My latest experience with Startrescue was superb. I broke down on the hard shoulder of the motorwsy with my young son. I was able to speak to an operator immediately, I was given a prompt ETA for... See more
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At Start Rescue, we take pride in offering an alternative to the services you may already be used to from £31.58 PER YEAR! A Which? Recommended Provider for Breakdown Services for since 2019, we offer 5-star Defaqto cover, in terms of our most popular level of breakdown cover - 3 Star. We provide UNLIMITED callouts, misfuel cover and accident recovery all included as standard*. We prioritise our customers' safety and well-being, so you can count on the Start Rescue team to send the right help when you need it. *Unlimited call outs are not applicable to business breakdown cover policies.
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Arrived within hour, very helpful & friendly local mechanic/pickup. Took car to garage of our choice, no fuss.

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Broke down Saturday evening & car trailored to home. Monday morning found suitable garage to undertake repair. Start Rescue insisted upon charging trailor to garage as only permitted one call out per breakdown. Rediculous as had no choice but to initially get car home for safety.

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Arrived in under 45mins. Seamless recovery to home great service

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I believe I have already submitted a review just after the breakdown. I have nothing but praise for Start Rescue and recommend them to all my friends. The service is fast, efficient and have continued to support us even when the problem was not able to be fixed on the first call out. The company is just excellent.

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Terrible company, left me in the lurch when on holiday in Spain, had to sort breakdown out myself, paid a local garage to sort problem and then told I could claim money by Start Rescue then every excuse possible not to pay claim.
AA and RAC more expensive, but will cost more in the long run
You get what you pay for. You have been warned avoid this company

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Very quick to answer call 90 mins to get to me office kept in touch every fifteen minutes excellent communication the only improvement I would suggest is to give the drivers my location on a a phone in their cab he was supposed to be with me in 60 mins he couldn’t find me I was in a lay-by a few hundred metres further down the road when I queried why he couldn’t see my location dot a short way away from his location dot he replied we don’t have that it’s only in the office and they tell us where you are surely that can be improved anyway fixed the car in minutes and I was on my way Kevin

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car not starting so had to contact Start Rescue and after speaking to a helpful call handler I was advised that someone would attend asap. I was kept informed until the breakdown vehicle arrived not long after my call and got the car started so I could get to my garage for a new battery. This was my first call out and I was pleased with the service

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I broke down about 40 miles from home, at the start of a 230 mile journey. A rescue truck was with me within 10 minutes of registering my situation on the Start Rescue app. The breakdown driver was very calm and efficient, friendly and professional. He brought me & my vehicle home safely, and made the whole process as straightforward as possible. I am extremely grateful. This is the first time I have had to make a call. Thank You So Much!

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Great experience from start to finish-lovely guy came out to tow the care, in the time he said-very pleasant. Quick and painless!!

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Very happy with the service start rescue provided, from start to finish a very professional experience, all of the staff I dealt with were informative and professional, thank you Start Rescue a fantastic team and break down service from start to finish.

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They’re are truly amazing and reliable 👍👍. It doesn’t matter where you are in UK . They a fantastic app. and tracker . Time frame is spot on too. I highly recommend them.

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The whole service from phoning in for help to a very satisfactory end, luckily it did not need much doing, but a good polite service. I have been with them a few years now and will continue to do so. Good Service, Good Price

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Excellent service from the three people who assisted me (one on the phone and two with my car)!

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The mechanic was courteous, reassuring and very knowledgeable. Customer service contacted me to check I was happy with the service and if there was anything else I needed. All excellent.

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The driver of the truck was very professional, helpful and polite. The issue was sorted very quickly after it was reported.

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Start Rescue responded quickly and calmly. Operators are clear and kind when taking details and explaining the service. Operators also offered good safety advice and encouragement, so that I did not feel anxious. The arrangement with local business worked well and help came quickly and was polite and effective. Great, dependable service. Excellent and highly competitive value

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Mechanic arrived quickly. Fixed it quickly. Couldn’t have been better.

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When needed i got a quick response. Was kept updated regularly about recovery time, and asked if we were ok. Very calming to know that somebody is aware that you are in trouble and is getting you help. Customer services were exceptional, i was shaken by breakdown but time was taken to make sure we were fine and understood the information that was relayed to us. Very professional .knew exactly what was needed and communication was top notch.. Well done.

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Start rescue is a very reasonably priced breakdown company.
I broke down today thermostat not working.
They came within time stated. Found problem and, because it needed to be towed, arranged a taxi for me as I'm unable to get into cab of recovery van.
Cannot fault this company or Goldstone's, who recovered my vehicle

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Excellent service throughout, including regular calls from the control centre to check I was ok. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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