Fully Maintained Novated Lease – Roadside Assistance – What Can I Claim?
Roadside assistance costs may be included in your fully maintained novated lease when they relate to your leased vehicle and are incurred during the active lease period. This generally includes eligible roadside assistance memberships (such as RACV or NRMA) and towing required due to a vehicle breakdown.
What you can claim
- Auto club membership fees, such as RACV, NRMA, or similar roadside assistance providers, when they relate to your leased vehicle.
- Roadside assistance services used during your active lease period.
- Towing costs when the tow is required because of a vehicle breakdown and the expense otherwise meets the requirements of the novated lease arrangement.
- Credit card surcharges, provided they are separately itemised on the invoice or receipt for an otherwise eligible roadside assistance expense.
What you can't claim
- Roadside assistance memberships or services that do not relate to your leased vehicle.
- Towing costs that are not the result of a vehicle breakdown.
- Expenses incurred outside your active lease period, unless an approved exception applies.
- Costs that cannot be supported by valid documentation or cannot be clearly linked to your leased vehicle.
- Traffic fines, penalties, road tolls, parking fees, or infringement notices.
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Examples
Can I claim my RACV membership?
Sarah has an active novated lease and pays an annual RACV roadside assistance membership for her leased vehicle. Sarah can claim as the membership relates to the leased vehicle and was incurred during the active lease period.*
Can I claim towing after a breakdown?
Michael's leased vehicle breaks down on the side of the road and requires towing to a repairer. Michael can claim, as towing costs are eligible when they are directly related to a vehicle breakdown.*
Can I claim roadside assistance for my partner's car?
Emma pays for roadside assistance on a vehicle that is not covered by her novated lease. Emma cannot claim as the costs do not relate to the leased vehicle.*
Can I claim a tow after an accident or parking issue?
David has his vehicle towed for reasons unrelated to a mechanical breakdown. Towing is only eligible when it is required due to a vehicle breakdown, so David cannot claim.*
Can I claim a parking fine received during a breakdown call-out?
Olivia receives a parking infringement while waiting for roadside assistance. Olivia cannot claim as fines and penalties are not eligible novated lease expenses.*