Which Road Side Assistance to Go with?

WPExpress on 08/10/2022 - 17:28

Hey Team,

Which Road Side Assistance to Go with?The car insurance has taken the road side assistance off going forward.
Driving - Sydney based, minimalist local driving of 5 KMS. Day. No long drives.

Thanks

Automotive Roadside Assistance

Comments

  • elgrande on 08/10/2022 - 18:22
    +5

    NRMA - I'd only use one of the others if they were included for free in another product.

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:26

      NRMA - they charge around $12 a month and don't take a one short payment? My other car has a one off payment of $130 or 40 per yr . I have heard they continue to charge even if you stop the direct debit. Anyone experienced that here?

  • kipps on 08/10/2022 - 18:36
    -2

    Amex platinum charge includes it as part of its $1,450 annual fee for cars up to a certain age. If you know the perks and use them you can get more than the annual fee a year out of it.

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:27

      Thanks mate. Amex . Not much of use to me
      Plus the fees.

  • oscargamer on 08/10/2022 - 18:37
    +2

    When was the last time you needed assistance?

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:07
      +2

      Tbh, never used it mate.its like insurance I guess. Risk mitigation

      • oscargamer on 09/10/2022 - 10:52
        +3

        Yes, but car insurance is hundreds in cost to save paying thousands, even hundreds of thousands. Same with house insurance.

        Roadside…..meh. Given the distances you travel, it'll be cheaper to not have it and self insure in the rare case you need a tow. But even then, there are cheaper options.

        • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 13:08

          Great. Thanks bud

  • tre180 on 08/10/2022 - 18:46
    +3

    24/7 roadside assist

  • holdenmg on 08/10/2022 - 18:50
    +1

    I can't see how 5km a day is viable…

    Consider using Uber.

  • Switchblade88 on 08/10/2022 - 18:58

    If you're within walking distance (certainly are at 5 k's) then don't bother. If you get stuck call a mechanic nearby to assist and save the subscription costs.

    • Wiadro on 08/10/2022 - 20:05

      a mechanic isn't going to answer your call at 2am

      • Switchblade88 on 08/10/2022 - 20:23

        … who do you think is manning the callout vehicles?? NRMA doesn't have dedicated depots and drivers, they're all subcontracted out to local businesses.

        • Wiadro on 08/10/2022 - 21:08

          its actually a mix of NRMA employees and contractors….

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:29

      Naaa, the time and the hassle is way too much. Also the callout isn't cheap.

  • Wiadro on 08/10/2022 - 20:05
    +2

    nrma is the only option mate, dont waste your time with allianz roadside and the other "independent" ones

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:30

      Thanks wiardo

  • [Deactivated] on 08/10/2022 - 20:31
    +1

    Very low mileage indeed. Sell your car & walk/use public transport/uber to save yourself some $

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:32

      Haha..low mileage indeed. Thanks for the thoughts.

  • The Value on 08/10/2022 - 21:42

    My VW came with VW Roadside…it was just NRMA.

  • holdenmg on 08/10/2022 - 21:56
    +1

    I'd guess Tesla's Roadside Assistance would be an Extension Cord… lol

  • JIMB0 on 08/10/2022 - 22:03
    +1

    The help they can offer is generally limited. You're much better off buying a reliable car and keeping it will maintained. Then on the off chance you need help you can just pay the extra fee for on the spot help.

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:37

      The on the spot fee isn't cheap.

      • JIMB0 on 09/10/2022 - 10:43

        Odds are by the time you need to use it you'll have saved far more in annual premiums. Think of it like insurance. The maximum it will pay out is not that high and wouldn't be a devastating loss like a house burning down.

  • apple2016 on 08/10/2022 - 22:18

    If its a reasonably new car, roadside assist is not needed.

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:37

      You don't get a flat depending on the age of the car right :).

      • JIMB0 on 09/10/2022 - 10:42
        +1

        You don't need a mechanic to change a tyre.

  • ForkSnorter on 09/10/2022 - 08:38

    Keep your car serviced in good condition and take care of your battery, and you won’t need it. I stopped paying for roadside assistance 13 years ago. Saved me at least $1300 in total so far, and haven’t needed it once.

    • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:10

      Thanks bud. it is only for the unexpected like a flat.

  • WPExpress on 09/10/2022 - 10:41

    thank you all for stopping by to respond.Lots of suggestions around saving cost and considering alternatives which was not what I was after.
    Many thanks to the few answering my enquiry.
    I think I will just go ahead with NRMA .closing this thread now.

    Thank you all again for your contributions

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