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Britannia Rescue Reviews 550

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 537 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, highlighting the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff. Many people appreciate the quick response times and efficient handling of their issues, often noting that assistance arrived sooner than expected. The customer service is frequently described as superb, with agents providing reassurance and clear communication throughout the process. However, some customers experienced longer-than-expected wait times for recovery, with a few instances of significant delays. A few other people also felt that the initial diagnosis by the roadside mechanic was not always accurate, leading to further inconvenience. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned issues with receiving policy documents or accessing an online portal.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I suffered a front tyre blowout on the M56 entry slip road last Thursday 30th April 2026. My call was answered immediately by call-handler Fiona who was both pleasant, efficient and reassuring. A reco... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Broke down at home 1 pm Sat. Phoned and spoke with very helpful guy. Breakdown arrived at 2.15 pm , sorted. Excellent service and people. If you want superb customer service and price look no further... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional call handler, asked if in a safe place- if I was alone and did I have any additional concerns or needs. Fast service well communicated by text, then phoned by mechanic - given advice whil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I must highly recommend Britannia Rescue for their help at the weekend. My car had a flat battery. Turns out it was the original battery (over 20 years old!) Agent turned up quicker than I anticipat... See more


Company details

  1. Insurance Company
  2. Accident Insurance Company
  3. Auto Insurance Agency
  4. Motorcycle Insurance Agency
  5. Personal Insurance Company

Written by the company

Here at Britannia Rescue, we give our customers peace of mind whether they are on the road or at home, with our assistance and recovery cover. Our 4,000 breakdown professionals are available 24/7, 365 days a year so we can get you back on the road as quickly as possible. We are part of the Allianz Group, one of the largest general insurers in the UK. We’re the #1 insurance brand globally*, present in almost 70 countries worldwide with over 128 million customers. *Interbrand 2024 Best Global Brands Ranking.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Broke down in Manchester (we're from…

Broke down in Manchester (we're from Scotland) called and spoke to a great handler who said it would be between 1 and 2 hours to et to us, SIX HOURS later someone arrived. Luckily the engine would work as it was a gearbox fault, but imagine if we were on the hard shoulder of the motorway and the engine wouldnt start for heat? Once they arrived all went well as they had to get us home on a relay (3 different companies worked together). Apart from the first one taking 6 hours the rest went really well and the communication from the call handlers was first class.

February 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing breakdown company

Absolutely amazing breakdown company! Couldn’t fault them at all, first time breaking down on a dual carriageway, police had to block a line for me and my baby to get out the car. From the well fair checks to getting a recovery van out to me in 45 minutes in rush hour traffic! Honestly couldn’t Thankyou you enough!

February 26, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

outstanding breakdown service

had to call britannia rescue as my car was not starting.
i live rurally and depend only on my car for transport.
from the moment of logging the call to the departure of the rescue agent who solved the problem (flat battery), the service was nothing short of superb!
one couldn't ask for more.
very warmly recommended.

February 24, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Agent kept in touch with me with…

Agent kept in touch with me with regular updates because of the time limit before security gates would close preventing any further access in or out of the premises.

February 24, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service above and beyond

My sons tyre had been slashed while in his college car park. After contacting brittania rescue a group of 10 youths surrounded his car while he was inside rocking and kicking it. The rescue truck arrived within 10 mins and the agent ensured my sons safety and made sure he got along on his way after changing his wheel.

This service was above and beyond and I cannot recommend this company enough.

February 24, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Try a different breakdown service

I was left wondering what the point of having the 'breakdown' insurance was. My 93-year-old mother called out Britannia Rescue as her battery was flat. Basically, the 'mechanic' told her that her battery was flat (or perhaps the alternator was broken) and that she'd have to book it into a garage to get it fixed. Thanks for nothing!

February 15, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Called Britannia Rescue on Monday 16…

Called Britannia Rescue on Monday 16 February as car wouldn't start call handler very helpful and said a man will be with me in about 2 hours which he was. He checked my car and said I need a new battery, I said ok and he took a few details got in his van and left. I thought so I now have to find someone to take me to buy a new battery and fit it myself, why didn't the rescue guy do it as I'm 73. Britannia were good the rescue contractor not so.

February 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flat battery …

We had left our car for just over three weeks after a holiday and the battery was flat . We called Britannia rescue and the service we received was top class. Call was answered promptly by Justin who listened carefully to my plight . He gave clear explanations on what would happen next . I received regular follow up
Txt to let me know when I could expect a mechanic to arrive followed by a call from the driver when he was on his way . All sorted within 2 hours from call to being mobile again . Thank you so much Britannia rescue .

February 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to report and helpful

Easy to report break down. They give an estimated time and agent arrives within that time. I've always had a great experience with nice, friendly agents when I've needed to call them out.

February 16, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I broke down on the M25 in the pouring rain with 2 children in the vehicle. We were made a priority and the call centre staff were exceptional. We were provided with accurate recovery timescales, we had welfare checks and they offered sound advice in terms of keeping ourselves safe. The service was very good and they kept in constant contact.

February 15, 2026

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