The AA

[dirty bristow]

Just sent me a renewal for membership. Was £28 last year, never used them, put it up to £52, that will be automatically taken from my bank account.
One simple phone call and it is back down to £28.
How many people let such companies away with this? What a fucking nerve to even try it.
I am going out now to punch someone very small.

[Harry Angstrom]

Originally Posted by dirty bristow

Just sent me a renewal for membership. Was £28 last year, never used them, put it up to £52, that will be automatically taken from my bank account.
One simple phone call and it is back down to £28.
How many people let such companies away with this? What a fucking nerve to even try it.
I am going out now to punch someone very small.

Every year I have to ring. What a waste of time. I reckon I will change if it happens next year.

It is part of the business model and they will get shitloads more cash from it.

[dirty bristow]

Originally Posted by Harry Angstrom

Every year I have to ring. What a waste of time. I reckon I will change if it happens next year.

It is part of the business model and they will get shitloads more cash from it.

As a percentage, how many do you reckon fall for it?

[Harry Angstrom]

Originally Posted by dirty bristow

As a percentage, how many do you reckon fall for it?

1 in 5? No idea.

Probably don't look at the figures, then the direct debit comes out a month later, then they can't be arsed to ring.

[Statto Junkie]

I used them for insurance as well....up over 40% on renewal. Made the call...up 7%

However, I didn't notice the total bill included the separate membership, taken out of the acc. mid-month....didn't have the funds, they tried to charge me as well as the bank. Eventually received a £30 cheque to cover the bank charge.

What a fucking mess.

[Stevie Freestein II]

Yeah I do this too.

Been about £70 for roadside and recovery. Annual renewal is always 90-100, so phone and they sort it out.

[AndrewP]

Is AA membership actually worth it considering you can just call them if/when required and join on the spot?

[dirty bristow]

Originally Posted by AndrewP

Is AA membership actually worth it considering you can just call them if/when required and join on the spot?

Got it for the wife as she uses the car 90% of the time.

[Tony_Montana1981]

I'm normally pretty good with these things but this year I reckon Ive been ripped off to the tune of at least £100 on my building and contents insurance. Renewal pack came and I put it to one side and forgot about it. Checked it the other day (2 months after the policy started ) and it seems pretty high. Must remember to look elsewhere next year.

Oh, and re: The AA.

Can you not get free breakdown cover through your bank? I get free breakdown cover, holiday insurance, phone insurance, identity theft cover plus loads of other things.

Originally Posted by AndrewP

Is AA membership actually worth it considering you can just call them if/when required and join on the spot?

On the spot memberships cost normal fee + £70 Admin charge or something like that though.

[dirty bristow]

Originally Posted by Tony_Montana1981

I'm normally pretty good with these things but this year I reckon Ive been ripped off to the tune of at least £100 on my building and contents insurance. Renewal pack came and I put it to one side and forgot about it. Checked it the other day (2 months after the policy started ) and it seems pretty high. Must remember to look elsewhere next year.

Oh, and re: The AA.

Can you not get free breakdown cover through your bank? I get free breakdown cover, holiday insurance, phone insurance, identity theft cover plus loads of other things.



On the spot memberships cost normal fee + £70 Admin charge or something like that though.

Shite aye, I probably can