You in any car, and any driver in your car.
Roadside assistance for you driving any car, or anyone driving yours.
Trusted by 1.2 million+ New Zealanders.
Consumer NZ named AMI Roadside Rescue the best roadside assistance policy in New Zealand.
Rated best roadside assistance policy by Consumer NZ (December 2025) – thanks to comprehensive benefits, unique dual-cover protection, a higher lock-out limit, and emergency taxi transport included as standard.
All welcome
Plans & Pricing
What best describes you?
Choose the option that suits you for unlimited, nationwide AMI Roadside Rescue.
Every plan includes the same cover
Unlimited call-outs, 24/7, nationwide
- Unlimited callouts, nationwide, 24/7
- Help for you in any car, plus anyone driving your car
- Mechanical breakdown assistance & minor roadside repairs
- Towing to safety (incl. boats, trailers, caravans)
- Jump starting & battery replacement
- Flat tyres & spare tyre fitting
- Flat EV battery assistance
- Emergency fuel delivery (up to 5L, 3× per year)
- Key lockout assistance (up to $200)
- Emergency taxi transport (up to $80 or 50km)
- Mechanical advice helpline & friends-and-family contact
Important details and terms
- AMI Roadside Rescue is free with AMI Comprehensive Car policies. To be eligible, your vehicle must be motorised, roadworthy, and 3.5 tonnes GLW or less, legally used on NZ public roads. Terms & Conditions apply.
- A free year is available to all drivers who've passed their restricted or full NZ car driver licence within the last 12 months — whether they have an AMI policy or not. Terms & Conditions apply.
- The $49 per year offer is only available with a current AMI Insurance policy. Unless the immediate-cover Membership option is paid for, a 24-hour stand-down period applies. Terms & Conditions apply.
- The $79 per year price is available if you don't currently have an AMI Insurance policy. Annual subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each 12-month period unless cancelled. Terms & Conditions apply.
Our award-winning AMI Roadside Rescue key benefits.
Unlimited callouts
Breakdowns don't have limits — neither does AMI Roadside Rescue.
You in any car, and any driver in your car
Help for you driving any car, plus help for anyone driving your car.
Nationwide assistance
Get roadside assistance anywhere in Aotearoa, anytime.
T&Cs apply. Read the T&Cs.
What's included with AMI Roadside Rescue.
Every callout, every feature — included in one simple plan.
AMI Roadside Rescue benefits — what's included in the plan.
- Unlimited callouts
- Help for you when driving any car, plus help for anyone driving your car
- Assistance nationwide, available 24/7
- Mechanical breakdown assistance
- Emergency taxi transportUp to $80, or 50km
- Towing to safety (including towed vehicles like boats, trailers, or caravans)
- Jump starting and battery replacement
- Emergency fuel delivery up to 5LUp to 3 times per year
- Minor roadside repairs
- Mechanical advice helpline
- Windscreen/glass referral
- Flat EV battery assistance
- Flat tyres and spare tyre fitting
- Key lockout assistanceUp to $200
- Friends and family contact service
- Free with AMI Motor Comprehensive Insurance
All welcome
Assistance that comes to you.
Sometimes you just don’t have time to get to the mechanics. So we’re bringing tyres, batteries and pre-purchase inspections to your driveway.
Open to everyone — our mobile services are available to all New Zealanders, whether or not you’re an AMI member or insurance customer.
Breakdown ServicesFull pricing tiers, inclusions and Ts&Cs for the core 24/7 nationwide rescue cover.See plans
New DriverA free year of AMI Roadside Rescue for anyone who passed their restricted or full NZ car licence in the last 12 months.Get free offerAuckland
Pre-Purchase InspectionBuying a used car? We’ll head over to wherever the car is, perform a comprehensive inspection, then email over the report.Learn more
Pre-Purchase InspectionBuying a used car? We’ll head over to wherever the car is, perform a comprehensive inspection, then email over the report.Learn more
*Offer applies to vehicles insured with AMI, State, NZI, Westpac, BNZ, ASB or The Cooperative Bank customers with a Car policy. Standard service prices include GST. Any additional work to your vehicle will be quoted, and AMI MotorHub staff will seek authorisation before additional work is carried out.
Insurance Customers (namely customers with vehicles insured with AMI, State, NZI or an IAG Bank Partner) are eligible for special pricing.
Backing young drivers' safety with Ryda.
We're proud to collaborate across our AMI Roadside Rescue and AMI MotorHub teams as a Corporate Partner of the Ryda Road Safety programme. Ryda helps young people across Aotearoa become safer drivers and passengers.
Frequently asked questions.
Any new Restricted or Full-Licensed driver in New Zealand is eligible to sign up for one year's free offer of AMI Roadside Rescue, within one year of receiving their class 1 vehicle licence — whether you're an AMI customer or not.
We'll send you an email towards the end of your offer to let you know your free year is coming to an end, and how to purchase it for another year.
No. Anyone in New Zealand who has been licensed as a Restricted or Full-Licensed driver is eligible to sign up for one year's free offer of AMI Roadside Rescue, within one year of receiving their class 1 vehicle licence.
If you have a flat battery, we'll jumpstart your car to get you moving again, and fit a new battery if required (the battery cost is yours). If you run out of fuel, we'll deliver up to 5 litres free of charge (up to three times per 12-month membership). If you have an EV and run out of charge, our electric fleet can deliver a fast charge or tow you to the nearest charging facility. We'll change a flat tyre where possible, tow you to a repairer or a safe place if you break down, and help you get back into your car if you lock your keys in. We can also provide mechanical and technical advice over the phone. For a full list, please see our full terms and conditions.
Vehicles over 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes GLW); unattended vehicles; vehicles not within easy access of a public road accessible by a two-wheel drive vehicle; vehicles that need salvage equipment; lack of access due to extreme weather such as snow, ice, flooding or slips; vehicles being used for competition or off-road activity; vehicles involved in an accident; and towing due to a vehicle being used in an illegal or unsafe way. For a full list, please see our full terms and conditions.
Yes. AMI Roadside Rescue can help you in any part of New Zealand within easy access of a public road accessible by a two-wheel drive vehicle. We have vehicle hubs across the country, with over 1,000 vehicles to send out to you. Mobile services are only available in Auckland with more locations coming soon.
Yes, we offer AMI Roadside Rescue for both electric and petrol/diesel vehicles. We'll tow your vehicle to the nearest charging unit, AMI approved repairer, or place of safety.
No. AMI Roadside Rescue is only equipped to help with breakdowns. If you need assistance because you've been in a collision or car accident, it's best to call your insurance provider — your insurance cover may include towing options.
Yes. Your AMI Roadside Rescue includes cover for towed vehicles such as your caravan, boat or trailer, so when you break down these will also be transported/towed to the nearest AMI approved repairer or place of safety.
Yes. Your AMI Roadside Rescue covers you as the main named driver, your car, and anyone driving your car. If anyone driving your vehicle needs roadside assistance, we've got you covered.
Yes. Your AMI Roadside Rescue covers you as the main named driver, so if you need roadside assistance while driving any vehicle, we've got you covered.
If you no longer wish to be subscribed to AMI Roadside Rescue, get in touch with AMI and we'll walk you through cancellation.