Call Assist Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 151 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the staff for their friendly, polite, and professional demeanor, often going above and beyond to assist. The service is consistently described as efficient, with many appreciating quick response times and regular updates. People highlight excellent customer service, noting helpful and patient interactions that ease difficult situations. However, some people mentioned issues with customer service, describing staff as rude or unhelpful. A few also found the complaints process woeful, reporting unreturned calls and slow resolution. Additionally, some customers experienced significant delays in arrival times, with services taking longer than initially promised.

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Staff

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Response time

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Call handler Lucy friendly calm polite and reassuring. JD AUTOMOTIVE & RECOVERY were with me well within the hour which is the beauty using a trusted reliable recovery. I ve forgotten the recoveryman... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a broken altenator pulley first thing in the morning on school run. Got stranded. The rescue operator arrived within a hour, as promised, diagnosed the issue correctly and then towed my car to t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quickly answered my call and Comfort called me regularly to make sure I was ok as I was on my own. Very efficient service. Regular updates on when help was arriving. Only took just over an hour for h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service. I completed the simple online form once directed by text from my initial call. Got an eta for arrival of breakdown operative within minutes and the eta was within 45 minutes. B... See more

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  1. Insurance Broker

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Welcome to Call Assist, a vehicle rescue company which is dedicated to providing the best products and services for our customers.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All I had was a flat battery, but...

All I had was a flat battery, and my car was on my drive. But I'm so glad I paid that bit extra for home recovery because I live in a rural area with few neighbours and couldn't have fixed the problem myself. I was asked to nominate a suitable time for the Call Assist support, and they were with me exactly at the time agreed, following a brief call to say they were on their way. I've been with Call Assist for years and had to use their recovery service just a few times - always very responsive and polite, and I'm confident they would look after me if I ever broke down while driving in France.

27 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very happy to hear that the service you have received has met your expectations.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Classicline Insurance use call assist

Classicline Insurance use call assist. It was the first time that I had need to contact them for assistance. They were, in my view, extremely efficient in dealing with me. George was brilliant! I even got periodic calls from them to check on my progress. Could not fault the service. Hopefully though, I hope I won't need them again! Still it's reassuring to know there is a very capable team at Call Assist waiting to help you on your hour of need. Definitely would recommend this company.

8 July 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Peter,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team and thank you for the recommendation, it really is appreciated.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service - couldn’t get a link via text message, so rang the call centre, call answered quickly, the operator explained what would happen. Recovery arrived within 30 minutes, fixed the problem (new battery) back home within the hour.

1 July 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Catherine,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommend Start Rescue

Great service

20 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Andrea,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team and thank you for the recommendation, it really is appreciated.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy communication kept in touch…

Easy communication kept in touch recovered within half an hour. Excellent service

18 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wrong transport for a micra

I disliked the amount of time it took and that they sent a huge car transporter and that meant as a 74 year old I had to climb up to get in the cab and that it was far to big for the narrow roads where I live,but having said this the staff were constan5ly ringing to check and the driver was helpful

16 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Patricia,
I am sorry to hear of your experience when your vehicle recently broke down. In order for us to look into your concerns, please email customerservices@call-assist.co.uk and we will be able to look into this for you.
Best wishes, the Call Assist Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support while waiting

Clutch went so I was on the motorway hard shoulder. Rescue arrived within the time. Call centre rang every 15 mins to check I was ok. Driver called with his ETA. Call centra advised I could call back at any time if I was concerned.

15 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Liz,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish…

Excellent service from start to finish and the Breakdown driver went the extra mile and was very friendly

12 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Darren,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

AVOID! Broke down in France. They were no use at all. Our tyre burst, they said it would take them a couple of days to get us a new tyre! Who has a couple of days spare?? We had dogs to get back to the UK and of course jobs to get back to. They said they couldn’t get anyone out as it was very late. It was 1700. So don’t expect 24 hour coverage. Wish I’d read all the reviews and gone with the AA. Very stressful end to a lovely holiday

5 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Julie,
We are sorry to hear of your experience. Please send an email to customerservices@call-assist.co.uk and we will then be able to help you with your concerns.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10 out of 10 experience

Our cars clutch master cylinder had failed and car was stuck in driveway. Start rescue came and picked the car up at a prearranged time and delivered it to our local garage for repair. Excellent service and very friendly recovery driver.

11 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Darren,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very happy to hear that the service you have received has met your expectations.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phoned

Phoned, call answered quickly. Eta given, tow truck arrived early. Couldn't fix at roadside, towed vehicle to garage. Start rescue rang on the way to check everything going okay. Brilliant service!

12 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Ali,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Unable to start car your technician arrived within 3/4 Hr
knew what the problem was & explained why it happened this information could possibly stop the same problem in future. Full marks to him.

8 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Colin,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery operator.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pensioner

Quick to answer the call for help and send a recovery in less than one hour.very well done 👍

17 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Louis,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery operator.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Woman on my own

Woman on my own ,a little unsure at first not knowing the person, (complete stranger) was made to feel comfortable and at ease, given understandable explanation. Very helpful. All in all I would not hesitate to recommend this company. Thank you so much it’s not always easy a woman in your own , but definitely very reassuring a trustworthy company in my opinion. Again thank you

19 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Jean,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team and thank you for the recommendation, it really is appreciated.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received a first class service when…

I received a first class service when my car broke down, assistance arrived well within the time scale given.

31 May 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Janet,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very happy to hear that the service you have received has met your expectations.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady in Call Assist managed to find…

The lady in Call Assist managed to find my exact location in Mid Wales within minutes. I got message that the recovery would be with me 20_30 minutes, which they were. The mechanic found the fault and corrected it and I was back mobile within the hour. Brilliant service thank you all.

13 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a fantastic wonderful service thank you

a fantastic wonderful service thank you

17 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Graham,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff, swift response & pickup

my call for help was picked up swiftly and the person who answered was very considerate, sympathetic and handled my call very efficiently. The pickup driver was courteous, kept me well informed as to when he’d be arriving, and again very empathetic.

4 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Martin,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery operator.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All staff including mechanics were…

All staff including mechanics were lovely and helpful. Too a bit longer than the estimated to arrive but then again, I was at home so my case lacked urgency, so was to be expected and I didn't mind too much. Was also a Saturday. Car was towed away the next working day to the dealership that I always get my services done, Monday and was fixed! For an unpleasant circumstance, I'm very happy with how it was all handled. :)

14 June 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello Yildiz,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team. Best wishes, the Call Assist team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good advice from WHICH magazine

Good advice from WHICH magazine and I signed up for Start Rescue. Car failed to start at home and from my initial phone call everything went perfectly and a technician would be with me within an hour. In the event he was delayed by traffic but importantly he phoned to tell me and sorted out a replacement battery when he arrived. I received several calls from Call Assist checking if all was ok and a final one to check that I was happy with the service. It was exceptional!

28 May 2025
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Reply from Call Assist

Hello David
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very happy to hear that the service you have received has met your expectations.
Best wishes, the Call Assist team

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