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Roadside Assistance - $44/Year for 4 Call-Outs, $77/Year Unlimited @ 24/7 Roadservices via Green Bean Auto

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Roadside Assistance - $44/Year for 4 Call-Outs, $77/Year Unlimited @ 24/7 Roadservices via Green Bean Auto
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JoelT on 15/12/2022 - 08:42 assist.247roadservices.com.au (4987 clicks)

Following on from the deal earlier (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/745249) , 247 Roadside Assistance is even cheaper if you buy it via Green Bean Auto Mobile Mechanic.

3 Star Plan, 4 call-outs per year, 20km metro towing, 50km rural towing
Price on 247 = $69/year
Price on Green Bean = $44/year

5 Star Plan Unlimited, 50km metro towing, 100km rural towing, lockouts, ambulance, accommodation, car hire
Price on 247 = $121/year (currently discounted to $99).
Price on Green Bean = $77/year

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  • myoda on 15/12/2022 - 08:50

    Good to see they have a motorcycle plan as well. Couldn't find similar plan with RACV which is just poor form…

    • jv on 15/12/2022 - 09:29
      -6

      Couldn't find similar plan with RACV which is just poor form…

      Royal 'Automobile' Club of Victoria

    • LukeS on 15/12/2022 - 09:38
      +7

      Check out the Victorian Motorcycle Council. $50 per year for roadside coverage, and supporting an advocacy group to speak on your behalf as a rider.
      https://victorianmotorcyclecouncil.org.au/benefits

      I'm a member of the National Motorcycle Alliance (NSW) which has a similar offer. The NMA coverage also allows you to list your car as a secondary vehicle for a small additional fee.

      • bunnybash on 16/12/2022 - 01:56

        Any similar thing available in Western Australia?!

        • LukeS on 16/12/2022 - 18:08

          Closest thing I could find was Motorcycle Assist Australia - https://mymcaa.com.au/

          But I'm in NSW, and a member of the NMA (NSW), so I can't say whether these guys are a good deal.
          Luckily the Premium plan has unlimited towing, which, being as big a bloody state as WA is, would probably be a wise investment.

  • OzyBe on 15/12/2022 - 08:57
    +8

    The 5 star plan seems to offer more than my premium NRMA membership.

    • Wiadro on 15/12/2022 - 09:49
      +2

      You reckon? I wonder how long you’d need to wait for help

    • koplik8 on 15/12/2022 - 10:21

      Same as AANT in NT. These guys offer a lot more

  • Rain Cloud on 15/12/2022 - 09:05
    +2

    Anyone has actually tried them and can comment on how they compare to RACQ etc for response times and availability for callouts?

  • cktftw on 15/12/2022 - 09:16
    +53

    If your car needs more than 4 callouts a year should probably not be on the road at all

    • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2022 - 09:24
      +3

      So a flat tyre, flat battery, keys locked in car, and another flat tyre is not foreseeable in a year?

      • rickb on 15/12/2022 - 09:26
        +17

        See above

      • jv on 15/12/2022 - 09:31
        +13

        Sounds like you need new tyres and be more responsible about car maintenance.

        • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2022 - 09:38
          +4

          What system do new tyres have to resist punctures, please regale us with this new technology.
          Sounds like you don't drive on public roads where chippys and sparkies have ute tray full of loose screws, rolling claymores.
          And what about the 70yr old with MS that cant replace a tyre, or doesnt have a family member to help jump start?

          • jv on 15/12/2022 - 09:43
            +2

            @[Deactivated]:

            What system do new tyres have to resist punctures

            They have more tread.

            • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2022 - 09:43
              +4

              @jv: and that stops a 6cm nail puncture how exactly?

              • jv on 15/12/2022 - 09:44
                +10

                @[Deactivated]: Why are you driving on 6cm nails?

                • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2022 - 09:46
                  +5

                  @jv: Because some inconsiderate chippy didn't put them in a sealed and secured container and scattered them on the freeway.

                  • jv on 15/12/2022 - 10:12
                    -4

                    @[Deactivated]: Report them.

                    • 4agte on 15/12/2022 - 15:03
                      +5

                      @jv: Aren't you proof reporting someone does nothing?

                • magic8ballgag on 15/12/2022 - 11:39
                  +2

                  @jv:

                  Why are you driving on 6cm nails?

                  Why are you such a grinch?

              • Tollery on 15/12/2022 - 10:14

                @[Deactivated]: Some are also self-healing (I think they have tar inside)

      • Tollery on 15/12/2022 - 09:32
        +12

        I've had two flat tyres in 10 years, always carry a small jump starter (never had to use it), never locked the keys in the car. Would take deal but don't need it.

        I get where you are coming from, if all that happened in a year I would be questioning it.

        • LukeS on 15/12/2022 - 09:41
          +3

          If it all happened for two years in a row, I'd be questioning it. But they say bad luck comes in threes, so four callouts allows for that and a spare.

