Autoaidbreakdown Reviews 

2,509
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Looking at 252 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, and professional, making interactions pleasant and reassuring. Many people appreciate the efficient service, with quick response times and effective solutions to their breakdown issues. Reviewers also highlight the good value for money and competitive pricing for the comprehensive breakdown cover provided. However, some customers also noted issues with communication, long delays, and frustrating experiences with the recovery service. There were also concerns regarding automatic renewals, unexpected price increases for loyal customers, and additional charges for older vehicles.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Policy renewed over the phone due to my card having expired and having clicked to cancel the auto renew was then unable to manually renew but all done now thanks to Libbie. Previous policies always sh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Broke down on a long trip from Cornwall to Towcester then to North Wales. Breakdown happened in Exeter. Autoaid arranged for an excellent independent recovery company to respond resulting in a courtes... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got auto reminders, easy to pay or update anything online. able to download really fast and easy to save account info in app wallet on phones. Used AutoAid once when my car would not start leavenin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a policy after reading an article / recommendation in Martin Lewis's MSE email newsletter. Paid just over £50. Had to use when my son broke down on a Friday evening on the motorway. Was expecti... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Value

The breakdown cover is good value for money. I've had to use their services on three occasions and on all three occasions they were great. Have just renewed my cover for this year. Friendly helpful staff on the telephone and the recovery people were helpful as well.

August 27, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Payment declined but no reason given.

Told that my payment was declined but no reason given or information on which card was supposed to have declined it. I then followed the instructions given in this email and the payment went through with no problem at all as it should have done when AutoAid attempted to do it.

August 27, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful app and a surprise excess charge

Been with Autoaid many years and up until now would always have rated them 5 stars and recommended them to others. But having had to use them this Bank Holiday weekend all that has changed.

When I called the breakdown number I got directed to use their app or website, instead of being able to talk to a real human being. Using the app took far longer than any phone call would have been, as it was a total faff. I'm sure there are people out there that love an app for everything, but some of us don't!

And this morning I've just been called and told I have to pay an additional £25 as my car is over 10 years old. All my cars have always been over 10 years old, and never before have I been charged extra. And what relevance is the age of a car when the cause of the breakdown are 2 flat tyres?

Auto renew has been cancelled and I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

August 25, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

No Reward for Loyalty

Every year AutoAid offer to renew my policy at significantly higher cost than I can take out a new one with them. This year £96.04 vs. £79.18 for exactly the same cover. So every year I have to tell them not to renew my policy and then take out a new one.

August 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent first experience of the service

After an anxious day spent with a relative in hospital, I drove away with a hunch something was not right with my car. Not wanting to risk the two-hour journey home, I completed the questions in the App before calling AutoAid.
This was the first time I had used the service. I found it straightforward and at peak time late afternoon was able to speak to someone promptly. I was quite stressed but was dealt with sensitively and given time to explain the issue.
The mechanic arrived well within the time frame given. He was thorough in checking my car and gave clear explanations about the possible issue while reassuring me that, on an MOT, this would be an 'advisory' rather than requiring immediate attention.
This gave me the confidence that I could make the two-hour journey home before having my car checked over again at my local garage.
Thank you to AutoAid staff and the mechanic for an excellent first experience of your service.

August 19, 2025
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