AXA Assistance Reviews 876

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the staff to be helpful, efficient, and professional, often praising their communication skills and ability to resolve issues. People appreciated being able to speak with a real person and noted that their queries were answered promptly and transparently. However, some people were dissatisfied with the contact experience, particularly regarding long wait times on the phone. There were also instances where customers reported receiving inconsistent information or information that was not always accurate from different customer service representatives, leading to frustration and delays in resolving their issues. A few other people also felt that the service was poor, with some mentioning difficulties with administrative processes or specific service requests.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Breakdown cover is competitively priced. Website has had several glitches today - which would not go away, despite repeated attempts from scratch to provide cover for a second car. Needed to ring the... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Only not given 5☆ as quite a long wait to be answered! Perhaps you could give an indication as to how long before call will be answered. Otherwise very good service and helpful assistant.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quite a long wait on the phone before it was answered. Helpful knowledgeable assistant. I asked for info as attachment on email and told I would receive it but didn't instead needed to set up and log... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quick and fast process however my inbox has been inundated with emails about offering password resets, following up on a quote even after I purchased the policy and duplicate emails one after another... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer when I telephoned to change my address on my breakdown policy only to find it lapsed last year. Although we didn’t get to the bottom of how that occurred a new policy was set up wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initially renewing was a disaster, we couldn't make a payment over the telephone, kept cutting off. After several fonecalls we were informed IT issue. Later on in the morning, LaToya who we first dea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very courteous and helpful staff. Recently took our AXA breakdown cover and phoned twice because of minor queries. Phone answered promptly and both times, adviser was helpful, respectful and courteou... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I found it very hard to understand the operator, she may have found my Scottish accent difficult as well! Anyway, I went on-line and used the Discount code, amended the number of drivers to one as my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My phone call was answered fairly quickly. My problem was addressed and dealt with by a very personable female advisor. She had extremely good communication skills and was able to provide me with th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Process to acquire was relatively simple. Purchased ahead of start date for the Breakdown cover so cannot comment ahead .... but the Breakdown Cover Market needs to be more competitive. The AA and RAC... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have used AXA for breakdown cover for a number of years now. On the few occasions I've had to report a breakdown the level of service has been on a par with the big names in this industry. Thi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

well handled, laid out the policy concisely and made it easy understand. Suggested that next time due to the age of one of the vehicles we consider another form of cover.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chaotic software resulting in nearly 1 hour on phone. AXA email sent ,e to web page, saying my direct debit details had changed 9they hadn't - AXA no longer accept bank direct debits!!). My account wo... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Most things ok but I didn't receive my breakdown cover renewal quote.Got an email to tell me my cover had expired even though I had auto renewal.Then told I would have to wait 24 hrs for new cover to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable conversation. I don't always like speaking on the phone. Reasonably priced. Didn't rush me when my card wouldn't register on keyboard, took 3 attempts. Thank you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was renewing my breakdown cover over the phone as I do every year. Very short queue time to get through to Sales. Andrew was very helpful, explained the next steps and everything went through withou... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was sent a reminder for my AXA renewal and invited to ring or go on my account. As I do everything online these I decided to go on my account when I did it said that I would automatically be renewed... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service - taken over one week to deal with emergency leaking water pipe. Had to call back numerous times with waiting times of over an hour each time. Told me they had approved the claim 4 t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking. Happy to take your money, but fail to provide the refund they said had been issued 3 months ago. Keep chasing it up and either ignored or promised someone it sorting and never... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very nice gentleman turned up to my broken down vehicle with a tow truck and gave me a lift home, dropping my car off at the garage at the botton of my road. I have no idear what I would have done w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah was most pleasant on the telephone and quickly answered my questions and resolved any issues. An email dialogue with Finley was prompt with my query.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phoned this morning as I noticed my renewal payment had not come out of my bank. The lady did apologise for this and explained you had, had a new system. I have set up my cover today

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All staff members are very helpful ,efficient and very professional. All went well and the car has been delivered safely to garage for repairs .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finlay was quick to respond and assist a lady in distress! He was efficient, helpful and explained clearly what was needed

