RAC Roadside Assistance
Get 24/7 breakdown cover with RAC Roadside Assistance
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If you break down in Western Australia or anywhere in Australia, an RAC Roadside Assistance policy can get you up and running again or tow you to the nearest repairer. It can also help you out with other things like flat tyres and fuel replacement. When you join RAC Roadside Assistance, you automatically become a member, giving you access to discounts on RAC products as well as savings on fuel, shopping, movie tickets and more.
What does RAC Roadside Assistance cover me for?
RAC has four roadside assistance policies. They can cover you for the following:
- Unlimited roadside callouts across Australia.
- Car and personal cover. If you buy an Ultimate or Ultimate Plus policy, you can get cover for the car and the person. In other words, if you nominate a person on a policy, they will be covered no matter what vehicle they drive.
- Towing. Free towing for the first 20km with a Standard policy, or 200km with an Ultimate Plus policy. This differs depending on whether you break down in the city or country.
- Taxi. Get reimbursed for the cost of a taxi (up to $100 with an Ultimate Plus policy) if your car is towed.
- Fuel. Up to $50 a year of free fuel (with the top policy) if you run out and can't get to a petrol station.
- Replacement keys. Money towards a locksmith if you're locked out of your car.
- Trailer or caravan towing. RAC will also tow your trailer and caravan if you break down.
How do their policies compare?
The table below lets you compare RAC's Roadside Assistance policies side by side.
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| Car or personal cover |
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| Unlimited callouts |
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| Free metro towing |
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| Taxi |
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| Locksmith (one per year) |
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| Trailer / caravan towing |
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| Free fuel |
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| Vehicle recovery |
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| Vehicle recovery |
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| Passenger transport |
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How much does an RAC Roadside Assistance policy cost?
This depends on the RAC Roadside Assistance policy you go for. At the time of writing, the costs are as follows:
| Standard | Classic | Ultimate | Ultimate plus |
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| $9.62/month or $109 /yr | $16.17/month or $183 /yr | $23.40/month or $265 /yr | $27.83/month or $315 /yr |
How does it compare against other roadside assistance policies?
RAC Roadside Assistance provides similar benefits to many of its competitors, but it also comes with membership benefit perks. Take a look at the table below to see how it compares alongside other brands.
| Cost | Joining fee | Callout limits | Breakdown towing | Get quote | |
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 | $109 - $315 | $0 when purchased online | Unlimited | Standard:10km in the city, 80km in rural areas | More info |
 | Included with a comprehensive policy | $0 | First 2 included | 20km in the city, 50km in rural areas | Get quote |
 | $89.95 | $0 | Unlimited | Up to 20km in metro and up to 50km in remote areas | Get quote |
 | $83/year | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, 50km in rural areas | Get quote |
 | $113 | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, towing to nearest NRMA centre in rural areas | Get quote |
 | $86 | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, 100km in rural areas | More info |
 | $99 | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, 50km in rural areas | More info |
 | $95 | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, 100km country | More info |
 | $95 | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, 100km country | More info |
 | $84 | $0 | Unlimited | 20km in the city, 100km in rural areas | More info |
Can I get assistance if I break down in another state?
Yes. Although RAC is a Western Australia-based company, it provides roadside assistance across all other states. RAC has partnerships with lots of other companies in different states so if you do break down while you're outside Western Australia, you'll still be able to get help and access the same benefits.
What do I do if my car breaks down?
The RAC Roadside Assistance number is 13 11 11. When you call, give them the following information:
- Your name
- Your vehicle location
- What happened
RAC will register the job and send someone out to help you.
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