Using Ampolcard for Roadside Assitance Instead of NRMA (NSW)

bunkr on 14/02/2023 - 14:09
Last edited 14/02/2023 - 14:10

I am paying $9.99 per month - jumping to $10.49 soon - for basic NRMA roadside assistance.

I was looking at Ampolcard which also offers roadside assistance. I am guessing it must be tied to someone like NRMA? Is it worth switching over. The cost will be Ampolcard fee of $2.95 + $5.25 roadside assistance - $8.20.

I have an ABN, so I don't think getting it is an issue. Anyone with experience using the Roadside assistance and their experience will be very helpful.

Cheers.

Automotive Roadside Assistance

Comments

  • kerfuffle on 14/02/2023 - 14:21

    Why not pay annually for NRMA Roadside Assistance?

  • lovesabargain77 on 14/02/2023 - 14:56
    +1

    Interesting, they mention that the commercial roadside assistance is provided by NRMA but don't have anything in their FAQ about who provides their standard roadside assistance plan.

    Our Commercial Roadside Assistance is powered by the NRMA, providing you with peace of mind from one of Australia’s most trusted motoring bodies.

    https://www.ampol.com.au/FAQs%20Details?Category=roadsideass…

    Also keep in mind that having an NRMA membership counts towards getting a discount on insurance from them (if you decide to buy a policy)

  • Archi on 14/02/2023 - 15:25

    get your car serviced at NRMA motor serve and they usually give you 12 months free road side assistance

  • Daniel Plainview on 14/02/2023 - 15:56

    OP, there's many different Roadside Assist providers - I'd hazard that NRMA is one of the superior ones pretty clearly.

    So if you just want a cheaper RSA then ok, you've answered your own question - but you might want to consider who's doing the RSA for Ampolcard and if it stacks up to the NRMA for your needs. :-)

    • bunkr on 14/02/2023 - 22:55

      While I have a feeling that Ampol gets their via NRMA, I am not sure. Agree that NRMA is superior to all others out there. Was hoping someone having used their service would comment on who actually services on behalf of Ampol.

      • Daniel Plainview on 15/02/2023 - 09:09
        +1

        They might - but again you'd want to know if it's like for like NRMA service or a watered down version of it - even if it was an NRMA vehicle/employee that serviced some areas.

        What I mean by this is several big service providers sell 'lesser'/substrands of their own service in order to bulk out their revenue streams e.g Telstra allowing Aldi Mobile and others to use their part of their network.

        As with many things the devil is in the detail.

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