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NRMA Roadside Assistance

NRMA Roadside Assistance

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NRMA Roadside Assistance
4.5

1,935 reviews

Positive vs Negative
86%14%
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Customer Service
4.5
Timeliness
4.5
Job Satisfaction ?
4.6

 AI reviews summary 

The overall sentiment for NRMA Roadside Assistance is highly positive, with most users praising the service as a "peace of mind" essential. Reviewers frequently highlight the professionalism and empathy of the patrol mechanics and tow truck drivers, especially during stressful breakdowns. While the service side is lauded for its speed and efficiency, a segment of users has raised serious concerns regarding rigid 12-month contract locks, difficulties with third-party glass contractors, and perceived "price gouging" on batteries.

Pros
  • Exceptional Staff Conduct: Mechanics and tow operators are consistently described as professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic, often going "above and beyond" to ensure driver safety and emotional well-being.
  • Efficient Response Times: In many instances, help arrives within 15 to 30 minutes, with the mobile app providing useful real-time tracking of the service vehicle's location.
  • Effective Problem Solving: Patrol officers are frequently successful in performing on-the-spot repairs, such as fixing gear linkages or diagnosing complex starter motor issues, allowing drivers to continue their journeys.
  • User-Friendly App: The lodgement process via the smartphone app is praised for its simplicity, particularly the ability to flag the presence of children or pets to prioritise the call-out.
Cons
  • Contract and Cancellation Rigidity: Multiple users report being locked into 12-month commitments despite paying monthly, with no option to cancel or receive refunds after selling a vehicle or completing a "free trial."
  • Third-Party Contractor Issues: Significant complaints exist regarding O'Brien Glass, with users reporting long wait times, lack of mobile availability, and prices significantly higher than independent repairers.
  • High Battery Costs: Several reviewers noted that NRMA-supplied batteries are priced substantially higher (sometimes by hundreds of dollars) than identical or superior alternatives from local retailers.
  • Inconsistent Regional Support: While metro service is prompt, users in regional areas report excessive wait times—sometimes exceeding three hours—or refusal of service when across state lines.
Verdict

NRMA Roadside Assistance is a highly reliable service for mechanical breakdowns, offering professional technical support and rapid response times that justify the membership for most. However, consumers should be wary of the restrictive 12-month contract terms and consider shopping around for batteries or glass repairs rather than defaulting to their internal partners.

1,935 reviews
5 Peter  · 10 + service from start to finish enough said what else can one say.
4 Barb O  · Overall experience was good apart from the initial call. The service guy was great & arrived inside of the timeframe given.
5 Tin  · Very helpful when you need it most With NRMA more than 20 years
5 S M.  · Great service, professional and friendly mechanics. Very well done. I recommend to all.
5 Md Abdul  · Proper roadside assistance. We were more than one person in that broken down vehicle. Support located and helped us accordingly.
5 Deborah Gray  · Very polite young man , arrived with 15 mins of call ,I was back on the road in no tine
Robyn
RobynNSW4 posts
  Verified

9 years and first time asking for help. Called, left my details, yet there was a technical issue. 1st attempt fail. Went onto the app, could not process my request. 2nd attempt fail. Third attempt I got through. Robin, the amazing NRMA man saved me from a stressful situation & got me back on the road. I wasn't at home, I wasn't even anywhere near… Read more

it. I'm just glad it was in the daytime & wasn't worried about my safety. NRMA always had a good name. I will find another service. Your automated system is a fail from me & when I can't rely on a service that put more stress on what was already a stressful situation, then that is a fail.

Michael
MichaelNSW
  Verified

Service I received from NRMA was first class. Spoke with operator when car was smoking. She quickly arranged for a roadside technician (Sam) to attend. Sam arrived quite quickly (less than 20 minutes). He was polite, professional and knowledgeable. He quickly identified problem and provided resolution options. After determining tow was necessary… Read more

he arranged. About 90 minutes later tow truck arrived. Operator was very good. It is very reassuring to deal with a company as reputable as NRMA in an emergency.

