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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had brilliant service from Britannia on Sunday. Coil spring failed and shredded tyre. Britannia quickly arranged efficient garage callout (with a backup) and checked by phone every 15 mins to see what... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly the worst experience and customer service I’ve ever had with a company like this. So unhelpful, that’s IF you can speak to someone. Over an hour on hold for “emergency assistance” tonight and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were left ‘abandoned’ in Scarborough by Volvo Assistance after they recovered our car. We are also in Britannia Rescue who immediately (even though they had not recovered our vehicle) arranged for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You won't find a breakdown policy for this price. They always say that you never know how good an insurance policy is until you make a claim and my wife has called out 'cover my breakdown ' twice and... See more

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BreakdownCover.ie is part of Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited (previously known as Blue Insurance Limited), a multi-award winning insurance company with over 15 years of experience and committed to offering comprehensive cover at very competitive prices to both Irish and the UK customers. Our Motor Breakdown Assistance is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and you can choose from a flexible range of benefits, which are competitively priced. BreakdownCover.ie is able to provide you with first class motor breakdown cover with 4 cover levels to suit your requirements.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had brilliant service from Britannia

Had brilliant service from Britannia on Sunday. Coil spring failed and shredded tyre. Britannia quickly arranged efficient garage callout (with a backup) and checked by phone every 15 mins to see what position was. Really impressed.

February 1, 2022
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Hi Ian,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Natalie Ward

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My VW Passat has gone into a deadlock…

My VW Passat has gone into a deadlock mode. I explained on the phone to the advisor that the emergency key would not open the door, that I had replaced the battery in the key fob and that the vehicle was impossible to enter, try as I might. I was advised that if I pay £99 a garage would visit and recover the car. Great, I paid because I need to get into my car. When the lovely recovery man arrived, he asked all the same questions about the key, battery replacement etc. to which I gave exactly the same answers as on the phone. He then said, 'It is probably deadlocked and so, in that case, they should not have told you we could recover your car and they should not have sent me.' He even told me that I could quote him when I call to complain. Of course, Brittania say they cannot refund me because the recovery team were sent. For what it was worth, they could have sent a team of violin-playing penguins and it would have been about as helpful. If they knew the issue could not be addressed, why take the money anyway? Appalling.

January 25, 2022
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Adam,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for bringing this to our attention. I am very sorry to hear this.

Can you please email me directly on lorna.bradley@blueinsurance.ie with your policy number, home address and email address ? I can then look into this for you.


Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

before my phone battery dies I have to…

before my phone battery dies I have to write this review. Absolutely terrible, worst breakdown cover ever on hold for over a hour just to have the phone put down, I've had to call back and still on hold. I feel like I've been scamed

January 17, 2022
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Edmund,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for bringing this to our attention. I am very sorry to hear this.

Can you please email me directly on lorna.bradley@blueinsurance.ie with your policy number, home address and email address ? I can then look into this for you.


Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly the worst experience and…

Honestly the worst experience and customer service I’ve ever had with a company like this. So unhelpful, that’s IF you can speak to someone. Over an hour on hold for “emergency assistance” tonight and no answer. Same in the past, long hold times and then the phone line cuts out. One time they forgot to pass on my details to a mechanic so I was waiting hours. Told lots of conflicting information by different employees. Avoid at all costs.

January 10, 2022
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Nadia

I am sorry to hear of your experience, I am unable to locate a policy with your name can you please email me directly with your policy number and I will look into this for you. kym.farrell@blueinsurance.ie

Regards
Kym

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was happy with the service

I was very happy with the service. But I do need to make a claim for my taxi and something else I need reimbursed. But there is no easy address to do this. But the people I interacted with were very helpful.

November 14, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Penny,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please click on this link to view how to make a claim https://www.breakdowncover.ie/make_claim.asp

Kind Regards
Natalie Ward

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annual Breakdown Cover

Quick and easy to reserve breakdown cover. Seems like good value for standalone breakdown cover. However, haven't had to use the service yet.

