holidays

Tyreman 

Britania rescue, Deluxe cover. Probably the cheapest cover out there, much cheaper than mayday who in my opinion are wrong to charge so much for one off trips. Britania cover you abroad on deluxe cover, and all you have to do is ring them and tell them your going a week berofe. Works very well for us in our motorhome as we are covered in our cars as wel.

. Has anyone had any bad experiences abroad with breakdown companies?

yes, broke down in the middle of Avignon in rush hour, accelerator cable snapped in the middle of a busy junction, (guess who didnt carry a spare)4 hours wait to be rescued after many expensive phone calls to the call centre of  the recovery firm.Vehicle couldnt be repaired at roadside had to go on the back of a flatbed truck with us still in the car,(scary) took us through the city and way out into the sticks to garage for repair.cant fault the repair guy, did it straight away , now 9pm , broke down at 4pm in sweltering heat.

complained about the 4hour delay and getting fobbed off on the phone by letter and got a full refund of the 2 weeks cover.

real eye opener , beware cheap cover especially if you have to spend £30 in phone calls getting through to call centre !!!!!

lesson learned. hence Red pennant from now on

Hi Degstroy

I can't comment on the C&CC package as I'm not a member but suggest it's well worth reading the small print and if that's comparable with Red Pennant and backed by C&CC members good experiences using it then "go for it"

Tyreman

Greetings All,

We're with 'More Than' which is owned now by Royal Sunn Alliance.

Last year they covered  our car with a fully comprehensive package of benefits with European cover thrown in without charge. Cost us about £55 and they provide a British telephone call centre. The only thing that isnt covered is a caravan breakdown. Short of rolling the van, I cant say Ive ever seen a van breakdown (please dont mention changing a wheel)

Hi emmitdb

It's very difficult to compare packages bedause unlike "More Than" the CC Red Pennant covers the car and caravan including recovery to the UK as well as all the illness, accident and continuation of holiday insurance (like supplying a tow car in the event of yours breaking down and being unrepairable in a reasonable time span or the use of hotels etc)

Tyreman

Having had some experience in the industry i know quite a bit that goes on.....

Contrary to what Soundsdigital posted "They also cover you following an accident which neither the AA or RAC do" the companies do, the problem is that they cannot make the decisions re the vh as its an insurance matter.  With regards to helping you get home or continuing your journey in a rental car they will indeed carry on to cover as normal.

Also you have to expect to spend money on phone calls, these companies provide a free number but you have to be prepared to call from a landline and give up on your mobile.

All i can say is expect delays either way - if your vehicle/caravan breaks down its inevitable no matter what these companies do to help that you will be delayed.  And always read the terms and conditions of your cover, quite often you will find yourselves being caught out because you didnt read the info before leaving on hols.... Hope this helps.