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Sean__Wong
Sean__WongNSW3 posts
  Verified

NRMA worked as a team to provide Prompt rescue from an inconvenient and busy intersection. Excellent work from the initial call to getting me back on to my Saturday task list. Service response was quicker than ordering pizza.

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Marcus
MarcusNSW
  Verified

Excellent service! My car broke down yesterday, and NRMA made sure I was safe from the moment I called. The tow truck arrived and got my car to the mechanic with no issues. Professional and reliable service. Highly recommend!

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Mahsa
MahsaNSW5 posts
  Verified

We are extremely happy with the service we received from NRMA. We got a flat tyre in the Star casino carpark after watching the theatre at 10PM, and the whole experience was much less stressful thanks to their quick response. From the moment we called, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The roadside assistance arrived… Read more

promptly, and we were back on the road within 50 minutes of making the call.

The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we were safe before we continued our journey. We really appreciate the fast, reliable service and would highly recommend NRMA to anyone needing roadside assistance. Thank you for turning an inconvenient situation into a smooth experience!

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Albervin
Albervin28 posts
  Verified

On a very busy Sunday afternoon my 1952 Riley decided to have a fuel problem and ceased to proceed. A call to the NRMA quickly elicited I was in a dangerous situation and I was given priority for recovery. The driver was very professional and directed me into his truck cabin for my safety. The car was loaded and we were unloading in my garage within thirty minutes. Thanks NRMA and Jarrad the friendly driver.

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Rahal W.
Rahal W.ACT
  Verified

Full marks for NRMA Roadside Assistance from the call to the job done. My tyre was ripped in a outer suburban area during a cold night. It was in a slope as well. I called NRMA because, it was too difficult to change it on that slope. The Customer Service Representative knew exactly what to ask and advise me accordingly. Safety first was key. … Read more

When the Roadside Assistance Patrol arrived, he was also very knowledgeable, well equipped and fixed it very quickly. Well done !!

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Jason H.
Jason H.
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Super fast and got me back on the road asap. Really nice guy. And knew what he was doing highly recommended NRMA as a premium member

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Catherine
Catherine4 posts
  Verified

Everyone was extremely helpful and professional. We were rescued from M4 following the car breakdown. The service was quick, reassuring and very efficient!

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B Ujjwal
B UjjwalNSW4 posts
  Verified

NRMA Roadside Assistance was a smooth and reliable experience overall. The app made it very easy to request help — quick to use, straightforward, and I was able to log the call-out within minutes. Tracking the patrol vehicle and tow truck in real time was particularly useful and gave clear visibility on arrival time. Given my car was stopped at… Read more

an intersection, I was prioritised due to safety and security concerns, which I really appreciated. The response felt prompt and well-managed.

The patrol officer was professional, friendly, and to the point. They quickly assessed the situation, explained everything clearly, and handled the issue efficiently without any unnecessary delays.

Overall, a dependable service with strong communication, good response times, and a very user-friendly app experience.

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Margaret
Margaret
  Verified

NRMA were kind and could locate the problem. I was towed away and taken to the nearest NRMA office.

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Jeannette
JeannetteNSW2 posts
  Verified

I was broken down on a wet and miserable night in a very dark area and felt scared and overwhelmed. Both the lady who took my call and the technician who came to help were most professional and caring given my situation. They both made me feel extremely comfortable and prioritised my safety. Show reply

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Nick
NickNSW6 posts
 

I called NRMA road service they sent me a tow truck to send me to a safe location then the service member attempted to my car extremely happy....thank you NRMA

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Abid H.
Abid H.
  Verified

Excellent job done. The last time My car broke and the NRMA team fixed in in just 35 min.

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Tim S.
Tim S.2 posts
 

The app was great, i was redirected to the call centre and the operator I spoke was was excellent. The patrol man arrived about 50 minutes are my call ended. I think his name was Brent. He was really helpful and suggested that I should go to a locksmith in regard to my remote. The customer service that I received in all aspects to my intial use of of the app was excellent. Thank you NRMA Roadside Assist 10/10. :-) Show details

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Daria
DariaNSW
  Verified

They listened to me, they came and helped, they recommended what to do next and the situation has been resolved...

