GREEN FLAG LAUNCHES FIRST COMPANY OWNED BREAKDOWN PATROL SERVICE IN GLASGOW AND EDINBURGH
Breakdown provider Green Flag has launched its first ever company owned and operated patrol service, in Glasgow and Edinburgh, with ambitions to expand across multiple locations in England, Scotland and Wales over the next two years.
The launch follows a successful trial, since the start of 2023, which has seen Green Flag’s owned patrol service rescue over 1,400 customers. Green Flag’s locally trained patrol technicians will assist customers experiencing specific car problems in Scotland’s two biggest cities, such as tyre and battery related breakdowns, quickly and efficiently. The new service complements the existing independent network of third-party roadside vehicles and technicians who support Green Flag customers and who will continue to focus on complex recoveries.
Customers who find themselves with a flat battery that cannot be recharged will be able to buy a new battery at the roadside and have it immediately installed, giving them the reassurance they will not have to sort the issue out themselves at a later date.
Katie Lomas, Managing Director Green Flag, commented: “Introducing our owned roadside assistance service enables us to provide a more comprehensive service offering, giving us the ability to deliver a broader suite of solutions to our customers in their time of need. It’s also a massive step towards Green Flag being more than just brilliant at breakdowns and becoming a motorist brand that is a one-stop shop for motoring services – covering everything from tyres, to batteries, MOTs, car servicing, vehicle checks and warranties.”
Green Flag is one of the leading breakdown providers, offering drivers 24/7 assistance from 3,000 expert technicians all over the UK. For more information visit greenflag.com or download the Green Flag app.
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For further information please contact:
Simon Ansell
Green Flag PR Lead
Simon.ansell@directlinegroup.co.uk
About Green Flag:
With over 50 years' experience, Green Flag provides customers with breakdown cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Customers have access to a network of breakdown operators across the UK and mainland Europe (Euro Plus cover required).
Green Flag is underwritten by U K Insurance Limited, Registered office: The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ. Registered in England and Wales No 1179980. U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Green Flag and UK Insurance Limited are both part of Direct Line Insurance Group plc.
Customers can find out more about Green Flag products or get a quote by calling 0345 246 1557, connecting via the Green Flag Rescue Me Application, or visiting www.greenflag.com