18 December 2023

New roadside support deal between AA Ireland and Volkswagen


Volkswagen Group Ireland and the AA Ireland have announced a partnership for Roadside Support and Mobility provision, writes Brian Byrne

Under the partnership, the AA Ireland will provide Roadside Support and Mobility to customers of all six Volkswagen Group brands, including Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, CUPRA, SEAT, Škoda, and VW Commercial Vehicles.

In addition to covering new cars, up to two years’ free Roadside Assistance will be given to all Volkswagen Group Approved Used Cars purchased from an approved retailer. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group vehicles serviced at Volkswagen Group Authorised Service Centres come with SARA (Service Activated Roadside Assist) – 1 years’ free roadside assistance.

This new partnership was agreed following a competitive tender process run by Volkswagen Group Procurement.

There are more than 250,000 Volkswagen Group vehicles on the road in Ireland. 

Pictured are AA Patrol Brian Scanlon, Chris Lowry, Head of Warranty and Customer Care for Volkswagen Group Ireland, and Emmet Wrafter, Head of Business Services for the AA Ireland.