04-07-13, 09:42 AM
Ten years ago I learned that breakdown recovery is not the same as accident recovery with the dreaded AA. After an accident in which I was incapacitated and without any discussion they transported my bike 300 miles from Scotland to North of England and then sent me a bill in excess of £400. I was insured with Norwich Union (now called Aviva) and amazingly they paid the bill without any argument. I've stuck with Aviva ever since and pay an extra £37 for the recovery service with them which is provided by R.A.C.. I used it for the first time last week when the rear tyre failed in a big way and couldn’t be repaired. This was in the central area of France 15 miles from the nearest small town and they had a recovery vehicle to me in 35 minutes. Really helpful in getting me fixed up with new tyre and on my way.
Incidentally I already had the tyre seal stuff in, which may have stopped a very rapid deflation, and the plug thing I tried fired out after about 100 yards.
Incidentally I already had the tyre seal stuff in, which may have stopped a very rapid deflation, and the plug thing I tried fired out after about 100 yards.