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Roadside Assistance $76.46 for First Year (Was $89.95/Year) @ Budget Direct

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Roadside Assistance $76.46 for First Year (Was $89.95/Year) @ Budget Direct
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Mr Shooty on 29/11/2022 - 21:59 secure.budgetdirect.com.au (3136 clicks)
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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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Comments

  • maaz on 29/11/2022 - 22:07

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

    • Oofy Doofy on 29/11/2022 - 22:11
      +1

      Compare the terms and conditions.

    • Nyooom on 29/11/2022 - 23:22
      +2

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

      • mastablasta on 30/11/2022 - 12:46

        Why do you say that?

        • Nyooom on 30/11/2022 - 14:54

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

    • caustic birch on 29/11/2022 - 23:57

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

    • boomramada on 30/11/2022 - 21:29

      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.

  • sistermay on 29/11/2022 - 22:12
    +8

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

    • Mr Shooty on 29/11/2022 - 22:18
      +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.

  • povertytrap on 29/11/2022 - 22:45
    +1

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

  • ialam99 on 29/11/2022 - 23:16

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

  • Nyooom on 29/11/2022 - 23:20
    +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.

  • umashanker265 on 29/11/2022 - 23:24

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

    • SmiTTy on 29/11/2022 - 23:40
      +1

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

    • ph81 on 29/11/2022 - 23:42

      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.

    • jaj024 on 30/11/2022 - 00:04

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

    • recycledrevenge on 30/11/2022 - 16:36

      Ultratune offer the same

  • adrianhughes1998 on 29/11/2022 - 23:53
    -2

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

  • archer175 on 30/11/2022 - 00:00
    +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.

    • archer175 on 30/11/2022 - 00:02

      This apply to RAC, RACV and NRMA

      • sistermay on 30/11/2022 - 00:25

        As well as RACQ.

    • boomramada on 30/11/2022 - 21:35

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

    • capslock janitor on 06/01/2024 - 03:09

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

  • Metallermark on 30/11/2022 - 00:44
    +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

    • lordra on 30/11/2022 - 13:24

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

  • Mondorock on 30/11/2022 - 06:36

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

  • omblygombly on 30/11/2022 - 09:18

    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.

    • HunterxHunter9000 on 30/11/2022 - 19:45

      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.

  • George Washington on 30/11/2022 - 20:56

    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

    • boomramada on 30/11/2022 - 21:54

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

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