We compared the price of eight add-on roadside assistance policies. At $86 a year, AAMI was cheaper than five other brands.
AAMI offers an SMS tracker, so you can see your mechanic live location as they're on their way. (Geographical limitations do apply though).
AAMI offers unlimited call-outs, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Cons
AAMI's roadside assistance is only available to people who have comprehensive car insurance with AAMI.
If AAMI doesn't have any service providers within 100km of your car, you won't be able to use roadside assistance.
There's no cover if you've accidentally filled up with incorrect or contaminated fuel.
How does AAMI roadside assistance compare with other popular insurers in the market?
AAMI offers roadside assistance which can easily compete with other options in the market, across both price and features.
Company
Cost per year
Joining fee
Callout limits
Need to hold a policy with them?
Lockout / Lost key
Breakdown towing
$86
$0
Unlimited
Yes
$150
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas
$79.95
$0
Unlimited
No
$125
15km in the city, 50km in rural areas
$110
$55
Unlimited
No
Yes
20km in the city, towing to nearest NRMA centre in rural areas
$90
$0
Unlimited
Yes
$150
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas
$84
$0
Unlimited
Yes
$150
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas
Note: AAMI is an add-on policy. Some other policies are included as part of comprehensive insurance, and some are fully independent from car insurance. Quotes are accurate as of November 2023 but yours will differ based on your driver profile.
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FAQs
Yes. AAMI's roadside assistance is available Australia-wide. However, you might be ineligible for service if AAMI has no service providers within 100km of your location.
Yes. AAMI roadside assistance is only available to drivers with comprehensive AAMI car insurance.
Call 1800 154 810. AAMI is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Nicola Middlemiss is a contributing writer at Finder, with a special interest in personal finance and insurance. Formerly a business and finance journalist, Nicola has written thousands of articles helping Australians better understand insurance and grow their personal wealth. She has contributed to a wide range of publications, including Domain, the Educator, Financy, Fundraising and Philanthropy, Insurance Business, MoneyMag, Mortgage Professional, Yahoo Finance, Your Investment Property, and Wealth Professional. Nicola has a Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) certification and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Leeds.
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