        • Lord Ra on 16/12/2022 - 14:28

          Same mate, +1
          Both occasions, someone else was driving the car.
          I had a flat battery cos the left the internal cabin lights on as I turned them on manually but now, learnt from it and set it to automatic, so they go off once the door is shut. I have it, but never had to use it.

          Will take it for my motorbike though.

      • Naigrabzo on 15/12/2022 - 15:20

        Nope. 4 callouts is just excessive and shows a serious problem with car or owner.

      • 42 on 15/12/2022 - 22:21

        What do they do for a flat tyre?

      • Lord Ra on 16/12/2022 - 14:25

        @Brian McGee refering to @cktftw's comment, the driver should probably not be on the road at all.

    • magic8ballgag on 15/12/2022 - 11:39

      Who asked?

    • ONEMariachi on 15/12/2022 - 16:34
      +1

      I imagine it is more the distances and other extras that make the higher plan worth, less than the actual amount of call outs.

  • altman on 15/12/2022 - 09:22
    +2

    Is this an ongoing deal?

  • Hotpotcorn on 15/12/2022 - 09:33
    +1

    how does this compare w ith RACV

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 15/12/2022 - 09:37
    +2

    Pricing is very good. Currently wife has RAA cover here in SA. Might have to switch

  • chess0 on 15/12/2022 - 09:47

    Can anyone access their website?

    • yippy on 15/12/2022 - 09:52

      I was about to ask the same question. Not working for me either.

    • Heybargain on 15/12/2022 - 09:56

      I had to use incognito

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 15/12/2022 - 09:57

      Can using Bromite on mobile

  • Sidog on 15/12/2022 - 10:00
    +3

    Wonder how long you'd be waiting for a Green Bean to arrive at midnight on a Sunday night….

    • Agret on 15/12/2022 - 12:55
      +1

      My car broke down on a Friday night at about 5pm and needed a tow. RACV said it would be an 8hr wait. I just got an Uber home and got the tow organized for Tuesday morning (apparently Mondays are crazy too). This was about a month ago.

    • Binchicken22 on 15/12/2022 - 13:08
      +2

      They actually seem to get exceptionally good reviews, don't think that will be a problem.

      https://www.google.com/search?q=24%2F7+roadservices+australi…

  • Be Happy on 15/12/2022 - 10:02
    +5

    Awesome key features like 50km Metro and 100km regional towing,5 day car rental,Accomodation and Ambulance which I couldn’t find that cheap for $77 in any other roadside assistance company in Melbourne.
    Done..👍
    Thanks OP

    • spaceflight on 15/12/2022 - 19:53

      Ambulance

      The inclusion is very low and would not cover the cost of an ambulance ride.

      • Be Happy on 15/12/2022 - 22:56

        No one should never face a situation where ambulance is required on road…🙏🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

        • spaceflight on 15/12/2022 - 23:02
          +2

          So we should all face a situation where ambulance is required on road?

          I would prefer not to

  • U30004 on 15/12/2022 - 10:21

    Can i cancel my 24x7 cover bought 10 days ago and get this??

    • HardQuiz on 15/12/2022 - 10:25
      +1

      Cooling off period?

      • U30004 on 15/12/2022 - 10:36
        +1

        Just checked. Its just 2 days

        • greenie4242 on 16/12/2022 - 01:13

          Did you pay by credit card? Don't quote me on this, but I've been told that anything purchased by credit card must provide a 14 day refund period.

  • bargainshooter on 15/12/2022 - 10:31

    Any comparison to AAMI roadside assistance?

    • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2022 - 15:58

      Anything related to suncorp elicts a strong nauseous response for me, after some interesting experiences.

  • iBennyz on 15/12/2022 - 10:42

    Anyone know if I can schedule a start date or does the plan start effective immediately after payment?

    • JasperAnderson on 15/12/2022 - 10:47

      Most of them will be available 48 hours after you join. I guess this will be the same

      • JoelT on 15/12/2022 - 11:06

        Yep, I joined this morning and my cover starts on the 17th.

    • dutchy100 on 15/12/2022 - 12:31
      +1

      ring 1300550279 You can join and also tell them when you want to start 24/7 plan

      • iBennyz on 15/12/2022 - 14:03

        Awesome thanks, they were able to manually update the start date.

  • lz2 on 15/12/2022 - 11:02
    +3

    careful. That link might have been infected with malware. My malwarebytes blocked it and there are a couple of AVs flagged it as malicious as well on virus total.
    https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/0b0ad605bd89e730a95bbe9ba…

    it could be their website got owned without them knowing.

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 15/12/2022 - 12:22

      Thanks. About to sign up to this deal. Anyway around minimising risk? Using android browser instead?

    • Tehcookiemonsta on 15/12/2022 - 14:22
      +2

      False positive most likely…

      None of the proper AV's are picking up anything.

