Advice please from Volvo car owners

PGHod
PGHod Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited May 2016 in Caravans #1

We tow with a Volvo XC70 which is serviced/maintained by an authorised dealer.  It seems to be standard, that Volvo Assistance is provided for 12 months following a service.  This does not however include caravan repair or recovery when the problem is with
the caravan and not the car -  and it can't be added on.  It seems a waste of money to take out Mayday cover - but I cant think how else to cover the van.  What do other Volvo owners do?

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  • IanH
    IanH Forum Participant Posts: 4,708
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    edited May 2016 #2

    What sort of thing would happen to the caravan (and not the car) that would require you to need Volvo Assist?

    I'm interested because we also have a Volvo and Volvo Assist.

  • PGHod
    PGHod Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited May 2016 #3

    A puncture or other problem with a caravan wheel.   Damage to the caravan from a collision but the car unaffected.  Probably quite a few other scenarios.

  • NevChap
    NevChap Forum Participant Posts: 180
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    edited May 2016 #4

    Same here. We have a Volvo XC90 with Volvo assist but also pay for Green Flag Mayday cover which I feel is good value for money.  

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited May 2016 #5

    It's the same with loads of free recovery whether it's from your car dealer ... not just Volvo  .... or via your bank etc

  • jimd
    jimd Forum Participant Posts: 37
    edited May 2016 #6

    I have the Volvo cover as part of the service and look on it as an added benefit, but I also have Mayday as Volvo doesn't cover the caravan.

    If I need assistance at home or abroard driving without the 'van, or even in the event of something car related, whilst towing, that's quite minor, such as a puncture on a motorway, I'd use the Volvo cover as it wouldn't affect my Mayday premium.  Of course it would be Mayday if I was towing. 

  • sirtom01
    sirtom01 Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited May 2016 #7

    I have a Volvo XC70 and use Mayday too. Got stuck in mud on site whilst towing and they were great

  • IainM1970
    IainM1970 Forum Participant Posts: 170
    edited May 2016 #8

    I have mayday over and above Volvo Assist

  • PGHod
    PGHod Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited June 2016 #9

    Thanks for all the responses.  It looks like I will have to take out the Mayday insurance to ensure that the van is covered.

  • pagan8c
    pagan8c Forum Participant Posts: 91
    edited June 2016 #10

    I am insured with Safeguard and they have an add on part of the policy which gives AA cover for both the car and caravan ie if problem with caravan such as puncture they will turn out. The cover also includes home start etc. It costs about £65 which seems
    reasonable to me as it covers both car and Van. The caravan insurance part is a good price so the 2 together for my new Swift Challenger based special and AA cover for the van and Volvo XC70 comes in total of £306 .That is new for old cover on the Van as well.

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