WELCOME TO HYUNDAI PREMIUM ASSISTWelcome to Hyundai Premium Assist

Your new Hyundai is supported with the most comprehensive driver assistance service Hyundai has ever offered. Wherever you drive in Australia, Hyundai Premium Assist means you can drive with peace of mind.


ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE GENERALRoadside Assistance General


Hyundai Premium Assist provides a complete range of services designed to provide roadside support during your ownership of your Hyundai vehicle. These services are tailored to promptly assist you in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Wherever and whenever you need roadside assistance, it will be there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, on our national toll-free line: 1800 186 306

Hyundai Premium Assist is provided by Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd through its service provider, Assist Australia Pty Ltd.

Hyundai Premium Assist is provided for 12 months, or 130,000km (whichever comes first) from date of the car's warranty commencement. This roadside service is only available from June 1st with 2009 Sonata, Grandeur and Santa Fe models.


Flat BatteryFlat Battery

Hyundai Premium Assist will jump-start a flat battery or arrange a battery replacement. A batter-boost will be provided free of charge. A battery replacement is only available if the battery is within the battery warranty period, which is two years or 40,000km (whichever comes first). Change of battery after the warranty period will be available, but at the driver's cost.


Out of FuelOut of Fuel

Hyundai Premium Assist will provide enough liquid fuel (not LPG), where available, to enable you to travel to the nearest re-fuelling facility or, alternatively, arrange a tow.


Flat TyreFlat Tyre

Hyundai Premium Assist will change a flat tyre (where vehicle has a serviceable spare). If more than one flat tyre has occurred, Hyundai will tow your vehicle to a tyre outlet, or a Hyundai Dealer free of charge. Please note that if you do not have a serviceable, compatible spare, or in an event that the vehicle remains immobile (e.g. due to impact) the towing will be at the driver's expense.


Lost Keys or Locked OutLost Keys or Locked Out

Hyundai Premium Assist, where possible, will open a locked car or locate and deliver a customer's spare keys or supply replacement keys, provided adequate proof-of-ownership is presented. Hyundai Premium Assist can even arrange for spare keys to be picked up from your home and brought to you. Alternatively, Hyundai Premium Assist will arrange a towing service. The roadside service will cover the cost up to a maximum of $150 per incident.


Home AssistanceHome Assistance

Assistance for Hyundai vehicles will be provided at the home address in the same way as at roadside. However, during times of peak demand 'at roadside' calls will be given priority over that of 'at home' calls for assistance.


Caravans and TrailersCaravans and Trailers

Hyundai Premium Assist will tow caravans and trailers to a safe location, and this service is free of charge in circumstances where the vehicle is eligible to be towed free of charge.


MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNMechanical Breakdown


Where required a Service Patrol Vehicle will be dispatched in order to mobilise your Hyundai at roadside. This assistance will include:


TowingTowing

In the event that your vehicle cannot be mobilised at the roadside, it will be towed to the nearest Hyundai Dealer or authorised Hyundai Service outlet. If your vehicle is a Grandeur model, it will be towed to the nearest Grandeur Dealer.


Urgent Message RelayUrgent Message Relay

The operator will help with relaying urgent messages to affected family, friends or business associates if required during a roadside incident. We will also provide you with advice on local transport options and alternatives.


TaxiTaxi

Where your Hyundai vehicle cannot be mobilised and must be transported to a service facility, Hyundai Premium Assist will provide a one way taxi fare up to the value of $100 (including GST) to enable you to continue your journey if your vehicle cannot be mobilised and must be transported to a service facility. Any additional fares and/or subsequent taxi trips will be at the expense of the driver.


AccommodationAccommodation

Hyundai Premium Assist will provide accommodation for 3 nights to a maximum value of $120 per night in the event of mechanical breakdown when the repair time is estimated to take more than 24 hours, and the vehicle is more than 100km from home base.


