"I don't think the evoucher deal is available on the basic level of cover."

If you're referring to the RAC deal, then - sorry to disagree - it IS available on the basic cover. I did it yesterday.

The only caveat is that if you pull out within the 14 days' cooling-off period, you forfeit the right to the voucher, which will be sent (they say) within 30 days after that period has elapsed.

To be totally pedantic, the deal is roadside cover for £31.99, which includes an "web discount", plus M & S voucher worth £20. Cost of cover: £11.99.

Edited by FP on 18/02/2013 at 10:17

"I resent paying for those motorists who can't change a wheel or replace a battery when it's known to be on the way out."

In many ways I agree. However, what spurred me on (and I have never before had breakdown cover in this country) was the memory of the occasion last year when, on the way to visit family, the car developed alternator problems on the M1; needless to say, this was during Friday evening rush-hour and heavy rain. As it happened, I managed to limp to a Kwik-Fit. I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't made it before the battery gave up.

Though the vast majority of my driving is fairly short distances locally, several times a year I go from Hertfordshire to Cornwall, Leeds and Newcastle-upon-Tyne and that's what prompted me.