Ford Roadside Assistance

[auldreekie]

I was given free Ford  roadside assistance at my last service, I already. I already had RAC Advanced cover which is due to expire this month. 

Is Ford roadside assistance similar/better to the RAC cover and would I be wasting money renewing the RAC cover? 

Anyone actually had to use Ford assistance and who do they use to come out and help? 

Thanks

 

[alexp999]

It is (or at least was) AA when you call them out.

It's full at home, roadside and recovery.

[alanfp]

You don't need RAC if you've got free Ford Assistance.

Though as I am continually pointing out to my children, it's not "free"..... it's "included"😉

[alexp999]

27 minutes ago, alanfp said:

You don't need RAC if you've got free Ford Assistance.

Though as I am continually pointing out to my children, it's not "free"..... it's "included"😉

It costs the dealers about £20 plus VAT I think. 

[Eric Bloodaxe]

3 hours ago, alexp999 said:

It costs the dealers about £20 plus VAT I think. 

Despite which, not all dealers participate in the SARA scheme, so if you want to be sure to get it, best to check when booking a service.

I was also told the current provider is AA.

[fiestalux]

I don't live in the UK, but I would check if the RAC offers anything in addition to just roadside assistance etc on your plan. Where I live, the national Auto Club also offers legal costs assistance/advice (with dodgy car dealers), winter tire checks, europe wide assistance, medical air rescue and access to a test and diagnostics centre at reduced rates, which are far lower than dealers etc. All for about 90 quid a year. Plus the roadside assistance is for any vehcle I am driving across, not just my main car.