Flat Tire Leads to $260 Roadside Assistance Bill

A flat tire and a $260 lesson: One Australian's roadside assistance experience highlights the cost and inconvenience of unexpected car trouble. Phoebe Parsons, a Pilates instructor, recently experienced a flat tire near her favorite coffee shop. She documented her experience on social media, detailing her call to RACQ roadside assistance and the ensuing wait. "I can’t be the only one who only joins RACQ when I’m stuck on the side of the road?", she said in her video. The incident, while frustrating, served as a reminder of the importance of proactive car maintenance and the potential costs of roadside assistance.