Rental VehicleRental Vehicle

Hyundai Premium Assist will provide a rental vehicle for your use in the event of vehicle breakdown when the repair time is estimated to take more than 24 hours, and the vehicle is more than 100km from home base. The number of days the rental vehicle will be available to you depends on whether or not you choose to take up the accommodation option:


  • If used in conjunction with accommodation, you will be able to take advantage of the rental vehicle for up to three (3) days: or

  • If you decide to continue your journey without accommodation assistance, the rental vehicle will be available to you for up to five (5) days.

  • Car Rental Conditions
    Car rental arrangements are subject to any conditions imposed by the car rental company and exclude all fuel costs, insurance, tax and/or stamp duty charges or any (rental vehicle) relocation fees. These charges will be at the expense of the driver. In some cases there may be a charge for excess kilometers.


Alternative Ground TransportationAlternative Ground Transportation

Where car rental is not available or where the rental car company refuses to provide a rental car to you due to your age, driving license limitations or restrictions, or for any other reason beyond our control, alternative ground transportation will be provided to your home address or intended destination. This is provided if your Hyundai cannot be repaired locally or repaired in an acceptable time frame (less than 3 days).


Vehicle RecoveryVehicle Recovery

Hyundai Premium Assist will deliver your vehicle to its destination or home base if vehicle repair time is estimated at more than 24 hours and it is more than 100km from home base and you have decided to continue your journey.


Things You Should KnowThings You Should Know



Remote AreasRemote Areas

If your Hyundai vehicle requires assistance in a remote (sparsely populated) area Hyundai Premium Assist will be provided, however service delivery may be subject to lengthy delays brought about by breakdown location, availability and accessibility.


Towing LimitationsTowing Limitations

Towing will only be provided for Hyundai vehicles weighing less than 2,500kg at the time of breakdown. Vehicles exceeding this limitation will be offered towing at the driver's expense.


Service LimitationsService Limitations

Hyundai Premium Assist services will be refused where the Hyundai Premium Assist Provider attends a call and under initial inspection, our patrol technician reasonably determines that:


  • The vehicle has been participating in any form of motor sport; or

  • The driver has been engaged in unlawful activity or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or

  • The vehicle has undergone major body modifications; or

  • There is a perceived safety risk in the opinion of the Hyundai Premium Assist Provider.

Trafficable RoadsTrafficable Roads

Two-wheel Drive Model

Service will only be provided to (two-wheel drive) Hyundai vehicles disabled on constructed roads/driveways that are legally trafficable by conventional two wheel drive vehicles and/ or the towing/recovery vehicle (where required) as determined by the Hyundai Premium Assist Provider.

All-wheel Drive Model

Service will only be provided to (all-wheel drive) Hyundai vehicles disabled on legally trafficable roads, including all gazetted road classified as either a primary, secondary or minor road as defined by the map symbology produced by Geoscience Australia.


Vehicle RescueVehicle Rescue

Where the Hyundai vehicle becomes disabled off a legally trafficable road such as beaches, fields or creek beds, vehicle rescue may be arranged at the driver's expense.


Bogged Vehicle RecoveryBogged Vehicle Recovery

If your vehicle is a two-wheel drive model and becomes disabled while off a two-wheel drive legally trafficable road (such as a beach, a field or a creek bed), Hyundai Premium Assist can still arrange for it be rescued, but this will be at the driver's expense.

If your vehicle is an all-wheel drive model and has been bogged or disabled on legally trafficable roads, (including all gazetted road classified as either a primary, secondary, or minor road as defined by the map symbology produced by Geoscience Australia), Hyundai Premium Assist will recover your vehicle free of charge. Symbology produced by Geoscience Australia is used by most reputable mapping companies.

For further information, visit http://www.ga.gov.au/nmd/products/maps/raster250k/help/legend250k1.jsp.

Service may not be available, or may only be available at a cost to the driver if the vehicle becomes disabled in any other circumstance and/or in cases where special equipment is required to recover your vehicle.


Special EquipmentSpecial Equipment

Should special equipment be necessary to effectively deliver service and/or where the Hyundai Premium Assist Provider has to return to their service facility to obtain this special equipment, the additional cost involved will be charged to the driver.


