TMO - The Motoring Organisation Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 328 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the polite and efficient staff who make the entire repair process completely smooth and hassle-free from start to finish. Consumers often highlight the exceptional customer service, noting that advisors are extremely helpful, reassuring, and quick to resolve daily motoring issues. However, some reviewers were not happy with their coverage, mentioning that several valid claims were unfortunately dismissed as general wear and tear. Some people also felt that email communication was lacking during disputes, leaving them deeply frustrated with the company's overall policy terms.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Service

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Claim

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Warranty

People report ambiguous experiences with warranty services, as opinions on coverage are deeply divided. While... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at TMO made the repair seamless at every step, from reporting the fault to paying for the repair. Becca and Siobhan were really understanding and helpful with my problem. It made the overall... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They answered my call straight away and had my car booked into one of there registered repairers within the hour. once the diagnostic itemized the fault and they were informed they rang me straight aw... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used TMO on a few occasions and have been happy with the warranty cover they provide. This recent claim was handled very efficiently by Rachael with a courtesy call from her stating that the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with my car informed TMO and they where polite and efficient and helped me through the process especially Luke and Mollie, the whole process was smooth and sorted as soon as the garage... See more


Company details

  1. Car Repair and Maintenance
  2. Insurance Broker

About TMO - The Motoring Organisation

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The Motoring Organisation (TMO) has been part of the UK’s motoring story for over 50 years. With a legacy built on introducing extended warranties to the UK in the 1970s and continuing ever since to bring protection, support, and peace of mind to drivers, dealers and partners alike.

Over the decades, we have worked closely with many of the UK’s most trusted names and businesses:

• The AA
• RAC
• Vehicle manufacturers
• National dealer groups
• Major vehicle businesses

These partnerships have helped shape our expertise in warranty product development, claims administration, and dealer operations.

In 2020, we launched “The Motoring Organisation” as an independent brand, rooted in the experience we’ve accrued over decades. From that point, we set out to do things differently — to offer Aftercare that is smart, reliable, and customer-focused.

Our flagship Aftercare product is built to delivery what customers really need. We take the burden off drivers and dealers, helping protect against rising costs, uncertainties, and the unexpected.

We pride ourselves on:

• Great Service
• Transparency
• Integrity

As the UK’s #1 Trading Standards Approved Aftercare provider, our mission is to ensure every interaction is clear, supportive, and puts the customer first.

At TMO, we’re not just keeping pace with change — we aim to lead it. Our vision is to build solutions that deliver real value, trusted cover, and confidence on the road, every time.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlotte was very helpful and very…

Charlotte was very helpful and very pleasant, Luke did ask a question about the component that failed, which was why has it failed. ( nothing lasts forever ) I do believe that you should up your hourly rate £75 per hour is very low. Meaning I have to pay the difference? . Apart from that I’m very pleased.

9 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with my car informed TMO…

Had a problem with my car informed TMO and they where polite and efficient and helped me through the process especially Luke and Mollie, the whole process was smooth and sorted as soon as the garage had informed them as to the problem. Once they checked my policy they quickly settled the invoice and kept me updated on every aspect. Totally 5 star experience

9 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've just spoken to a lovely lady…

I've just spoken to a lovely lady called Maria who is a credit to the company she works for so polite and told me what was going to happen ,I would give ten stars if I could thank you

9 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maria went above and beyond to help get…

Maria went above and beyond to help get my claim sorted as quickly as possible to make sure I could get back on the road. Fantastic customer service and again fantastic warranty company. Maria even gave me a call back to kindly chase my bank details so they could reimburse my claim! Absolutely fantastic nothing but positives to say about them so far.

20 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Very helpful, fast and efficient service. Covered repair and had everything approved within a phone call.

8 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Siobhan

Great service, Siobhan was super helpful and explained the warranty process to me. Quick and easy, communicated with the garage for me and had claim approved all before end of day. Thank you Siobhan!

8 September 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Becca went above and beyond to help…

Becca went above and beyond to help with my claim. She took time to understand the issue and why the evidence for the claim was limited, then went on to raise this further to ensure I received the required cover. Great service

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First claim after years of paying and this is how it has been handled

I have paid for Gold cover with Car Protect Direct / TMO for years and this is the first claim I have ever made. The experience has been extremely disappointing.

My car developed a clutch-related fault. The release/thrust bearing is specifically listed as a covered component under my warranty. Before the fault, the clutch was not slipping and the car was still driving normally.

The original mechanic reported a noisy clutch bearing, and TMO themselves discussed the possibility that the release bearing had failed and said further access was needed to properly establish the fault.

Once the gearbox was removed, the release/thrust bearing was found to have failed. TMO then declined the claim, saying the clutch components looked worn from photographs and that there was no indication of a sudden mechanical failure.

I retained all of the removed parts and have since carried out further checks on the clutch disc itself. The friction lining remains clearly above the rivet heads on both sides and the disc was not worn down to the rivets. More importantly, there had been no clutch slipping or gradual loss of drive before the fault developed.

I fully understand that once a gearbox is already removed, it often makes financial sense to replace the clutch at the same time because of the labour involved. That is completely different from saying the clutch had already reached the end of its effective working life and that normal clutch wear explains the failure of a separately covered release/thrust bearing.

I have asked TMO to provide the actual manufacturer wear specification or other technical evidence their senior technician relied upon when deciding from photographs that the failure was simply wear and tear. I have also asked them to clearly state whether they accept or dispute that the separately covered release/thrust bearing failed.

I sent a detailed formal challenge on 2 September and further physical evidence on 3 September. On 4 September I had to send another email simply asking them to confirm that they had actually received my evidence and were reviewing it.

At the time of writing I have still not received even a basic acknowledgement.

That concerns me almost as much as the claim decision itself. TMO wanted further dismantling before properly assessing the fault. Had I left my vehicle stripped down on a garage ramp waiting for them to respond, I could have been without my car for days and potentially exposed to additional storage, ramp or labour costs with no meaningful update from them.

I understand that warranty claims require investigation and I do not expect an instant decision. What I do expect after paying continuously for cover for years is basic communication, proper consideration of the evidence and a clear technical explanation when a claim is rejected.

So far the claims handling and communication have been extremely disappointing.

I still have the removed clutch components available for inspection, together with the photographs, technical evidence and correspondence supporting my position.

I will update this review if TMO properly considers the evidence and resolves the matter.

28 August 2026
Unprompted review

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