Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Mayday breakdown service celebrates its 40th anniversary

01/05/2019

This May sees the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Mayday breakdown service.

Mayday, a collaboration developed by then Club Director of Membership Services, Jack Armstrong and Ernest Smith of National Breakdown (now Green Flag) started service at 8am on 1 May 1979. In a strange quirk of fate, the very first customer was actually Jack Armstrong himself. At 10am on the very same day, he skidded on mud on a country lane and ended up in a ditch with £2,000 worth of damage to his brand-new Audi. A Mayday patrol arrived within 20 minutes and Ernest Smith later contacted Armstrong to say he didn’t mind him testing the new service, but he thought he might be taking it a bit far!

Mayday, together with Red Pennant – the Club’s overseas travel insurance service – continues to provide an exemplary and exclusive service for members to this day. Mayday is provided by Green Flag, which is underwritten by U K Insurance Limited. The policy covers cars, with or without a caravan in tow, and motorhomes. Prices start from £72 for Roadside & Recovery, while Premium UK costs £103.50 and the new top-tier cover Premium UK Plus is £132.

For further information more information about Mayday breakdown service and the Caravan and Motorhome Club, please visit www.camc.com

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About Caravan and Motorhome Club

Championing and helping its members get more from the great outdoors, whether glamping or touring, the Caravan and Motorhome Club represents the interests of over 1.1 million caravan, motorhome, campervan and trailer tent owners across the UK. With over 115 years of knowledge and expertise, the Club has a wealth of experience and prides itself on offering great value and high-quality campsites for tourers and glampers.

Caravan and Motorhome Club membership is just £63 per year and provides members with access to over 2,700 quality campsites across the UK and Europe. As the UK’s No. 1 rated touring club* it makes sure members get the most from their membership, saving them money with great value offers whether touring or at home.

The Club also offers a range of escorted European tours which are protected by ABTA. Plus escorted and independent tours in Australasia, North America and Southern Africa which are also fully protected, either by ABTA or ATOL when a flight is included. All members can take advantage of expert advice, overseas travel services, cover and insurance and exclusive member offers and discounts.

For further information about becoming a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, please visit www.camc.com or call 01342 318 813.

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About Experience Freedom

Experience Freedom from the Caravan and Motorhome Club provides glamping accommodation in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK. Helping members get more from the great outdoors, Experience Freedom offers a choice of glamping accommodation, motorhome hire and tent camping, all of which are available to non-members. Motorhome hire, including some discounted hire schemes, can be found here https://www.experiencefreedom.co.uk/motorhome-hire/

Experience Freedom is operated by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, a membership organisation with a wealth of experience in operating high-quality campsites.

Caravan and Motorhome Club members can save up to 10% on glamping accommodation for their friends and family staying at the campsite at the same time, it is automatically applied to the booking when the membership number is used. To book friends and family, simply call on 01342 777533 to make a booking with your Club membership card.

To find out more, visit www.experiencefreedom.co.uk