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to Andrew who helped find my old policy I had accidentally let lapse. He found it, helped me set it back up and then we covered my motorbike too. Thanks for the help Andrew you were great!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly amazing service. Axa rep have patiently understood all queries and very transparently answered with information true at the point of talking.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renewed my breakdown cover no problems at all lady on phone very helpful and polite. Would rate 5 stars .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service. Answered my query and sent me an updated email regarding my account

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renewed our breakdown cover the lady on the phone was very helpful sent the papers and we was happy

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service Spoke to several team members - all VERY helpful. I purchased a policy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was initially attracted to AXA Recovery Service because of the superior standard of services offered and the very affordable cost of a policy. Fortunately, I never have had to made use of its servic... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good customer service.I was nicely spoken to and given the options available to make an informed choice

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

1 reminder 2 weeks before renewal saying AXA already written to me. They hadn’t! 2 paid on card on 1606; shown on my card statement. Reminder 1806 saying not paid! 3 no problem with helpful person... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient on the phone lines . Policy renewed very quickly. Staff member very courteous.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff at customer centre (Diana I think) sorted out online renewal problem. She was clear, helpful and understanding of my frustration with my online account.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service. Adviser was very helpful. Call was answered promptly.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The call handler was very helpful. There was a problem with the automated payment system which causes some concern at the time

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We hired a car through Easy Jet for a trip to Morocco in June. We purchased full AXA Assistance insurance (through Easy Jet) We had a minor scratch on the car. Instead of simply saying it was c... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Joined and paid for cover ( due to previously being with Co-op) on 20th June and requested that documents be sent by post. Nothing yet received even after two further phone calls. Your advisers are pl... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have been promised that my policy Schedule would be posted to me on three separate occasions but alas without success. It does not bode well if I have the misfortune to breakdown and ask for assistanc... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You think you have breakdown cover but you don't! All of you who have breakdown cover with AXA go back and read what it covers!!! I have been paying breakdown cover with AXA for years and I have nev... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have boiler cover with axa which was purchased through my insurance company as an add on to the house policy. We tried to ring the number on are policy documents to get a gas engineer to repai... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had to use axa home emergency, the whole process had been really slow , each advisor give me false information- I Logged a complaint and even the complaint handler give me false information. I sen... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah made the purchase of my policy straightforward with no hassle. A pleasure to deal with AXA.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had a flat tyre today and called the breakdown number. They refused to come and help me because I did not have a spare tyre. My car has a repair kit and has never been designed to carry a spare tyre.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being able to talk to a human being thus,instantaneous answers to any queries that I had

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Company details

  1. Money & Insurance

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Providing Home Emergency, Motor Breakdown and Excess Protection insurance. Monitored Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. To report an emergency, please call the number in your policy document. For feedback relating to Travel please visit https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/axa-travel-insurance.com


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

876 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

all straightforward ,with no…

all straightforward ,with no complications, increase in price for someone with a previous years no call outs or use was a bit "" salty"" otherwise no other complaint

15 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good morning, we appreciate your review. We're glad your renewal was straightforward. We acknowledge your concern about the price increase despite your claim history, and we will take your feedback into consideration. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful advisor

Very helpful advisor. Competitive price. Easy to purchase.

20 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good Afternoon, Thank you for the positive feedback! We really appreciate this and will pass this on to the relevant team. Kind Regards, Francesca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company

12 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good Morning, Thank you for the positive feedback! We really appreciate this and will pass this on to the relevant team. Kind Regards, Francesca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer when I telephoned to…

Excellent customer when I telephoned to change my address on my breakdown policy only to find it lapsed last year. Although we didn’t get to the bottom of how that occurred a new policy was set up without delay and the operator was most professional throughout and most helpful. Thank you!

18 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good Morning, Thank you for the positive feedback! We really appreciate this and will pass this on to the relevant team. Kind Regards, Francesca

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quick and fast process but far too many email notifications!

Quick and fast process however my inbox has been inundated with emails about offering password resets, following up on a quote even after I purchased the policy and duplicate emails one after another saying the exact same things! I must have received about x15 emails over the process of setting things up tonight. There’s definitely something wrong with your IT/Email notifications.

