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Just a quick hello from a brand new member (sadly not a brand new person). My name is Tony, I live in Warminster (Wiltshire), and I'm the lucky buyer of Mark C's 1970 Smoke Grey 2-door. I haven't actually got the car yet, it's still up north in Mark's garage, but having spoken to Mark – who is a great fella – I've got no worries. We've been looking for a Minor for a while now and this one seems perfect. I feel bad for Mark that he's been forced out of Minor ownership by health problems but I've promised him that I'll keep Jenny's flag flying high and will keep him posted on Jenny's further adventures in the warmer south. And I've no doubt that this superb website will be a big help there. Congratulations to all of you for making it so informative and readable. <br><br>
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But you are a member of the AA, right?
Although the last time I "broke down" [aka "killed Holden's car - again ] I was slightly consoled in my doom-laden despair by the fact that it had happened bang next to a very fine hostelry, which was able to fulfil my every whim while I waited for the tow truck to arrive.
Although the last time I "broke down" [aka "killed Holden's car - again ] I was slightly consoled in my doom-laden despair by the fact that it had happened bang next to a very fine hostelry, which was able to fulfil my every whim while I waited for the tow truck to arrive.
The missis is an RAC member by name, ie she's covered for anything she's driving, but I've got nothing at the mo'. Anybody got any feelings as to the relative merits of the various 'collection agencies'? Does the MMOC have any deals in place?
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I'm with the AA. But the ETA has been strongly recommended to me - and it has green credentials, if that floats your boat (it does mine). They are supposed to be pretty good in terms of response time.
I don't know whether the club has any discount deals with any road rescue organisations - I have a feeling there might be something with the RAC. You could try asking the mega-efficient head office (Liz Saxon is your woman).
I don't know whether the club has any discount deals with any road rescue organisations - I have a feeling there might be something with the RAC. You could try asking the mega-efficient head office (Liz Saxon is your woman).
Some of the Classic Insurance companies include FREE roadside assistance and recovery in the cost of the premium. My insurance with RH costs £80 for the year - and has that cover. If you get roadside/recovery elsewhere - check it covers older cars - some limit car age to 15 years !
And where possible - I avoid Motorways - so much nicer to breakdown where you can pull off the road and sort it out yourself, rather than having to take shelter behind a barrier as monster trucks hammer past.
Motorway Police will generally not allow you to fix your car on the hard shoulder - and will insist on calling Roadside/Recovery service.
And where possible - I avoid Motorways - so much nicer to breakdown where you can pull off the road and sort it out yourself, rather than having to take shelter behind a barrier as monster trucks hammer past.
Motorway Police will generally not allow you to fix your car on the hard shoulder - and will insist on calling Roadside/Recovery service.
Thanks for that tip, interesting. I'll be trying to sort out insurance tomorrow, I wonder if the MMOC-linked Footman policy offers that breakdown facility? Just been checking ETA, they don't reduce their £105 premium if you delete home cover (whereas both RAC and AA do, to just over £70 each). But if I can get insurance AND breakdown cover for £80 I'll be very happy!
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Onne just been reading something about doing that I am the same as you but highway rules are something like get out your car regardless of weather and stand up the grass bank for your own safety ring for help so sme little 2 bob money grabbing fix it resue company can come out and rip you off. as they probablyhave only ever seen a car like ours in a book. soapbox over to you
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