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How Many Of You Have Racv Roadside Assist?

dan.1337

By dan.1337,
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dan.1337

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I have roadside assist and have used it mainly for towing. I signed up once when I needed a tow and have used it another time after that.

Not sure how good the mechanics are at diagnosing problems on the spot though...

How many others have roadside assist? Do you find it useful?

Mavric Grand Master

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I decided to get rid of my road side assist.

Figured i was better off trying to fix it myself.

Plus i found unless i was fully covered with the best cover i would only get towed to certain locations.

Its good for simple things though depending on your mechanical knowledge and if u can be assed changing a tire or not :(

saff_cossie Grand Master

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I have a full road side assist. I can also go into my mates car and have RACV come and pick us up.

Same as me. I have never needed it with my car and needed it once before on another car so from a cost point of view, it certainly hasnt paid for itself but is piece of mind.

Remember those with 4wd's to notify RACV as they need to know for sending a flatbed and not a truck that just lifts the front wheels (technical name escapes me, Jack will know :( )

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I used to have it years and years ago.

I found that the mechanics seemed to have rather basic knowledge/tools so this kind of cover would be best suited to you if you drove an older, simpler car.

As for the towing, i had to use it once and wasn't impressed. Waited 45min for the RACV mech to come and and say "Yep, she's buggered, need a tow." ...then had to wait another 1 1/2 for the tow truck :( . In the end i figured that i'd keep my yearly $70 odd and just call a tow truck straight up in the one off chance its needed.

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I Got It So When My Car Breaks Down In Sydney Or It Snaps A Drive Shaft Coming Out Of The Winton "Car Park"! I Get It Towed Home 4 Free! :(

Still Havnt Needed It, But Worth Its Wait In Gold If Something Does Go Wrong!

JAGR33 Grand Master

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Remember those with 4wd's to notify RACV as they need to know for sending a flatbed and not a truck that just lifts the front wheels (technical name escapes me, Jack will know :thumbsup: )

Correct Alan, its called a wheel lift..

Although these days 99% of the trucks are tilt trays, so you shouldn't have this problem..

As far as getting lowered imports with bodykits, well that's a different story!!!

In my opinion RACV membership is handy for when you get a flat tyre and can't be assed changing it, flat battery and also when you lock your keys in your car. If you own a car that is quite low and/or has an aftermarket bodykit, there may be issues. Have heard of too many ugly stories...

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one of the towies who came to tow my car had extender ramps for the end of his tilt tray to flatten the usually steep incline of the flatbed.

i think that unless your car is really super low, with some care they shouldn't have an issue getting your car up onto the flatbed.

i also have a low mechanical knowledge and 95% of the time can't diagnose a problem unless it's jumping out at me...

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Yeah i have RACV membership, have had it for 7 years or so. Ive used it twice.

First time i ran out of fuel (didnt realise my r31 didnt have a low fuel warning light). Waited an hour and they still hadnt shown up, so by that time my dad had come and dropped off some fuel.

Second time my car wouldnt start outside my house, nothing to do with a flat battery (Already tried jumping it)

They took about 2 hours to get there, then claimed they had sent 2 cars in the meantime and neither had seen me. (even though i had told them it was right outside my house in the driveway and therefore i would be sitting inside and for them to phone me on either my home phone or mobile when they got there)

So not very impressed...

I mainly keep it going because i like seeing the years as a member on the little keyring thing go up. stupid hey.

Kaz200 Grand Master

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Occasionally.. and I mean on the very rare occasion.. you might get a real mechanic come to you in an RACV truck.. but usually if it's not a jump start/change of battery or a flat tyre (or keys like Jack said!).. they just say 'you need a tow'... they usually know less than me about the car (esp imports) or problem and I'm a girl! They're not willing to spend more than 5mins on it either.

Even though you just waited 40mins for them to turn up and it's another 20/30 for a tow truck.

So why bother, it costs more to join up to RACV than get a JagR33 tow home!!

Last time I needed a tow, I rang Jack and he was there during peak hour in 20mins! Noice! :thumbsup:

And yeh most RACV towies have no idea about frontbars.

Rekin Grand Master

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Ive got RACV Free2Go

http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Free2go/Primary/home

free2go membership includes:

* Emergency roadside assistance.

Anyone aged 18 years or in Year 12 will be covered for emergency roadside assistance (Roadside Care) in any car they drive, or are a passenger in. And what’s more, it’s free - no catches or contracts.

Anyone aged 19 or 20 years will receive Roadside Care in a nominated vehicle at half the normal price. And if you’re 19 or 20 and don’t require Roadside Care, then you can still be a member and access all the other benefits free!

Its cheaper for us P-Platers so why not get it :thumbsup:

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