November 11, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Michael,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. Have a happy new year.

Kind Regards
Natalie Ward

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have been a member for several years…

Have been a member for several years and been happy with service. The phone operators had some knowledge and could assess situation. But.....was recently told to go to a local garage and 'save us a call out'.Complained ,and got patronising emails days later offering to get rescue service out.
This would have been over a week from the original call. So ,after several years, going to cancel membership.Need a reliable,honest breakdown service.

September 11, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Dear Customer,

I am very sorry to hear about your experience, can you please email me directly with your policy number and I will look into this. You can email me at niamh@blueinsurance.ie

Kind Regards
Niamh Kearns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and good value ,easy to…

Very helpful and good value ,easy to deal with .

September 2, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Declan,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i can only comment on buying the cover…

i can only comment on buying the cover and the website. It was very straight forward and easy to use.Hopefully if i have a problem the service will be the same!

August 30, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi David,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very quick to get through and very…

Very quick to get through and very helpful lady (in Wales) to go through the pricess, as website didn't want to process any of my debit/credit cards. So hence the one star knocked off

August 12, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi David

Thank you for your feedback, I am sorry to hear you had difficulty purchasing online. We currently have a payment issue that is impacting some customers. Our IT department are working hard to resolve this asap. I'm happy to hear you were able to book your policy over the phone.

Kind Regards
Kym Farrell

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Smooth service

July 28, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Graham,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Have a lovely day.

Kind Regards
Natalie Ward

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stranded 8 hours, Britannia didnt turn up..

Originally told 2 hours until someone will come, rung at 3 hours, on hold 30 mins, was told someone will call back, no one did, rung at 4.5 hours then told no one is coming an to try the AA an will reimburse us. Tried everywhere no luck, was stranded with no lights on a un lit motorway, was stressful and dangerous. Do not recommend this company.

July 24, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Ben

I am very sorry to hear about your experience, can you please email me directly with your policy number and I will look into this with the assistance company. You can email me at kym.farrell@blueinsurance.ie

Kind Regards
Kym Farrell

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Reasonably good service for the money…

Reasonably good service for the money although not had to call out for breakdown yet so time will tell.

July 20, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi James,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 4 star review.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was easy and seamless…

The whole process was easy and seamless to purchase the breakdown cover.

July 18, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cover My Breakdown has never failed me…

Cover My Breakdown has never failed me in response and engineer help and knowledge.
Have been a loyal customer for a number of years now.
Highly recommend this breakdown company. 👌

June 30, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Good morning Joanne,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Have a lovely day.

Kind Regards
Natalie Ward

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid and efficient

LV Bitannia handled my early morning call efficiently and politely. Egertons Recovery Group of Crewe sent out an extremely pleasant, helpful and patient agent who followed my vehicle until he was sure all was well.

June 4, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Susana,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. However, I believe you may be contacting the incorrect Breakdown insurance company, we are not linked to Britannia. Our company is https://www.breakdowncover.ie/

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with this breakdown cover…

I have been with this breakdown cover for years, excellent service would recommend these to anyone. When I have called on them , great service , excellent staff.

June 1, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Carol,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abandoned by Volvo Assistance

We were left ‘abandoned’ in Scarborough by Volvo Assistance after they recovered our car. We are also in Britannia Rescue who immediately (even though they had not recovered our vehicle) arranged for supply of a hire car to get myself, my wife, our elderly dog and a great deal of luggage the 100 mile journey home. Excellent service and extremely helpful call handler. Thanks again Kasim for your help.

April 19, 2021
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Kathryn

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Kym Farrell

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not used it yet

September 25, 2020
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Kathleen,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Please note all reviews would only be based of the service received so far, for example the booking process. You can always update your review at any stage.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had breakdown cover from you many…

I've had breakdown cover from you many times. It's always easy to set up, and on the rare occasion I have had to call someone out, it has been quick and professional.

July 7, 2020
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Reply from BreakdownCover.ie

Hi Tom,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind Regards
Lorna.

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