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Margaret WebbSouth East Queensland, QLD
Graig from Ipswich Roadside Assist
Gaig from roadside assist Ipswich Queensland was amazing, knew his work 100%
I very happy customer.
He arrived on time,and nothing was a problem,very polite friendly and knows his job ..very impressed
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CateSouth East Queensland, QLD
Always
Received excellent Roadside Assistance from Shane (478) starting my Kombi Kamper again!! Prompt, courteous and professional service as always. Worth every cent to be a member and have this resource to call on when needed.
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Appalling service and complaint resolution.
Last Tuesday I called for roadside assistance after my car failed to start, the Attendant showed up relatively fast but that is where the good service stopped.
The attendant jumped started my car and let run for only a couple of minutes (not allowing any charge to get in) before turning off the car, giving an intimidating ultimatum of buy a $210 battery from him or walk over a km to super cheap and buy a $190 battery from them and they would charge $20 to fit it... not great options considering we had a toddler, 6 week old and two dogs with n...Read more
owhere safe to sit other than the curb of a busy petrol station or in the hot car. We then called our mechanic (racq approved) for a second opinion who asked the attendant to restart the car and let it charge for a while so we could drive home. The attendant refused and then proceeded to tighten the terminal bolts with his rattle gun and left us there with the only option of walking to buy a new battery. No offer of towing, nothing. My husband then walked to buy a battery and tools to fit it leaving me with both kids and the dogs. While he was gone the attendant returned and gloated about how we had to put a new battery in as though we had any other choice, I then hid in the car while he waited around for a few minutes for some unknown reason. Needless to say I submitted a complaint and expected to hear something other than ‘sorry, we will review it internally but cannot let you know the outcome due to privacy’. Wow, helpful. I am extremely disappointed with this service after being a member for over 10 years, luckily my renewal is coming up soon and I can review my options. I hope that no one else has to deal with this situation of being stranded with no assistance especially with two kids and two dogs alongside.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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DebSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
upgraded early
Would like to thank RACQ for upgrading my account a year early and for no more $$. They offered this to me without me asking. I have been loyal to RACQ for many years and am grateful that they take care of their customers. Great Job keep it up
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CatherineSouth East Queensland, QLD
RACQ I will never jump ship again, you are THE best
I have been in RACQ since 1999, always amazing service, got me out of a few spots of trouble in my time, including towing at no charge! Silly me got new insurance with a different company so I flicked racq and took up the new companies roadside assist. Hah! They shouldn't be allowed to call it that when they say, "We will get into your car, but if the driver has to use the jumper leads it's another $90." What the heck, thats not roadside assistance then is it! THEN, the driver (bless him he did try but poor equipment) could not actually get int...Read more
o the car so I was left stranded, lucky I was not far from my mums. Go home, sign up to RACQ again, wait the 24 hours and take two. The RACQ dude not only could flick the switch to unlock my car within moments, which actually didnt work as it had ceased, he then proceeded to use his tool (not that it was advanced, but his skills were! wow) to get into my glovebox (from outside the vehicle remember), find the spare key buried at the back and unlock the car with said spare key! What a legend!! RACQ you've done it again, I will never ever let my membership expire of jump ships again. Always had top service from these guys.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SueQueensland
- 2 reviews
RACQ Battery failed under warranty - they wouldnt replace it
I wartched my single mother neighbour being bullied and not being heard - the driver was beligerent and dismissive. After paying for a report from an Auto Electrician, getting RACQ out - wouldnt replace, then getting a report from Battery World and threatening to cancel all policies (after 2 days) they decided to replace as requested originally under warranty. Disgraceful treatment of a customer.
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RACQ battery failed one month after warranty expired
Bought a battery from RACQ when they came out to our vehicle, was more expensive than the stores but was convenient. Battery had a 2 year warranty, it failed after 2 years and one month. Rang RACQ and they told me they are very strict with their warranty dates.
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Thank you so much.
Battery issues, engine problems, trapped somewhere, general engine problems, old car issues, even petrol locks not opening. Emergency fueling. Thank you so much. You guys are always fast and extra helpful.
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Daniel ASouth East Queensland, QLD
Ok service insane pricing for items.
Battery went flat on my car, RACQ told me that they have a suitable battery for $278 and that I wouldnt be able to buy it cheaper anywhere else; this is for a 96 commodore so that made no sense, rang around to a few battery/auto stores most expensive was much less than this and I got one for $128. All stores had the battery in stock so no idea why RACQ told me such a stupid lie.
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WaitingQueensland
Wait time is ridiculous
Everytime I call for assistance no matter the time or day the recording always saus 'we are experiencing a high volume of calls'. Always! If they are always experiencing a high volume of calls they obviosly need more mechanics.
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BrookeSouth East Queensland, QLD
Scammed into buying a battery charger
Called for a flat battery. The guy said it was practically brand new, nothing wrong. Just a light left on from not shutting my boot properly, hence the flat battery. I was in a hurry he told me I needed to buy a battery charger. In haste i went ahead & did. Phoned RACQ 3hrs after to inform them. They've essentially told me it will have to go through an investigation process & even then no guarantee of a refund. This cost me $125 for a device I didn't want or require & haven't even taken out of it's packaging. It's shameful.
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GregGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
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What a Joke!
Received a renewal today addressed to my mothers estate - she passed away in March last year. Thought I would do the right thing and tell them not to send any more mail. It was address to the estate so I guessed they knew she had passed. After selecting from 7 choice son the phone; keying in membership number and date of birth - they ended up call me back.
Did not want to speak to me until I send a copy of the Death Certificate..... REALLY!
Didn't need that detail when we closed her insurance policies.
