Roadside Assistance South Australia
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Key takeaways
- Roadside assistance can be a standalone service or an add-on to your car insurance.
- Standalone plans in SA typically cost from $76 to over $300 annually, varying by inclusions.
- A December 2023 survey found 64% of South Australians have used roadside assistance.
Roadside assistance comparison
First up, it's important to know that roadside assistance can be purchased as a standalone product or as an add-on to car insurance. Pricing and inclusions vary greatly so it's always good to compare your options.
Standalone roadside assistance in South Australia
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We analyse over 30 car insurance products across insurance providers, and rate each one for price and features. We collect up to 36 quotes per product, for male and female drivers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. Quotes are collected for 20 year olds, 30 year olds and 60 year olds, assuming an excess of $850 for a 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 door sedan model, with an average 15,000 kms driven each year. While we are not allowed to display actual quotes, our Finder Score aims to serve as an indicative guide to how cost and feature competitive a product might be for you.
Our feature score assesses each product for more than 15 features across loss and damage coverage, repairs and assistance coverage, personal items coverage and policy coverage. Features we assess include but are not limited to legal liability, essential repairs, new car replacement, car hire events, roadside assistance, agreed or market value, windscreen damage and natural disaster coverage.
Finder survey: How many Australians have called roadside assistance?
| Response | WA | VIC | SA | QLD | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 57.55% | 60.37% | 64% | 63.96% | 61.02% |
| No | 41.51% | 36.3% | 34.67% | 32.49% | 33.87% |
| I don't own a car | 0.94% | 3.33% | 1.33% | 3.55% | 5.11% |
Source: Finder survey by Pure Profile of 1006 Australians, December 2023
Data for ACT, NT, TAS not shown due to insufficient sample size. Some other states may also be excluded for this reason.
Data for ACT, NT, TAS not shown due to insufficient sample size. Some other states may also be excluded for this reason.
What does roadside assistance cover?
- Breakdowns and towing: If your vehicle breaks down, roadside assistance can offer minor repairs on the spot or organise a tow if the problem requires more attention.
- Flat battery: Left your lights on and ended up with a dead battery? A quick jump-start can get you back on the road in no time.
- Lost keys: Locked out or lost your keys? Most roadside assistance plans include access to a locksmith service.
- Out of fuel: If you've run out of petrol, roadside assistance can bring enough fuel to get you to the next service station.
- Flat tyre: Don't have a spare or unsure how to change a tyre? Roadside help can take care of it for you.
Every provider is different and what's included will vary based on your own subscription. To get an idea of limits that apply, check with your provider or use our table above.
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If I’m travelling interstate and breakdown can I use my RAA card?
Hi Daffy, You can use your RAA card interstate, but depending on your plan level, restrictions will apply if you require towing or if you’re outside a capital city.