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Roadside Assistance $76.45 for First Year (Was $89.95/Year) @ Budget Direct

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I was in need for some roadside insurance, and found budget direct to be the cheapest at the moment. Combined with the $0.10 /L Fuel Discount at Shell Coles Express. I think it works out to be a pretty decent deal!

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  • i am looking for roadside assistance as well before the holidays season. Any idea if its any good as compared to NRMA

    • +1

      Compare the terms and conditions.

    • +2

      Dont recommend them unless your breakdown is at home and not an emergency

      • Why do you say that?

        • From experience of trying to use them as a customer of 3 years

    • I just got a tow from them the other day. Up to 20ks is 'free'. My only experience with them

    • Im not sure about NRMA, all others uses same independent provider, doesn't matter which flavour.

      Probably same apply if you in a state which dont have NRMA, they probably use some independent ppl as well.

  • +8

    Don't just go for cheap price, make sure you read what is covered to choose the right company to avoid nasty surprises.

    • +1

      That’s true. Though in my case it covered everything I needed and the ratings looked decent. But like you said, everyone should take a look at what is and isn’t included.

  • +1

    Need to renew soon. Might try this. Thanks OP.

  • I wonder how many trucks they have covering the whole of Australia.

  • +4

    Would not recommend, was with them for 3 years and finally needed roadside from them in an emergency breakdown on the highway to be told it would be 10-14 hours before they could get someone to me in metro sydney.

    Nrma is more expensive but they actually get the job done.

  • We took mycar car service. They are giving 249$ car service with free roadside assistance..

    • +1

      Any info on this online? Couldn't find anything on their site

    • Have used the Mycar roadside service. Comes with your car service. Basically over the phone diagnosis and then if they don't think they can fix it, arrange a tow truck and take it to the nearest Mycar service centre. Was straightforward and didn't cost a cent.

    • Jax Tyres also offer free road side assistance when you get "peace of mind service" but i think only for 6mths not 1yr.

    • Ultratune offer the same

  • -2

    Don't even pay for roadside assistance. If car breaks down then I join RAC on the spot

  • +2

    Are you currently broken down?
    Please note if you need assistance within 48 hours of joining the annual roadside assistance fee must be paid in full and an additional $150 fee will apply.

    • This apply to RAC, RACV and NRMA

      • As well as RACQ.

    • If you have a decent car and know how to change a tyre, this would be a cheaper option. Lol

    • will you still come out ahead with that $150 fee ontop?

  • +2

    Been with Road services 24/7 for few years, had to call them out a few times (one was a tow), quick and efficient, no issues, 5 star plan is $121 https://www.247roadservices.com.au

    • Yep, this, +1
      I'm with them. I use the 3 star plan, enough for me. $55 per annaum.

    • Yep, don't think they can be beat! Though the one time I used them, I did have to help the person take my tyre off. But the call out time frame was pretty quick and happy with service considering $55 PA.

  • I see they're still using the old Nissan and VW logos on the make selection screen. At least they updated the Kia one.

  • If their roadside assistance is comparable to their car insurance, I wouldn't touch it. I was comparing 6 different insurance companies and they would only insure my car for $3000 less than what I paid for it. Youi was the same. Ended up going with AAMI who give it as an inclusion with their insurance and managed to get the car insured for a couple of $1000 more than what I paid.

    • yep i looked at their breakdown coverage and they have a whole lot of cons most stuff on their are reasons why car needs be towed in first place.

  • Worst roadside

    Experience: Dead batttery

    8am called in… didnt turn up till 6pm that night.

    Guy who came didnt have the right battery and would need another 3-4 hrs…

    Canned it… Next day took an uber to repco and sorted it in 1 hr

    • You didn't call them back ? I would after a hr or two.

  • +1

    Yikes! I had a look at the T&Cs and they are terrible!! The exclusions turn me off straight away!
    Pages 8 & 9 basically says "we won't tow your vehicle if there is anything wrong with it"

    NO THANKS!

  • How about $10 for the first year with arevo (RACV)?

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