17 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good morning,

Thank you for the positive feedback and for making us aware of the email issue, we will raise this with the relevant team to look into this, thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Kind Regards
Francesca

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to communicate with unlike some…

Easy to communicate with unlike some other insurance companies and explained everything clearly

17 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good Morning, Thank you for the positive feedback! We really appreciate this and will pass this on to the relevant team. Kind Regards, Francesca

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I found it hard to understand the…

I found it very hard to understand the operator, she may have found my Scottish accent difficult as well!
Anyway, I went on-line and used the Discount code, amended the number of drivers to one as my wife doesn't drive now and was satifisfied with the outcome.

16 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good morning, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear you found the initial contact difficult; however we are pleased you were able to make your amendments online and are ultimately satisfied with your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You think you have breakdown cover but…

You think you have breakdown cover but you don't! All of you who have breakdown cover with AXA go back and read what it covers!!! I have been paying breakdown cover with AXA for years and I have never called them because I drive relatively new cars. I have been away and got stuck in Australia by the time I got back my battery was down. I just called them and they informed me that am only covered if the car is 1 mile away from my home!!! I hate to think what would happen if I broke down 3 or 5 miles away. I bought this cover as part of my insurance as I always do, this is day light robbery!!!

16 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good Afternoon Juliet, I am very sorry to read about your experience falling below the standards we expect. We have contacted you to gather some more information to try and help us locate your claim and once we have this the team will be in contact to discuss this with you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I rang Axa to change my email address…

I rang Axa to change my email address after being scammed. They were extremely helpful.

9 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good afternoon, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased that your were happy with the help provided.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

well handled

well handled, laid out the policy concisely and made it easy understand. Suggested that next time due to the age of one of the vehicles we consider another form of cover.

13 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good afternoon, many thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you had a positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andrew couldn’t have been more helpful.

Andrew couldn’t have been more helpful.

13 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good afternoon, we appreciate your review and are pleased to hear our team delivered excellent support. We will pass on your comments. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not Impressed

Called AXA when car broke down, was put on hold for 5 mins then told their systems were down and could I call back later from the side of a busy road in the wind and rain. Im now in a holding queue to the complaints line, still no answer after 15mins......

12 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good Afternoon, i am very sorry to read about your experience falling below the standards we expect. We have contacted you to gather some more information to try and help us locate your claim and once we have this the team will be in contact to discuss this with you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy and straightforward

Very easy and straightforward

5 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good morning, many thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you had a positive experience.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chaotic software results in wasteful phone call

Chaotic software resulting in nearly 1 hour on phone. AXA email sent ,e to web page, saying my direct debit details had changed 9they hadn't - AXA no longer accept bank direct debits!!). My account would be 'expired' (English?). Phone agent tried to take a credit card (via phone keyboard). Failed 3 times. Then tried to set up new account, was half way through, phone call cut off ... no call back. Decided to try again online (with same credit card). What a waste of everyone's time. Does not someone test this before putting into action? PS Agent pleasant, but just 'obeying orders' from his screen.

11 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Hello, we appreciate feedback and are sorry to learn you are unhappy about your experience. If you would like to log a complaint regarding this, please contact us via claimcomplaints@axa-travel-insurance.com. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to an agent, please call our Complaints Team using the contact information on your policy documentation. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take your comments seriously and will review the points you raised. Your feedback helps us improve our services.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff at customer centre…

Excellent staff at customer centre (Diana I think) sorted out online renewal problem. She was clear, helpful and understanding of my frustration with my online account.

9 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good morning, we are pleased to hear that our agent provided an excellent service and resolved the issue you had with your online renewal. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best prices on the market and very easy…

Best prices on the market and very easy to renew.

26 February 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good afternoon, we are pleased to hear that you found our prices competitive and the renewal process easy. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to renew by telephone

Easy to renew by telephone
Promptly answered

4 March 2026
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Reply from AXA Assistance

Good afternoon, we are pleased to hear that renewing your policy was straightforward. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it.

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