Roadside & Accident Assistance

Roadside Assistance

Members have access to a range of roadside and accident assistance services in the event of an emergency. Assistance is subject to policy limits and service availability.

Services available in the event of a roadside emergency (limited to R500 per incident):

Flat battery – jump start only (battery replacement for the member’s account)
Flat tyre – assistance with changing a tyre
Keys locked in vehicle – unlocking service only
Fuel assistance – limited to five litres per incident
Minor roadside repairs – including electrical faults, coils, immobilisers and similar issues
Transmission of urgent messages

Tow-In Assistance

Tow-in services are provided to the nearest approved dealership (if under warranty), repair centre, or panel beater in the event of:

Mechanical Breakdown – covered up to R500
Electrical Breakdown – covered up to R500
Accident Damage – cost covered to the nearest approved panel beater up to a limit of R1850

Courtesy Transport

If a vehicle needs to be towed, transport will be arranged for the occupants of the vehicle (up to two people) to a nominated destination within a 100 km radius of the normal place of residence.

Hotel Accommodation

If a breakdown occurs more than 100 km from the normal place of residence and results in an overnight delay, hotel accommodation will be arranged for the occupants of the vehicle (up to four people), covered up to R500.

Car Rental

If the circumstances qualify for hotel accommodation but the member prefers to continue their journey, a rental vehicle can be arranged, subject to the rental company’s terms and conditions.

  • Cover is limited to rental charges only
  • Delivery and collection costs are excluded
  • The rental vehicle must be returned on arrival at the destination
  • Cover limited to R500, subject to availability

Vehicle Repatriation

If a vehicle is left at a repair facility:

  • Cover of up to R500 is provided for either:
  • A 24-hour Group B car rental, or
  • A flight ticket to collect the vehicle after repairs
  • If the vehicle is repaired closer to the member’s residence, additional tow costs may be supplemented with the cost of car rental.

Policy Limits and Conditions

  • Overall annual limit: R5,000 per policy
  • Vehicles over 3,500 kg are excluded
  • Vehicles must be in a roadworthy condition
  • Costs incurred without prior authorisation will not be reimbursed
  • Assistance is available in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini
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