In the end just threw the renewal in the bin. Wonder If there will be a reminder
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OzzybeneMelbourne
- 13 reviews
Very bad service, Will take your money but will not provide service
I got a racv road side assistance about 2 weeks ago but still no membership mail or even any email nor they reply to emails that i already send them via their website. I don't even know what service that i am in and what is the coverage. Online chat is literally a joke. I got only one advise, Stay away!!
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Life Savers!!
I would like to thank RACQ for organising the tow for our vehicle from the M1 on 25.1.19 by the Dept of Transport because of the road works but they could only take us to a certain area where we had to ring RACQ again to arrange pick up (unfortunately another tow) to home. It was very hot and we had 2 children which made the degrees even hotter! but the response was excellent and our driver was very helpful and amazing. The only issue is that were we were towed to was the 7 Eleven Depot Road Deagon and they did not have a toilet for us to use...Read more
. With 2 children and a sick husband this was very frustrating and the attendant was very rude and did not know where the closest public toilet was. I would suggest that Department of Transport and RACQ avoid this Service Station and it doesn't know what service is. I have sent a complaint to the 7 Eleven Franchise Master and I am waiting for the Manager of this store to ring me to discuss this further. Also I have had legal advice that all Service Stations are to provide amenities for all patrons. Thank you again RACQ. So pleased I'm a member. Regards, Sandy HahnSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AKBQLD, 4500
- 19 reviews
Rubbish batteries.
I called RACQ to replace 2 batteries. Service was great but 1 battery lasted less than 12 months. They replaced it, but the other one failed just outside the warranty period.
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LunaSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 5 reviews
Quick and efficient
This morning my car wouldn’t start so I had to call RACQ roadside assist, they arrived within 15 minutes, found that my battery was dead and immediately offered to replace it, which only took 5 minutes! That was the quickest car service I’ve ever had! Thank you Andrew from Gold Coast RACQ, I was even able to get on to my appointment on time
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Stuart PearsonMaroochydore
- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
Roadside assistance is a joke
Engine overheats due to lack of coolant... calls RACQ who proceeds to put in normal water and says it's fine to drive & overrides the cutoff, within 5 minutes the engine stops dead.... whole new engine required at a cost of $6000.... it really isn't worth getting them out it'll cost you heaps more in the long term!
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Roadside assistance a scam
I ran over a brick and pulled to the side of the road. Could see something dripping under car and thought I could smell petrol. Rang RACQ and asked for assistance to ensure the car was safe to drive. Was told since I had hit an object I needed an insurance claim. Forced to claim RACQ insurance before they would do anything for me. Was told by RACQ insurance I had to find my own way home if vehicle required repairs, despite hire car option on my policy. Tow operator checked the vehicle at his workshop and said no damage. Eventually RACQ pa...Read more
id for the tow and cancelled my insurance claim. Guess which insurance company is out next year. I am a Gold member and I will never use them again. I agree with Joel - better to call a private garage.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ChristopherDarling Downs, QLD
- 2 reviews
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Days out of warranty
2 days out of warranty for battery and years of being a loyal racq member they treat my like rubbish ours after my mother passed away it does not pay to belong
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The RACQ Road Assist Reciprocal Arrangement is a Scam
Had a clutch break down in Mullumbimby ( Byron Shire ) called RACQ who arranged a tow truck to be at the breakdown. I was told by the person who I believed was RACQ that I had arranged a Garage to repair the clutch in Brunswick Heads, trip length ( 4 K ) . I was told there was no charge as I had 20/50 K Reciprocal coverage with the NRMA. The truck driver arrived and when I said the location of the garage repairing the vehicle was in Brunswick Heads he refused to tow the truck, saying he was only going to do it for free in Mullumbimby. I had to...Read more
pay $99 to load the car, and cash only, no credit card accepted. So to clarify with a 20/50 kilometer entitlement I had to to accept 1K for a free tow and a refusal to tow if the tow was to be to Brunswick to my mechanic which was another 3 k. This means that with the $ 97 Membership fee and being an 18 year member I had to pay $97 Membership + $99 cash pay out by me it cost me $196 to get towed 4 kilometers. to be even clearer if I did not come up with the $99 cash I would have been left without a tow. That is I would have been left with no service with a fully paid Road Assist Membership. The recent Royal Commission on Banks calls this type of Behavior " Fees for no Service " I also believe that the RACQ does not understand that the Reciprocal Exchange of Towing as arranged between RACQ and NRMA or any other Club can not be accepted as an exchange of 20 K towing for 2 K towing, the imbalance is so great that its a Fraud or a Scam to avoid providing the towing service of the Road Assistance cover.. ITS A Scam. I have written to the RACQ that I will proceed for recovery of funds through the court if necessary. The RACQ states in their literature the following : " if you incur any additional fees paid when you break down, you can apply with us for reimbursements" This is under LOCAL MOTORING CLUB, INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Gary Brownasked
Can I get a pensioners discount on my renewal ?
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Karl Q.asked
Does racq cover you if you are at fault of putting wrong fuel in your car and have full insurance
1 answer
I'm fairly sure you would get a tow to a mechanical workshop as flushing fuel tanks and lines is a workshop job. bye
Knowlseyasked
What does membership cost
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It's not what it costs you get what you pay for as a pensioner I would not be without it just a few months back I needed a battery was replace at home and a flick service check from. Around 100dollars a year to premium I have the basic and .over 10years have needed help dozens of times they always gave outstanding service thank you RACQ PJ.. Xoxo.
Can you really put a price on the following...driving 110kph, car stalls, pull over, car wont start, oil on road under car, motorway traffic flying past you at 110kph, hot day of 32c, no where to go, call RACQ and there in 20 minutes to help and a free bottle of water. Arhhh, LIFE SAVERS !. bye
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Christopher
Plus i waited for over 30 minutes