Greenflag vs AA

[DomnicZZ]

Thanks Sparky!
Your tyre change example is spot on. Although I’m unlikely to drive on a motorway more than 4-5 times a year, the thought of a breakdown isn’t nice.
Just for the peace of mind the basic cover should do me. Green flag £34 vs £27 for emergencyassist.co.uk for my 16yr old Jazz
Both use 3rd parties.. Will probably go with green flag As the IT infra seems better.

[Jocko]

A number of years ago I had to be recovered from the motorway, and the RAC got a third party to pick me up, as they were closer and quicker.

[TnTkr]

Just for curiosity, is it prohibited in UK to change a tyre or make some other necessary repair by the motorway? Or is it must to have the car towed away immediately?

For reference, in Finland it is allowed to change a tyre on hard shoulder or to leave it there to be repaired or towed away next day.  It is also allowed to tow with another car by a rope, towing car has to be heavier than the car to be towed.

[sparky Paul]

Just for curiosity, is it prohibited in UK to change a tyre or make some other necessary repair by the motorway? Or is it must to have the car towed away immediately?

Yes, you can change a wheel yourself, but the hard shoulder of a motorway is one of the most dangerous places on Britain's roads. You certainly can't leave a vehicle and come back the next day, it will be removed. As soon as the Police or highway authorities are aware of a broken down vehicle, they want it moved.

Towing with a rope is legal, but only regarded as an emergency measure to get you to a place of safely. Police will exercise their discretion, but towing a car down the motorway with a rope will almost certainly get you a pull.

[Johncb500]

Just for curiosity, is it prohibited in UK to change a tyre or make some other necessary repair by the motorway? Or is it must to have the car towed away immediately?

Yes, you can change a wheel yourself, but the hard shoulder of a motorway is one of the most dangerous places on Britain's roads. You certainly can't leave a vehicle and come back the next day, it will be removed. As soon as the Police or highway authorities are aware of a broken down vehicle, they want it moved.

Towing with a rope is legal, but only regarded as an emergency measure to get you to a place of safely. Police will exercise their discretion, but towing a car down the motorway with a rope will almost certainly get you a pull.

Love the pun

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[ColinB]

Just for curiosity, is it prohibited in UK to change a tyre or make some other necessary repair by the motorway? Or is it must to have the car towed away immediately?

For reference, in Finland it is allowed to change a tyre on hard shoulder or to leave it there to be repaired or towed away next day.  It is also allowed to tow with another car by a rope, towing car has to be heavier than the car to be towed.

It is not prohibited, but it's a very dangerous thing to do because other vehicles frequently "wander" onto the shoulder. The advice to drivers if you break down is to get everyone out  of the car through the nearside doors and on the other side of the safety barrier. The vehicle is then towed off  as quickly as possible; if repairs are necessary in situ (eg a truck needing a tyre change) they'll impose a speed limit and close at least one lane (sometimes more) to provide a safe working environment.

[sparky Paul]

Love the pun

I don't know if our Finn friend will get it 

[TnTkr]

Yes, I got it 

[sparky Paul]

You get value for money on here 

[TnTkr]

Indeed! 

Thank you all for the explanations. Now I understand the interest and wide range of alternatives regarding the roadside and recovery services in UK.

[RayS]

We drive Honda.
Why do we need brakedown cover?

[sparky Paul]

We drive Honda.
Why do we need brakedown cover?

Only for punctures and flat batteries, obviously 

Once, about 25 years ago, I ran out of petrol    I phoned the missus to fetch a gallon 

[123Drive!]

We drive Honda.
Why do we need brakedown cover?

...for that bloody i-shift gear box!!!