Thank you Red Pennant!

PR1
PR1 Forum Participant Posts: 96
edited June 2014 in Your stories #1

We have been in the South of France at Perpignan for some time!  We decided that Andorra was worth  a visit!  As we climbed towards Andorra the Freelander2 started to overheat!  Cutting our losses we turned for home, and all returned to normal!  However as we have a long tow home in a few days time I rang Red Penant.  The lovely Sally soon sorted a garage for us to get checked out at.  We turned up there at the due time!  He took one look, and aided by translation from Sally, directed us to another garage some 400 yds away. This turned out to be Land Rover Perpignan.  Workshop manager spoke some Englisg so the problem was explained. We were asked to come back at 2.00pm.  Duly did this and the Freelander2 was Hooke up to the computer. Faulty fan module diagnosed, so a new one fitted and we were on our way.  A tad expensive, but Red Pennant pick up the labour part of the bill.  Having an extra couple of days here to make sure all is ok before heading for home.

 

Ten out of ten to Red Pennant, especially Sally and the other lady who helped with translation.

 

Paul

 

 

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  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited June 2014 #2

    Now that's a 'Story', and one with a happy ending too!

  • RowenaBCAMC
    RowenaBCAMC Forum Participant Posts: 1,732 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2014 #3

    I'm really pleased to read that Red Pennant were there to help you when needed. Thank you for sharing on Club Together. Smile

  • Giggs
    Giggs Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited July 2014 #4

    I broke down near geneve in june,the crankshaft pully broke on a sunday afternoon on my motorhome,i was towed to a garage within 2 hours stayed on the forecourt for the night then in a hotel that accepted my dog just a mile away.Back on the road in 3days,i
    was offered taxis and hire cars if needed by the loverly sally,thank you red pennent.

  • paddysmum1
    paddysmum1 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited July 2014 #5

    I am paddysmum1

  • Tommy2
    Tommy2 Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited September 2014 #6

    Can't risk going abroad without insurance

  • Gerardh43
    Gerardh43 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited October 2014 #7

    Kan het risico niet naar het buitenland zonder verzekering

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  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,581 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited January 2015 #8

    Always take the clubs insurance. Never had to use it but only here good things from those who have.

  • mikeanthony
    mikeanthony Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited February 2015 #9

    i have drained my water from 2014 swift conquerer with 2 no taps under the bed ,do anybody no can i still use the heating without refilling the water ,my dealer that i bought it from has told me i can but woundered if anybody else have done this

  • dougiec
    dougiec Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited April 2015 #10

    Just back from a longish trip to Spain during which we had the misfortune of what appears to have been someone slashing the sidewall on one of my car tires while parked. We were staying in a rural town and although we had a spare tire it was only a temporary
    type so we really had to get it replaced. Spain at the weekend? Forget it. We called Red pennant and explained our situation. No problem we were assured by Roseanne as they could sort everything out for us if we wanted. As it turns out we got a tire easily
    enough on the Monday morning and continued on our merry way without any other mishap. The main point here is this. If you are going overseas then get the club insurance as the peace of mind is fantastic. I, like probably most men, think we can get by but things
    happen and now I would never think about going away without the great backup that the club offers. Thanks again to Roseanne, think I spelled your name right, for all your great effort.

     

  • PR1
    PR1 Forum Participant Posts: 96
    edited June 2015 #11

    Well a new story will appear very soon as we have broken down again, and the Dashing nights of Red Pennant have come to our rescue!

     

    You can all wait with baited breath for the next episode!

     

    Replacing the vehicle when we get home!

     

  • DJD
    DJD Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited July 2015 #12

    I can only say the same for Red Pennant never go Touring abroad without them. I recently went to Spain and had 2 blow outs on my Twin axle 'van changed 1 tyre myself then suffered the same about 2hrs later without their help I don't think I could have carried
    on. 2 of the most usless Recovery Agents I have ever had the 'Pleasure' of meeting they even asked me to tow my caravan to their garage-about 10miles on 3 wheels! Did get 2 new tyres eventually and made El Delphin Verde our favourite Foreign campsite and enjoyed
    our holiday

  • plmoknijb
    plmoknijb Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited October 2015 #13

    Left home on Sunday 20th Sept 2015 and we were on the A26 north of Reims when the car (Honda CRV) just died and all the lights on the dashboard lit up like a bad Xmas tree. Couldn't re-start the engine so called Red Pennant. They advised that we had to be
    recovered by the motorway authorities and I would have to call them from an emergency box but once we were off the motorway then Red Pennant could take over. We were taken off the motorway by a low loader and taken to a Renault garage where we contacted Red
    Pennant and they confirmed with the garage that all towing charges would be covered. Garage gave us water and a hook-up and we stayed the night on the forecourt although Red Pennant offered us a hotel if we wanted it. Next morning the car was taken to a Honda
    dealer in Reims and Red Pennant kept us informed about the progress. They again offered a hotel and a hire car but we didn't need either so they arranged for the caravan to be towed to a site. Next day the car was repaired (fuel pump had failed), we took a
    taxi to the Honda dealer and were back on the road again. Cannot fault the Red Pennant service. It might be expensive but if anything goes wrong you are in good hands.

  • sammydonkin
    sammydonkin Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited February 2016 #14

    Yes, I am indeed sammydonkin! thank you for getting in touch. Hopefully, I may not need your services for a while.

  • margaretbaker
    margaretbaker Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited May 2016 #15

    I feel I have to thank the caravan club for their fantastic help when I have just had to cancel our overseas holiday due to illness. They refunded all monies paid minus the £75 deposit and said if we didnt wish to claim this back from red pennant we would
    also get back our premium as it was unused. THANKYOU VERY MUCH CARAVAN CLUB  I am sure other european holiday / breakdown insurances would not do this.

  • Sandgroper
    Sandgroper Forum Participant Posts: 210
    edited August 2016 #16

    Stupidly fed my diesel car petrol and was stuck in Sable sur Sarthe mid Saturday afternoon. Called Red Pennant and was rung back within 20 mins. Man on way, hang on. Towtruck arrived, hitched van onto back, car on truck and set off for Laval. Arrived 5.30
    pm, petrol pumped out, new filter fitted and on our way for £20 for filter + tip!! Great service and very reassuring to know that someone is helping you!!! 

  • Mayesderek
    Mayesderek Forum Participant Posts: 34
    edited September 2016 #17

    I endorse this, In France near Nantes, our 7 year old Skoda wouldn't start. this being the 2nd occasion, we had a jump start on Brittany ferries. We had had the vehicle (holiday checked) before departure Honest.  Contacted Red Pennant who without quibble
    arranged for a new battery to be delivered and fitted onsite. Would never venture abroad without Red Pennant sharing the journey with us.

  • jan1148
    jan1148 Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited September 2016 #18

    Name Pete Jan wife. New to club just bought motor home. Looking forward to new adventures

  • NickyKnix
    NickyKnix Forum Participant Posts: 70
    edited November 2016 #19

    Hello PR1 and all others who have taken the time to give such fantastic praise.

    I always enjoy reading the letters in the magazine about how good Red Pennant is.

    As some of you have said, you do not know how good the cover is, until you need it.

    I am pleased to hear that you all got to where you needed to be and arrived safely.