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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 593 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent and efficient service, highlighting the caring approach of the staff. People frequently commend the friendly, polite, and helpful nature of call handlers and recovery agents, who provide reassurance during stressful situations. Many also appreciate the quick response times, with assistance arriving promptly and problems being resolved efficiently. However, some customers noted issues with communication, including unfulfilled promises of callbacks and a lack of updates after initial contact. A few also experienced excessively long waiting times for recovery, sometimes for many hours. Additionally, some reviewers were unhappy with specific policy limitations, such as services not activating immediately or refusal of assistance due to an out-of-date MOT.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wish all recovery companies were this good. Wife had a flat, managed to get parked up. Soft top no spare. Called in, answered in few minutes, very helpful, gave locations, on site for her within... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our car completely broke down on the M1 and was totally immobile. Brittania were brilliant and so was the recovery agent they used. Highways Traffic were made aware of our dangerous position and arriv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time use of Brittania Rescue and blown away by such caring telephone communication and speed of pick up. Excellent breakdown services and so much better than AA! I was woman alone, broken down... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On the 28th of June i had to call(for the first time) to recover my car from a breakdown.the lady who took my call was friendly,polite and made a point of asking me if I was alright and did not need a... See more

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Company details

  1. Insurance Company
  2. Accident Insurance Company
  3. Auto Insurance Agency
  4. Motorcycle Insurance Agency
  5. Personal Insurance Company

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Here at Britannia Rescue, we give our customers peace of mind whether they are on the road or at home, with our assistance and recovery cover. Our 4,000 breakdown professionals are available 24/7, 365 days a year so we can get you back on the road as quickly as possible. We are part of the Allianz Group, one of the largest general insurers in the UK. We’re the #1 insurance brand globally*, present in almost 70 countries worldwide with over 128 million customers. *Interbrand 2024 Best Global Brands Ranking.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent! From the call handler to the agent the experience was reassuring and supportive. I only waited 15 mins before an agent arrived and I was on my way within another 10 mins. By comparison in 2024 the RAC took 19 hours to get out to me!

13 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with Brittania

Very pleased with Brittania. Easy to deal with. Very helpful. Had a puncture in a carpark, as I have a 2018 ford there is no spare tyre !!!! Car taken on a low loader to my local garage. Very efficient service. Would recommend. So much cheaper than the big firms and for the same service.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Confusing Setup and Poor Documentation

I set up a policy with Britannia Rescue in 2025, but unlike other breakdown services, I never received proper policy documents and there’s no online portal to view or manage it. They have lots of phone numbers, which is nice I guess, but when I asked for a policy document, all I got were a couple of PDFs with just the terms and conditions. Thankfully, I never needed them, and now the policy has expired, so I’ve moved to another service.

10 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failed recovery, ongoing costs, and no practical resolution

I arranged a confirmed same-day vehicle recovery on 17 March 2026, including a follow-up call confirming details and an estimated arrival time.
The recovery did not take place. I was not made aware of this and have not received an explanation as to why that happened.
As a direct result, I missed a time-sensitive diagnostic booking with a further new booking date. I have been left without a vehicle, and have had to cover ongoing car hire costs which I cannot sustain.

I raised a complaint, yet received communication(via post dated the very same day I sent the 1st complaint email) suggesting the matter had been “resolved,” which is not accurate.
I have called several times, the most recent of which I subsequently spent over 1 hour 20 minutes on the phone attempting to escalate this. During this call, as with previous phone calls, I was told my case would be referred internally. I requested written confirmation and a point of contact, but no follow-up email has been received.

At the time of writing, the issue remains unresolved, and no practical support (vehicle provision or reimbursement) has been put in place.

I am simply seeking:
1. Accountability for the failed recovery
2. Clear and Accurate communication
3. A practical resolution to the ongoing impact

17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In a stressful situation.

In a stressful situation I don't have a bad word to say about my experience from start to finish. The phone agent was clear, precise well mannered and calming. The recovery agent/technician was an absolute gentleman, knowledgeable and friendly. The best experience I've had with various breakdown companies. Thank you Britannia!

1 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely recovery

They contracted a recovery to Burrows, the driver turned up within 2 hours and 1 hour later was all recovered. Timely manner I'd say.

Well done.

27 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took Out A Policy & Told It Didn't Exist!

Total rubbish! Joined, via Go Compare, three days ago. They took my payment, on Credit Card, but I have not received anything by email. Just called, and waited in their annoying 'hold' queue on the phone for over 20 minutes to speak to someone! Only to (25 minutes later) be put through to someone who could not find my application! I an now, as I type, on hold - again! He has said he will speak to a colleague, which, of course, is a lie, as he is 'working from home', as they all seem to be at LV. Yes, Liverpool & Victoria own this shambles! So, he has just got back (now 30 minutes on the phone) and can't find me at all! I told him LV took £22 on March 24th, from my John Lewis Credit Card, and he suggested it may be pending! I have raised a complaint, and amazingly he said, ''What is your email address, is it.....'', to which I said, ''Yes, how do you know it, if there isn't an application?'' So, he then said an application had been begun! Total madness! Their system allowed me to complete the application, they took my money, and then their system failed! I could have gone on thinking I had cover, gone out in my car, driven, broken down, and then could have been stuck, maybe on a motorway, going through this nonsense; stranded, without cover, because THEIR system is a failure! Do not believe the fake AI ratings this company gets; AI also known as Artificial Idiocy, only amalgamates or collates ratings, and comes up with total, and utter nonsense, which is usually driven by solicited reviews by a company! I am now going to pay a little extra and use either Green Flag or a reputable, experienced, and more thorough company, NOT LV and its failed Britannia Rescue!

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great people

I've the full cover and so far is worth every penny.
My wife had car breakdown twice in the last month (not very lucky I know), the Police left her at 7pm in full winter in a Petrol station full of lorry drivers and with a strip club next door, too much hassle to drive half mile more and leave her in a safer place.
She had RAC, they turned up after 6 hours and refused to help her leaving her in a vulnerable situation in a cold winter night (car couldn't switch on, phone was low battery and services closed)
I called Britannia, in 90 minutes they arrived (I reached her too on the meantime).
Different people from Britannia kept calling her every 15 minutes to make sure she was safe.
The care and attitude of Britannia staff does not have price

27 February 2026
Unprompted review

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