Car Help, Australia

Australian Car Help - Auto Clubs

There are many auto clubs around Australia which offer people road side assistance when their vehicle has broken down. Every state in Australia has their own roadside assistance provider and they have many more benefits other than just helping you when your car breaks down. Membership fees to a automobile service club can vary depending on which state in Australia you live but most are certainly affordable and give you peace of mind knowing that if you do break down you just need to ring them and they'll send someone out to get you on your way.

As mentioned fees are relatively cheap for the service provided but if your not a member and you sign up after your car has broken down then they will charge you a call out fee along with your membership fee. If your vehicle has broken down auto clubs have a 24-hour assistance which you can call and someone will come out and try to fix the problem. In the event that the problem can't be fixed by the on road mechanic they will call for a tow truck and you can have your car towed to a motor mechanic workshop of your choice. Most Auto clubs have a certain distance your car will be towed free of charge and then you will be required to pay a certain amount per kilometre after that.

Most Auto clubs offer a lot more than just 24-hour roadside assistance to its members now. Most have other benefits to it's members such as discounts for certain products and services ranging from cheaper hire cars, discounts to theme parks and cheaper accommodation at certain hotels, motels throughout the country. If you are planning on travelling and need maps then most auto clubs are only happy to give you free maps and booklets about the destination to which your travelling.

Automobile service clubs also provide other services such as insurance. The rates for insurance are usually very competitive and they can insure your car, house, boat and personal household goods. If you are looking for insurance then it's a good idea to ring them and get a quote to see if they can give you a better deal than other insurance providers.

In the unfortunate event that your involved in an accident then a auto club can also provide you with some advice on whether you are liable for the damage caused. They generally provide this service free of charge and they basically just need all the details of the accident to give you some informed advice. If your car does need some repairs done and you take it to an approved auto club repairer and you feel that they haven't done a proper job then you can contact the auto club and they will act as an independent body which will try to settle the matter.

If you are looking at purchasing a second hand vehicle then an auto club mechanic can come out and give you some advice on the condition of the vehicle. This is normally an extra charge but they will give the vehicle a thorough looking over and check to see if it has any problems, both major and minor. After inspecting the vehicle they will also give you a complete written check list and mention any faults which the vehicle may have. You may use this information to try to negotiate a cheaper price with the salesman or get them to fix the defects before you purchase the vehicle.

Auto clubs in Australia

Contact the auto club in your state for more information and car help:

• Victoria RACV
• Queensland RACQ
• New South Wales RACA
• Western Australia RAC
• South Australia RAA
• Tasmania RACT
• ACT RACV
• Northern Territory AANT