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Name: Breakdown Cover
Rating: 2.97 (197 reviews)

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2.52

Based on 197 reviews, last reviewed 6th May 2025

100% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

33% decrease in 1 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

5

I cannot thank AA Roadside Assistance enough for the... I cannot thank AA Roadside Assistance enough for their exceptional service during my recent breakdown. Driving from Devon to London early on a Saturda... Read more Reviewed on: 17th December 2024

Latest lowest rating:

1

Absolute joke of a service. Absolute joke of a service. I presumed being a long standing organisation that they would be reliable, I broke down with blocked DPF being displayed o... Read more Reviewed on: 6th May 2025

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Like many drivers, breaking down is not something we want to think about! But when it happens, You'll be thankful that you're with a good breakdown cover provider. That's were our AA breakdown cover reviews come in. You can read and write YOUR AA Breakdown cover reviews. We started Smart Money People to help drivers like you to find the best breakdown cover based on our honest reviews. Together, we can make financial services work better for everyone.

AA Breakdown Cover reviews (197)

Review of the AA, Breakdown Cover:

Very Poor Service

I called at 13:15 on 10 December and had to call another three times JUST TO GET A RECOVERY SLOT. Your customer care staff are appalling. Only when escalated to a manager did I get a booking, with a 9 hour waiting time. I've been a customer for 9 years paying almost £26 a month. Now it cannot be trusted. Currently 0 degrees and dropping. Incredibly poor service. I know you're busy, but you clearly need to employ more people to keep the business afloat. Off to your competitors I go! Reviewed on: 10th December 2022

AA has the rudest Customer Service representatives

AA has the rudest Customer Service representatives and unfortunately their Head Office is not any better, they are entitled and very poor listeners. I did not get to choose my AA breakdown cover to start with as it came as part of a financial car loan AA had arranged for me via a third party, no one at AA explained to me the difference between the policies and I was only told that I would have to pay , as an offer , £1 a month on Direct Debit, which I did pay for months, until I received a call from an AA representative whom told me that the offer had come to an end and I now had to pay £ 7.63 a month , again no explanation given on the type of breakdown policy. I since then just paid and never used your services but the only time I needed , then I was treated like I wasn’t even an AA member , where their representatives all they wanted to do was selling me extras and in a rude manner too. I complained to the CEO office and I was told that i had how “bombarded” the AA customer service representatives with questions, like this was so unacceptable of me to ask questions, I believe this is why a client calls a customer centre , surely not to be abused and rudely spoken back. To conclude , I feel that I have not received the polite type of customer service I had signed up for, therefore, I cancelled my membership and chose one of their competitors who will be more transparent with its action and use better manners. Reviewed on: 18th May 2023

Service non-existent but pricing sky high

Have been a member for several years with a direct debit renewal and the annual price hikes are breath-taking. Latest renewal £268 and this doesn't even include home cover; literally just road-side and relay. After 40 years, I've had enough of being conned and have cancelled the direct debit and advised the AA that I will not be renewing. Reviewed on: 2nd May 2023

Keep away from AA BREAKDOWN OR INSAURANCE

It's hard to know where to start. 13 hours to get recovered - only 70 miles from home. It's less the time issue and more the shocking lack of communication and interest in their customers. A digital communication system that doesn't work properly, huge waiting times on help numbers, disinterested call centre handlers and managers that don't have the bottle to come on the line. Worse still, you are promised one thing - only to find out that is not the case in reality. Many years as loyal family customers to the AA ruined in one day. 'The fourth emergency service' they said - thank goodness it isn't. Make certain you know what to expect before you pass over your money for membership. Reviewed on: 2nd May 2023

Do not use AA

Do not use AA breakdown, the service is very poor and unreliable. I've reported a breakdown 8 o'clock pm after 2 hours recovery vehicle showed up which was not the right size to tow my car dispite AA knowing what car I'm driving Reviewed on: 28th April 2023

AVOID

STAY AWAY They will increase your… STAY AWAY They will increase your membership price without informing you, they did that to me. When i called and asked why i have not been informed they only said that they they sent a letter and it's not there problem if i have not received it! They increased my membership from £20 to £36 and was charging me for that until I have noticed. I have also had a breakdown and repairs and garage fees involved, which AA had to cover as it's in my policy, they have not done and refuse to cover, even if i provide invoice. Reviewed on: 27th April 2023

Best breakdown company

How can i complain been with them 7years! Pay extra for parts and labour, have never been rejected a claim. Keep your car serviced follow the guideline's and its the best cover. My previous car had one claim in 4years. New car has had 2 in 4months. Thats life. AA has been amazing and really appreciate everything thank you. Reviewed on: 27th April 2023

Fraudulent company. Avoid like plague.

In my opinion and experience AA Breakdown cover is fraudulent company. They break the contract and manipulate the situation for the purpose to avoid towing or paying for car to be serviced (if you have that additional option). My experience is similar to many experience you can find in online reviews. They will gladly take your money for the membership but avoid fulfilling their legal obligation by making up unfounded reasons without any proof or sense. You may need car breakdown cover in the future. AA will let you down. Reviewed on: 17th April 2023

Very fast response and trustworthy company

AA are very quick to help breakdown cover and are always extremely helpful Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

£300 charge for a 1 mile pick up because of two flat tyres

My mother had two flat tyres, on her Rover 45, the AA charged her £300 to recover the car 1 mile to my house, absolute rip-off of my 82 year old. She had Premium Cover & they did her over when she was stuck at the side of a dangerous road, claiming the tyres were damaged in an RTA - which they were not. Refused to pick up car without an on the spot card payment of £300!!!!!! They will be cancelled & history from tomorrow. Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

Amazing service

Broke down and came within 20 mins, lovely chap too Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

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