Hi
I am looking for a provider which can provide roadside assistance on monthly basis.
I am looking to change the insurance provider(to include RA in insurance ) early next year so I need for two months only.
Any leads , I checked online almost all have annual fee.
I am in WA, so NRMA doesnt cover here.
No I have some trips coming up so dont want to risk
Then just change to the new insurance company now and cancel existing policy for a pro rata refund.
AAMI has free roadside assist with a comprehensive policy: https://www.aami.com.au/car-insurance.html
AAMI is cheaper if you opt out of the "free" roadside assist…
RAC is what, ~$100/year?
Nothing else comes close for roadside assistance in WA in terms of cars on the road and availability
Yeah RAC has monthly payments and I thought we can cancel it after few months but no
Pay the yearly sub and it pays for itself when you use it once!
How on earth did people ever manage before the advent of the plethora of roadside assist providers?
They used their thumb if something went wrong or knew how to change a tire and had a spare 2L of water.
With my 1952 Holden all I needed was a shifter and two screwdrivers.
So no jack or tyre brace or spare water?
Had to laugh when I saw a Golf at the side of the road with a flat tyre.
Standing at the back of the car was the drivers partner with her iPad open and reading instructions on how to change the tyre.
Pretty sad really. !!
At least they give it a go. Most would have just called the roadside assistance.
Just go without. I had it for 10 years and never once used it. Here in Victoria the RACV will still come out if you're not a member, they'll just charge you the annual fee and an extra amount. The only people who get value out of it are those who can't change a tyre, run out of fuel or drive an unreliable car.
or drive an unreliable car.
OP could have a Jeep, we don't know!
Agree. I cancelled all roadside assistance. With the money I saved I bought a cheap tpms and replace the cranking battery when it feels weak.
If I do end up stranded then I'll cough up the additional fee
I haven't had it for few years, but with infant and a 4 year old , I think it would be better to call Roadside when going 600-700km from city.
Not to sound negative but Roadside assistance won't be able to help if your engine's not running due to a lack of servicing or if there is a fault that falls outside of roadsides basic set of "provisions" to help get you back on the road , which is usually just some fuel or fluids (oil,coolant) and a jump start or a tyre swap or your keys are locked inside the car….they are licensed mechanics but there is only so much that can be offered by companies that provision the assistance at the side of the road.
And with the Aussie heat , especially with an infant and a 4 year old you probably don't want to get stuck by the side of the road in the first place.
No engine running means no air con besides the fact the car is practically immobilized.
If you have a car that doesn't have a spare tyre or even a space saver spare it will require a tow by default unless its repairable with a kit and you have all the necessary tools , instead of spending money on roadside assistance i would be spending it on a check-up of the car to ensure no leaks or something that could become a problem and maybe even a basic service or top-up of vital fluids especially if traveling that far out.
Cars don't just magically break-down without a cause.
Also suggest to anyone on here if going on a big trip to keep a slab of water handy (whether refrigerated or not) and some sunscreen, heat stroke or dehydration paired with sunburn is no fun.
Everyone should know how to change a tyre , it is not all about strength but technique and a little bit of effort , but if not confident or possess a disability then generally Roadside assistance would be beneficial in this instance as there isn't always people around who are "willing" to stop by to help out. if i drive by and it appears like i may be of assistance i will generally always stop to help people out where i can.
Personally speaking I trickle charge my battery the night prior of an expected long trip and always carry a jump-pack if required as well as a tyre inflator and a tyre repair kit and some coolant as a "just in case" and always start on a full tank of fuel , also checking fluid levels and tyre pressures of all tyres including the spare.
Good luck
Just take the risk for 2 months and go without.
Or
If you cancel a 12 month policy they generally refund pro rata.