Green Flag has come out top in a customer satisfaction survey of the UK's breakdown recovery companies.

A MORI poll of more than 1,000 breakdown customers showed that the Pudsey firm's clients were most satisfied with the speed and quality of assistance provided.

The questionnaire also showed that Green Flag members were more likely to renew their membership and recommend the company to others.

Some 68 per cent rated the performance of the firm's mechanics as "excellent", while 93 per cent said they had received help within an hour - a higher rate than other companies.