Breakdown Cover ?

[db133]

My breakdown cover expires at the end of February 2008. I always like to have this type of cover and feel its time to ask:

Does the HDRCGB have anything organized for members breakdown cover like MAG have ?

If not does any one have any recommendations in these lean times ?

[BaZa ®]

I'm a member of MAG and use their breakdown cover. That does it for me.

I have been on flatbeds with other services who don't know one end of a bike from another.

At least with MAG you get a biker normally that tries to get your ride going before recovering.

[db133]

I think the Mag cover is through Boncaster Mechanical Insurance Division mine was £50.00. Just fishing for the best deal. If Mag can offer a reasonable deal through Boncaster HDRCGB must be able to negotiate a deal for its members. Just a thought............

[Charlieharley]

Hi DB133
£50 is that full EU cover or just uk

[BaZa ®]

Originally Posted by Charlieharley

Hi DB133
£50 is that full EU cover or just uk

Benefits - Recovery


UK & Europe Road Rescue and Recovery


MAG Two Wheel Rescue

MAG members can enjoy the peace of mind provided by a complete breakdown recovery service for just £50.00
Just compare these benefits with your current package.
Roadside Assistance.
Recovery.
Home Assistance.
Alternative Travel/Emergency Accommodation.
Caravan/Trailer/Sidecar.
No surcharge for older motorcycles up to 20 years old.

No enrolment fee.

Free call from anywhere in the UK or Europe.
For details - Ring 0845 609 0051 quoting MAG membership number.

Underwritten by Equity Red Star and administered by Equity Red Star Services Limited (an appointed representative of Equity Syndicate Management Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority) for Equity Insurance Brokers Limited who are also authorised and regulated by the Financial Service Authority. Registered Office: Library House, New Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4GD Registered in England No.2661753 (Equity Red Star Services Ltd) and No. 258414 (Equity Insurance Brokers Ltd). Equity Red Star is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
MAG Six Wheel Rescue (bike and car inc. caravans)

(provided by the same providers who offer the MAG Two Wheel Rescue) For Bike and Car £90 For details - Ring 0845 609 0051 quoting MAG membership number.
MAG Touring

MAG Touring offers a list of motorcycle friendly accommodation at discount rates for MAG members on production of a valid MAG membership card. You will also find travel information and links to useful discounts for your travels and touring.

Click here to view list

[Tones]

Be careful with some recovery deals, i.e. The AA

Friend of mine had a spill on the A1 in N Yorks. Hit gravel whilst braking and dropped it.

Called the AA to recover, yes they had full recovery, only to be told that as it was an RTA and not breakdown, it would cost £120 to move to nearest garage. This is in the smallprint where you would need a decent electron microscope to read.

I use Carole Nash.

[Reaper]

Concerned about MAG cover being underwritten by Equity Red Star,
Equity do have a breakdown/recovery scheme but use local recovery firms who don't necessarily have the skills to repair a bike, no doubt they are competent mechanics (although some arn't, I've worked with a few) but might shy away from a bike and just resort to recovery.

I can understand the AA's point about it being a RTC not a breakdown, a RTC shoud be covered by your insurance. Some insurance companies have an agreement with some clubs and will recover you.

[db133]

Strange this as my Mag breakdown is through Boncaster Mechanical Insurance Division (01277 235500) at £50.00 for a breakdown in UK and Europe or £90.00 for bike and car.

Not sure if I'm going to stay with Mag. When I telephoned Boncaster they made no reference to Mag so I'm not sure if it only applies to Mag members. I will phone again and find out. still think as a club the HDRCGB should be able to obtain a good deal/'better deal'........

[Charlieharley]

Hi All
Agree with all of the above but Where db133 says "Good deal" read BETTER DEAL!