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Sharon G.
Sharon G.2 posts
 

10/10 I got NRMA ultimate care because Im 30yr female traveling alone (with my dog) from Tweed Heads NSW to Perth WA coastal route (6,000km) Ford 2010 Transit Van. I have been so impressed with the service and speed and I've broken down a few times now! (Popped tyre and dead battery etc). Time and time again they have been quick to get out and… Read more ·  1

help with everything I need, even got an amazing price on a battery in the middle of nowhere on a Saturday, which had I not had NRMA I would have paid out the nose and had to wait for Tuesday (as it was public holiday)! I wasn't expecting it to be this good, they have great relationships with the other state providers (WA, SA, VIC, NSW). Im sold for life now. Its such a small price to pay and has already saved me heaps, financially and mentally haha Love NRMA now 10/10

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Take my money
Take my moneyNSW15 posts
 

Renewal Quote scam. When they send a text link to renew your Roadside assistance it may say that there are discounts applied. It shows a figure for total discounts (if it lets you expand this figure it will say that there is no data and they haven’t shown data since April 2024) If you check the cost on their site without logging in it will be the… Read more

exact price as your supposed “Total savings” quote. The additional savings amount is misleading as there is no discount and they admit on there site there is no data behind the “Total savings” figure they put on your quote. The call center claimed ignorance as to how it could be displayed and offered a small discount. They made out it was an isolated event, so please look at your renewal and let me know it also shows “Total Savings” so we can hold them to account and get restitution for everyone who has received their smoke and mirrors quote. Complaint filed with ACCC but they aren’t obliged to do anything, even with such a shoddy and blatant attempt to hoodwink customers. The entity I hold other insurance products with functions as a different company and has a different site, so this mystery discount doesn’t even have anything to do with Roadside assistance and NRMA membership.

Latest follow-ups

Mary P.
Mary P.3 posts
  Verified

I was 20 kms from home stopped for a snack and a stretch got back in car to drive home, car would not start. AHHH! NRMA, Anthony, diagnosed issue, fixed and started my car! LOVELY, Relief! THANK YOU!

 Follow-up  · My starter was the issue, Got me home and to the mechanic. It needed to be replaced as obviously not functioning properly. Replaced. Sourced New Part & Replacement (Labour) $406.74 Safely and Reliably on the road? PRICELESS.

Des
DesNSW
  Verified

It was a cold, very wet day when I discovered my Hilux would not turn over; fortunately the vehicle was in the garage at home, front to the wall, so it just had to be rolled back slightly to be looked at under the bonnet. The problem was quickly… Read more

addressed (flat battery)and vehicle was started using a special piece of equipment, and the vehicle was then left running for (maybe) 10 minutes while technician advised me that he did not carry a suitable battery BUT that I could get one fairly close by. His meter apparently showed only average charge being generated from alternator, so he advised me to have that checked out by an auto electrician ASAP. Through the entire process, the technician was cheery and helpful and I very much appreciated his attitude and professionalism, especially given the absolutely lousy weather conditions I had called him out into. As per his advice and immediately he left, I drove the vehicle to the Battery World store a few k's away and a new battery fitted within 15 minutes. All's well that ended well.

 Follow-up  · Following on from the technician’s advice, I located the battery supplier and obtained the necessary size battery and no problems since. I was totally satisfied by the friendliness, attitude and skill shown by the NRMA representative.

Robert
Robert
  Verified

Having an ev, I was concerned when it failed to proceed, patrol man was all over the technology and identified the problem with the 12v battery and I was soon on the way.

 Follow-up  · Had to wait about 45 mins, (we live out of town) the patrol officer was friendly and took minutes to identify and fix problem. (12 volt battery went flat due to a interior light left on ) battery since checked to be ok and not a hiccup since. Patrol used a jump-starting, no drama's.

