AA cover

[gordon_kerr]

Perhaps you already know about this but thought some folk might benefit from it, the AA do a thing called plc (parts and labour cover) which covers your car for any mechanical defect (excluding tyres, batteries and exhausts) for one year at a time. So long as your car has a full service history your claim will go through very easily( i have claimed twice without a problem). There are a few stipulations however, you can only claim up to £500 three times a year and you must pay the first £25, still a great deal as parts for scoobies are rather expensive, the cost of my breakdown cover and the plc is around £120 per year, nice to have the peace of mind!!! I hope this info helps.

Gordon

[james_mowbray]

Gordon,

Arent there stipulations/exclusions for imports, after all everyone else has....

ps.... come on the jambos.........

[gordon_kerr]

Not as far as i know buddy

[gordon_kerr]

I have just checked, it would appear there are no restrictions on imports, good news eh!!! The beauty of this kind of cover is it acts as a warranty almost, £25 for a new clutch , i will have some of that thank you very much

[gary_johnson]

Got this from the AA site:- Specific exclusions under Parts and Labour Cover

breakdowns occurring prior to the purchase of this cover;

defects you knew or ought reasonably to have known about prior to the commencement of the journey on which the breakdown occurred;

any defects reported to the AA patrol, or AA-appointed garage agent, that are not connected to the initial cause of breakdown;

modifications and/or alteration to manufacturer's original specification;

any other defects identified by your repairing garage not connected to the initial cause of the breakdown;

any defects due to the poor maintenance of the vehicle, including cambelt failure and any consequential damage, when it cannot be established that the belt has been changed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;

failure of an insured component due to gradual deterioration, commensurate with the age and/or mileage of the vehicle;

exhaust systems, engine/gearbox mountings, wheels and tyres, sunroof motors and mechanism, lights and bulbs, faulty connections, electric window mechanisms (mechanical and electrical), air conditioning components, speedometer and odometer, audio equipment and aerials, car phones, batteries, all body parts, door locks and keys, ignition locks and barrels, are excluded unless specifically listed as covered, all windows, paint, trim, upholstery, cosmetic finishes, folding roof motors, frames and fabric, windscreen wiper linkages, fuel gauge, worn-out clutch, discs, brake pads or brake shoes and any consequential damage arising from the failure of a non-insured part;

repairs required due to incorrect or contaminated fuel;

routine adjustments, phasing and calibration, internal blockage of fuel systems by contamination and failure to meet current emission legislation;

any loss where the odometer has been tampered with, altered or disconnected;

the VAT content of a claim will not be paid if you are VAT registered;

any provision for the costs of a replacement car at the time of the breakdown other than those benefits available under your AA personal membership;

Cover is not available for members who live in the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.