  • THICKnSLOW on 15/12/2022 - 11:19
    +2

    How long will they survive?

  • ProfBon on 15/12/2022 - 11:29

    just service your car at MyCar and you will get one year roadside assistance for free.

    • Oofy Doofy on 15/12/2022 - 11:38

      Who is the service provider?

    • Rain Cloud on 15/12/2022 - 18:58
      +1

      Actually got a service there a few weeks ago and have that roadside assistance included apparently, but didn't really read into it, are they any good? Was just going to have roadside on top of that anyway. Have been with RACQ for over 10 years but price is getting ridiculous

  • Daniel Plainview on 15/12/2022 - 12:58

    Much thanks OP, signed up

  • tatnal on 15/12/2022 - 13:34
    +1

    Thanks OP. Just signed up (calling) and asked if I could start when my current one expires (Feb23). They said yes. They were very helpful. I only want it for the higher towing limits. Got my current one for $73 in Feb22 so this was a no brainer for me.

  • rickie0704 on 15/12/2022 - 13:34

    anyone have an error when try to pay?
    "Internal error. Error persisting business object ShippingAddress String or binary data would be truncated."

    • alwaysis on 18/12/2022 - 10:39

      Yes same issue here

      • oz-sam on 20/12/2022 - 08:35

        I had the same but I got it fixed. Do not use any special character and remove the repeated words from the address.

  • ulun-lpg on 15/12/2022 - 14:21

    the 5 star seems similar in terms of offering and price with budget direct, im about to sign up with them too
    https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/roadside-assistance-australi…

    $76 online price.

    • BLAIL on 15/12/2022 - 15:18
      +1

      Is Budget also giving the following for $76?

      Accommodation Cover
      Limit $700
      ($140/night up to 5 nights)
      Car Hire Cover
      Limit $700
      ($140/day up to 5 days)

      • ulun-lpg on 15/12/2022 - 15:44

        i dont think they do.

  • cheapo999 on 15/12/2022 - 16:08
    +4

    Thanks OP. Goodbye $123 RACV renewal.

  • onetwothreefour on 15/12/2022 - 16:25

    Planning a long trip in Jan and was going to get roadside assistance just in case. This might be a winner!

  • Yaren24 on 15/12/2022 - 18:48
    +1

    Is it good for rural?

  • truth000 on 15/12/2022 - 19:54

    I can't get past the sign-up stage, it keeps telling me I need to set up a different password.

    • JoelT on 15/12/2022 - 20:32
      +3

      I did too. My issue was I had plus symbol in my password. Changed it to something else and it worked..

      • truth000 on 15/12/2022 - 21:28

        Thank you so much. Comma and full stop didn't work either. I used @ and it worked.

  • worrierwan on 15/12/2022 - 23:03

    Is there a way to join this when you need it?

    • dcep on 16/12/2022 - 00:55

      yeah, wait 48 hours after joining

      • ialam99 on 16/12/2022 - 07:05
        +1

        I think their average wait time for a call out service is around 48 hours as well so there is no incremental wait

  • mauricem on 16/12/2022 - 00:01

    What does "Lockouts Up to $70" mean?

    • OzTortoise on 20/12/2022 - 23:33

      I think it means the cost for locksmith to unlock your car.

    • OzTortoise on 21/12/2022 - 10:10

      I asked 24/7 Roadservices and they said:

      'Its only applicable if you lock your keys in the car, we can get a driver out to assist you to gain entry to the vehicle. If you completely lose your keys you will need to contact a locksmith to have the keys replaced which is something we don't cover.'

  • Rob-4x4 on 16/12/2022 - 07:44
    +1

    100KM towing in regional areas will not get you very far in many parts of Australia, especially if you have a major mechanical issue and need recovery back to a location with suitable facilities and available resources to perform the repair in a timely manner …

    • dcep on 16/12/2022 - 12:34

      Still pretty generous considering what other mainstream auto-club is offering

  • echelon6 on 16/12/2022 - 09:46

    So this is basically tow service insurance. A tow costs maybe 250 if you call around. Paying 44 pa to insure against a 250 event is meh. It's similar value proposition to applecare or a tiny contents insurance policy etc.

    • Lord Ra on 16/12/2022 - 14:29
      +3

      @echelon6 - I like the way you think. But a bit of correction with the math.

      Paying $44 pa to insure against 4 x $250 events. So $1,000, makes it more worth it.

    • Oofy Doofy on 16/12/2022 - 17:03
      +3

      Not including evening / early hours towing. More like $400-500 dollars. I shht you not.

  • Jeeyang on 18/12/2022 - 11:48

    Just signed up. The website look weird. Under the memberships section, it shows nothing. But under profile section, I can see the membership detail.

  • Homr on 19/12/2022 - 09:56

    the payment page is buggy, i enter my CC details in and click process and nothing happens

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