Natural Disasters/Industrial DisputesNatural Disasters/ Industrial Disputes

Hyundai Premium Assist reserves the right to alter and/or offer alternative assistance where a natural disaster (such as a flood, storm or fire) or an industrial dispute places extraordinary demands on the provision of service. Where a disabled Hyundai vehicle cannot be reached, for example due to a natural disaster or an industrial dispute, the Hyundai Premium Assist Provider will attempt to provide whatever alternative assistance is practicable under the circumstances.


Collision / AccidentCollision/ Accident

Where Hyundai vehicles are damaged as a result of a collision or impact with any object, whether caused by mechanical failure or for any other reason including fire, or for any other incident generally covered by motor vehicle insurance, towing will not be provided under Hyundai Premium Assist. However, towing assistance can be arranged at the driver's expense.


Unattended VehiclesUnattended Vehicles

Hyundai vehicles which are found to be unattended will not receive service under any circumstance. The owner or the driver must wait with the vehicle while the Hyundai Roadside Service Provider examines the car. Where the owner has elected an authorised representative, this representative must hold a current motor vehicle driver's license in case the vehicle is required to be moved. Where the vehicle is found to be unattended, the subsequent call for assistance will be at the driver's expense.


Book AheadBook Ahead

If the owner cannot stay with the vehicle or if it's not convenient to have the Hyundai Roadside Service Provider arrive immediately, the owner may choose to book the patrol for a specific time when it's convenient. This is particularly useful if the vehicle is at work or at home when the need for service arises.


Attempted RepairsAttempted Repairs

Where a third party attempt to repair the vehicle has been found and possible risks of damage to the vehicle are diagnosed, a tow will be arranged at the driver's expense.


CargoCargo

Hyundai Premium Assist will accept no responsibility under any circumstances for the security and/or any loss associated with a disabled vehicle's cargo which may result from delays in providing Premium Assist and/or towing.


Modified VehicleModified Vehicle

If the Hyundai vehicle has body modifications, it may not be possible to get it onto a standard recover vehicle. Any evidence of this may affect the warranty and the ability to provide roadside assistance.


Neglect and/or AbuseNeglect and/ or Abuse

Hyundai Premium Assist will not be responsible for additional or increased costs and expenses as a result of the following:


  • Where additional costs are incurred by Hyundai Premium Assist resulting from product abuse or neglect by the owner/driver. This will be the responsibility of the driver;

  • Repeated incidents of a similar nature in which it can be reasonably determined that the frequency and/or type of incident is as a result of the owner/driver negligence, whereupon Hyundai Premium Assist will be able to suspend the roadside service of that owner/driver.

Bridging OptionBridging Option

If you currently have a state roadside club membership, Hyundai Premium Assist allows you to maintain your existing state roadside club membership benefits (NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RACT, RAA, RAWA, RAANT). These benefits include years of service, mapping, magazine and financial services (excluding NRMA) during the ownership of your Hyundai though the Hyundai Premium Assist Bridge Option.

If you are not currently a member of a roadservice club, you may also join this program. To activate the Hyundai Premium Assist Bridge Option for a small fee, call 1800 186 306.

Other terms and condition of the Bridge Option include:


  • Should an owner purchase membership of his or her local Motoring Organisation at the end of the Hyundai Premium Assist program, credit will be granted by the Motoring Organisation for

    • years of service in the Hyundai Premium Assist program; and

    • years of service credited to the owner by the Motoring organization before participation in the Hyundai Premium Assist program, provided membership was terminated after entering the Hyundai Premium Assist program.

  • No entry fee when membership of the local Motoring Organisation is purchased at the completion of the Hyundai Premium Assist program.

  • Receipt of Motoring Organisation magazines during the Hyundai Premium Assist program.

Hyundai Premium Assist program allows owners who were not members of their local Motoring Organisation at the time of entering the Hyundai Premium Assist program, to receive these benefits whilst covered by the Bridge Option.

Exclusions of Bridge Option are:


  • The Bridge Option is NOT membership of an owner's local Motoring Organisation. Member rights (including voting and public float rights) are NOT available whilst participating in the Bridge Option.

  • The Bridge Option is NOT available in South Australia.