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In-depth reviews

Michael
MichaelNSW
  Verified

Went out to the garage to go and get petrol and the car wouldn't start. Major electrical problem or something like that. I tried to jump start my car with the battery pack but didn't work. Had to call NRMA. Was told it would be an hour but the technician turned up within 20 minutes. Came into the garage and tested the battery...completely flat.… Read more

Did some tests, suggested that I recharge the battery overnight, gave me a jump start with his huge battery jump starter and suggested that I leave it running for 30 minutes then go and get petrol and it will be alright by then. Make sure I put it on charge overnight. Went and got petrol, turned it off at the bowser, restarted no problems after fueling and then charged it overnight. Battery was fully charged this morning. Bloke was a genius and very easy to deal with. He suggested that I lock my car at night to stop the battery from draining. I had heard that just recently so that is now a deffinate thing to do every time we park the cars in the garage.

Nick
NickNSW3 posts
  Verified

Two weeks prior the NRMA has provided me with a new battery for my car but after a very long trip to the airport and back the battey was flat when I got home and turned off the ignition. The NRMA came promptly and recharged the battery and the technician advised that the problem was probably due to the engine automatically stopping and starting at… Read more

traffic lights to save fuel, a process that calls upon the battery each time. He advised me to turn off this feature each time I drive, reassuring me that if this is not the solution the NRMA will come out and get me started again. This seems like a good plan to me and I was very satisified with the information provided and the overall friendliness and professionalism of the technician. He provided the same high standard of care that I have come to expect from the NRMA whenever I call upon them. For me, being an NRMA Roadside member is great value both for the level of service and reassurance it provides, but also for the fuel discounts that keep an extra dollar or two in my pocket each time I'm at the pump.

Suren n.
Suren n.4 posts
  Verified

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I wish to convey my profound appreciation to NRMA Roadside Assistance for delivering a level of service that exemplifies the very highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and customer care. From the initial point of contact through to the successful resolution of my situation, every interaction was characterised by exceptional… Read more ·  1

courtesy, competence, and genuine concern for my wellbeing. The reassurance provided during a potentially stressful circumstance instilled an immediate sense of confidence, security, and peace of mind.

What distinguished this experience was the unwavering honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct demonstrated throughout. The staff member’s professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to service excellence were truly exemplary. In an era where outstanding customer service is increasingly rare, NRMA continues to set a benchmark for reliability, trustworthiness, and operational excellence. I commend the organisation and its dedicated personnel for their steadfast commitment to supporting members with dignity, respect, and the highest level of care. This was, without question, a first-class experience that exceeded all expectations.

Recent reviews

Wendy
WendyNSW
  Verified

The serviceman who assisted arrived promptly. He was very knowledgeable and also respectful. He identified an issue noone had noticed previously and fixed it. He took the time to explain the issue and to do tests I could tell my mechanic about. This was fantastic. I have only ever had good experiences with NRMA.

Craig
CraigNSW
  Verified

Battery went flat in my car. Phoned NRMA and would have preferred to speak to a human. Felt like I was being herded to other online and app options and whole call logging process was too long and too complicated. The resolution of my issue was brilliant. The patrolman, Aaron was quick and very knowledgeable and super friendly. He had my issue… Read more

sorted in minutes. Couldn't have been more satisfied with Aaron's efforts. Sort out the call logging and stop trying to force people to the app or the website to log their call.

Christine
Christine
  Verified

I was stuck down Kiama, felt helpless and stressed. Thank you to the mechanic that came out to me so quickly, got me up and running again, so I could return home safely. He was caring, full of information and very professional. Thank you for your help.

Ashton
Ashton
  Verified

NRMA is extremely friendly and they can find the problem of you vehicle really fast, the texts that they send you about there ETA it’s great as the map of how far they are from you. I am extremely happy with NRMA, I highly recommend calling them.

Tom
Tom
  Verified

The NRMA attendee who helped me was friendly, informative and when it was determined I needed a new battery, was happy to go collect the correct model and come back to install it securely for me.

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