Breakdown Insurance QLD

[Ivan]

Who does breakdown insurance in QLD? Tried searching on the net and have only found a few of places (RACQ,247motoring and NRMA). Surely there must be more than 3? Maybe I am using the wrong search terms?

TIA

Ivan

[pfillery]

I've been with RACQ for years, never seen an NRMA truck anywhere up here, as far as I'm aware the main one is RACQ if you want to join a club to get this benefit, then there are plenty of places that will do casual tows or similar like Marshall batteries (not sure what theirs is called, Roadside Rescue or something) who have a no joining one that you use as needed.

Can't go past RACQ though. Every time i need them, even if I've done something silly like run out of fuel, there they are with a free jerry can of petrol.

[VladTepes]

RACQ Ultra care.

[weeds]

RACQ Ultra care.

if you are doing lots of k's outside metopoliton area than this is the go

i think there is a higher level as well

[incisor]

yep, ultimate care...

well worth every penny if you own a landy...

[101RRS]

NRMA is for only NSW with affiliations to the other state auto clubs for coverage in other states - I believe RACQ, RACV etc all work on the same principle.

I have NRMA Premium Roadside assistance and have used it - will not collect you offroad (ie track or trail) but designated dirt road is OK. Read the fine print to see where they will collect you from. Not sure about the middle of the Canning Stock Route but if the tilt tray can get there and is inside the terms of the service then it is worth getting.

Garry

[VladTepes]

I thought ultimate care just also covered caravans etc as well ?

What does ULTIMATE give over and above Ultra?




P.S. i used my Ultra care the other day when I had the Defender on a tilt tray.... hmmmm, sad story.

[incisor]

I thought ultimate care just also covered caravans etc as well ?

What does ULTIMATE give over and above Ultra?


RACQ - Motoring, Insurance, Travel, Finance | RACQ (http://www.racq.com.au)

[pfillery]

At the moment until the end of February RACQ members get 20% off anything from Repco. That amongst other things makes it worth being a member.

[zulu Delta 534]

I am with RACQ Ultra, and have used them twice on major breakdowns interstate, and as a result have been under the impression that all the car clubs RACQ, RACV, NRMA etc., use the same Insurance Company. I say this because once I have gotten over the preliminaries and the company rings me back with pick up recovery details etc., (The joys of a Disco!) they have always announced themselves as something other than the club organisation to which I belong.
With this in mind try the following address and see where it leads you. 24/7 Roadservices Australia - Keeping you on the Road - Roadside Service Products (http://www.247roadservices.com.au/products.htm?gclid=CLPCpczi_KYCFQPhbgod6l8laA).
If this one is unsatisfactory, keep searching and see what comes up.
http://www.mondial-assistance.com.au/corporate/what-we-do/automotive-assistance/
If you search under "Roadside Assistance" quite a number of various clubs and organisations pop up around the globe all using the same name.
There aren't really that many different insurance Companies out there once you dig up who owns who.
Regards
Glen

[Ivan]

Tried Mondial (as I used to work for them) but, it looks like they no longer serve the public (i.e. need to be a partner/motor manufacturer). I looked on their website and can't find any information about how to koin them.
Will look at the others.
Must admit I like the RACQ Ultra care as it covers the driver for any vehicle (which they didn't tell me when I first enquired!)

Ivan

[The ho har's]

RACQ Ultra care...the only way to go...used them 3 times when 1,000's of k's away from home...that is how we met Justinc:D..ultra put us up for 3 days in a very nice B&B while Justin fixed our disco;) used them far west Qld and also Vic High Country;)

and yes they cover you in any vehicle you are driving:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[IceFyre]

When I was having ECU problems a few years ago (Disco kept stalling randomly) I used my RACQ Ultra membership to be flat-bedded back home maybe 6 times in a month until I identified the culprit. One Tow driver was telling me that there are plenty of people who have Ultra care just to go out, get on the turps, and then get towed back home. Cheaper than a taxi ...

[GuyG]

I think Ultimate is reasonably new with RACQ ie last couple of years - the main difference that I noticed was 100km free towing where Ultra is only 50km then you pay per km. And definitely worth it because the towing fees add up very quickly.

[Disco44]

NRMA is for only NSW with affiliations to the other state auto clubs for coverage in other states - I believe RACQ, RACV etc all work on the same principle.

I have NRMA Premium Roadside assistance and have used it - will not collect you offroad (ie track or trail) but designated dirt road is OK. Read the fine print to see where they will collect you from. Not sure about the middle of the Canning Stock Route but if the tilt tray can get there and is inside the terms of the service then it is worth getting.

Garry

They also have a weight limit..was 2.4t.The new Jap vehicles will be in strife.

[incisor]

Breakdown assistance membership levels | Motoring | RACQ (http://www.racq.com.au/motoring/roadside_assistance/compare_membership)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

hmm didnt RACQ buy NRMA?
or am I having an Inc moment?

[PhilipA]

No, NRMA INSURANCE bought RACV insurance.
Regards Philip A

[incisor]

hmm didnt RACQ buy NRMA?
or am I having an Inc moment?
where is a fish when you need one...

[Disco44]

No, NRMA INSURANCE bought RACV insurance.
Regards Philip A

NRMA insurance is owned by Suncorp.