Roadside Vehicle Assistance in Australia

259 roadside vehicle assistance businesses across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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Roadside Response: Wollert
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Roadside Response: Wollert

By appointment only · Wollert · VIC 3750

Mobile car battery replacement with FREE delivery and installation and the BEST PRICES GUARANTEED. We provide a wide range of car batteries for all makes & models. We come to you whether you are at…

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Melbourne Roadside Assistance
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Melbourne Roadside Assistance

By appointment only · Laverton · VIC 3028

Melbourne Roadside Assistance are local and ready to help you now. Our roadside assistance will help you with minor road service issues. If you locked your keys inside your car, we will open and get…

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Fix My Truck
Online · Takes quote requests

Fix My Truck

By appointment only · Docklands · VIC 3008

Fix My truck company with over 17+ years experience in the heavy vehicle / machinery breakdown support service industry, constantly moving forward with a vision of keeping Australia's and New…

Car and BoatingCar Service and Mechanicsmechaniccar servicing
Wide Bay Batteries
Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Wide Bay Batteries

By appointment only · Maryborough · QLD 4650

Wide Bay Batteries is a family owned and operated business based in Wide Bay, Queensland. We provide professional roadside battery replacement at your location, no membership or nasty hidden fees,…

RetailElectrical & ElectronicsBattery Shopscar battery
Melbourne Battery Company
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Melbourne Battery Company

By appointment only · Hallam · VIC 3803

Melbourne Battery Company has gained reputation as the prominent service provider of professional car battery delivery, fitting and replacement service across Melbourne. We are always ready to answer…

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Roadside Response: Surry Hills
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Roadside Response: Surry Hills

By appointment only · Surry Hills · NSW 2010

Roadside Response is the first provider to offer consumers a 'choice' over how you obtain Roadside Assistance. Whether you prefer the traditional method of 'Membership' or the freedom to use on…

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Roadside Response: Head Office
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Roadside Response: Head Office

By appointment only · Revesby · NSW 2212

Roadside Response is the first provider to offer consumers a 'choice' over how you obtain Roadside Assistance. Whether you prefer the traditional method of 'Membership' or the freedom to use on…

Car and BoatingCar Service and Mechanicsmechaniccar servicing
Melbourne Batteries
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Melbourne Batteries

By appointment only · Seabrook · VIC 3028

Melbourne Batteries are your local roadside solution. From jump starts to car battery replacement – you can rely on our technicians at Melbourne Batteries to not only reach you in record time but…

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Western Towing Service
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Western Towing Service

By appointment only · Werribee · VIC 3030

Welcome to Hello towing service, we are one of the leading towing services in Werribee, Victoria. If you ever find yourself in an unfortunate situation where you are broken down, and you require a…

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Dial-A-Mechanic & Auto Electrician
Cairns · Takes quote requests

Dial-A-Mechanic & Auto Electrician

By appointment only · Cairns · QLD 4870

Dial-A-Mechanic & Auto Electrician don't just provide a mobile service - we also back our customers with a fully equipped workshop right here in Cairns. The workshop contains three vehicle hoists,…

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Freds Auto Glass
Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Freds Auto Glass

By appointment only · Findon · SA 5023

We operate a mobile windscreen replacement service on a 24/7 basis. We can repair windscreens, side and rear window for most makes and models of vehicle on the road today. We take pride in our…

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Roadys Towing
Yorke Peninsula · Takes quote requests

Roadys Towing

By appointment only · Moonta · SA 5558

Anytime / Anywhere. Competitive Pricing! - All insurance quotes welcomed. We are a Locally Owned & Operated business working out of Moonta and we service the Yorke Peninsula Area. We tow: Heavy /…

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AAA Roadside Assistance
Sydney · Takes quote requests

AAA Roadside Assistance

By appointment only · Eastgardens · NSW 2036

AAA Roadside services include car, truck, motorcycle battery replacement, Jump start, tyre replace or repair, diesel or petrol fuel delivery, lockouts. Call for free battery quote.

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Balga Towing Services

By appointment only · Balga · WA 6061

Accidents & Breakdowns Insurance & Private Roadside Assistance 4WD, Vintage & Prestige Bobcats, Forklifts & Machinery Car Body Removals Prompt & Professional Service Very Competitive Rates

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Executive Towing Services

By appointment only · Osborne Park · WA 6017

Our fully qualified operators are dedicated to provide a prompt, professional, reliable and friendly service every time in any situation, we can transport almost anything, almost anywhere on our…

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Roadside Vehicle Assistance by region

User guide to Roadside Vehicle Assistance

There are times when on long trips vehicles break down due to minor problems that have been previously overlooked. Regardless of the reasons why the car broke down, getting help in the middle of the road can be very difficult. Not everyone would stop their cars and help. Fortunately, Australia has numerous roadside assistance services to help those stranded in the middle of the road.

Roadside assistance is basically a service that provides assistance to motorists who have suffered mechanical failures in the middle of the road. Roadside assistance may provide services such as jump starting a vehicle, towing, helping to change a flat tire, providing a small amount of fuel, and many more.

Roadside assistance services originated from countries with early national motoring associations such as the American Automobile Association, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club, and the Canadian Automobile Association. Many of these clubs provided assistance to members who are stranded on the road with a fleet of vehicles ready to help. In the United Kingdom, the first roadside assistance was mounted on motorbikes before the introduction of the van.

A network of emergency phone boxes was placed at intervals by the roadside of some countries. Eventually, with the widespread ownership of mobile phones, these emergency phone boxes were lessened. Motorists can now easily contact the nearest roadside assistance company or their preferred choice depending on the range of the company's service.

Roadside assistance used to be provided by car clubs. But now, roadside assistance can also be provided by many organisations. Vehicle manufacturers have also begun to provide this service as an integral part of their service loyalty programs. There are a number of roadside assistance companies and organisations available in Australia. Most of them can also be found on the internet with their contact details posted online. Many of these companies are also car repair shops and car insurance businesses.

Roadside assistance tips

  • Before you call for roadside assistance, it is important to know the exact problem of the vehicle. The information will be relayed to the person or team that will come to your location. It will also make their jobs easier since they will be bringing the necessary tools to fix your car's problem.
  • Tell the company the exactly where you were driving and where you think you may be on the road. This will help the company call the closest tow truck company or emergency medical services so that they can get to you as quickly as possible.
  • Always keep copies of all the information that you will need to present for your roadside assistance. Keep one in your wallet, and another in your glove compartment.
  • Since not all people who provide assistance are honest and will not touch your stuff, it is best to always keep a watchful eye for your belongings. It is best to be vigilant these days.
  • When waiting for roadside assistance, always keep the doors of your vehicle closed and stay away from passing vehicles.