I recently damaged my radiator on a high kerb and called the RAC for assistance, not wishing to involve my insurers thinking costs would be relatively low. My membership did not cover the incident, but they offered to assist by arranging recovery on my behalf for £160.40. Although shocked by the cost, I agreed, believing it must be around the going rate. I later found that had I arranged the recovery myself with the same recovery firm, it would have cost me £72. I complained about the RAC's excessive charge but they say what I would have paid "bears no resemblance to the price RAC pays our agent for this work". I imagine not; their costs would surely be lower. Please warn your readers of RAC's policy towards its membership, which will be one less at renewal.