When choosing where to buy or service a vehicle, the value goes beyond the car itself. Customers also want reliable support when they experience a breakdown, need roadside assistance or face an unexpected emergency.
Club McCarthy is Bidvest McCarthy’s customer membership programme, designed to provide additional support and benefits throughout the vehicle ownership journey. Depending on the membership level and applicable terms, benefits can include roadside assistance, household emergency assistance, medical emergency assistance, legal advice and Driver Assist.
For customers buying or servicing a vehicle through Bidvest McCarthy, Club McCarthy can add meaningful value long after the vehicle leaves the dealership.
What is Club McCarthy?
Club McCarthy is a membership programme available to qualifying Bidvest McCarthy customers. It offers access to a range of motoring, emergency and lifestyle assistance benefits, depending on the membership level.
Customers who purchase a vehicle from a Bidvest McCarthy dealership can receive complimentary Club McCarthy Platinum membership, subject to eligibility and the applicable membership terms.
Customers who service their vehicles at a Bidvest McCarthy Service Centre can qualify for a complimentary Club McCarthy Blue membership for one year.
This makes Club McCarthy part of a broader ownership experience, rather than simply an additional benefit at the point of purchase.
What are the benefits of Club McCarthy Platinum membership?
One of the key Club McCarthy Platinum benefits is 24-hour roadside assistance for a registered vehicle in South Africa, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.
Depending on the incident, roadside assistance may include:
- Jump-start assistance for a flat battery
- Assistance with changing a flat tyre
- Help if you run out of fuel
- Locksmith assistance if your vehicle keys are locked inside
- Towing following a qualifying mechanical or electrical breakdown
- Courtesy transport
- Vehicle recovery and storage
- Emergency accommodation or car hire following certain qualifying breakdowns more than 100km from home
For drivers, roadside assistance can provide added peace of mind, particularly when travelling long distances or dealing with an unexpected vehicle problem.
Does Club McCarthy offer benefits beyond roadside assistance?
Yes. Club McCarthy Platinum extends beyond vehicle-related assistance.
Eligible Platinum members can access household emergency assistance for qualifying emergencies involving services such as plumbers, electricians, locksmiths and glaziers at their permanent residence.
The membership also provides access to medical emergency assistance for members and their immediate dependants, as well as legal advice and assistance, subject to the applicable terms.
This means Club McCarthy can provide support in several areas of everyday life, not only when a vehicle breaks down.
What is Bidvest McCarthy Driver Assist?
Bidvest McCarthy Driver Assist is another Club McCarthy benefit available to eligible Platinum and Onyx members.
If a member has been out and believes they may exceed the legal alcohol consumption limit, a driver can be arranged to drive both the member and their vehicle home.
Platinum and Onyx members can use Driver Assist twice per month at no additional cost within a 50km collection radius, subject to the programme’s terms and conditions.
It provides customers with a practical option for getting home safely without leaving their vehicle behind.
What Club McCarthy benefits do you get when servicing your car?
Servicing your vehicle at a Bidvest McCarthy Service Centre can qualify you for a complimentary one-year Club McCarthy Blue membership.
Blue membership provides access to benefits including medical emergency assistance and legal advice, along with other Club services.
Roadside assistance is not included as a covered benefit under Blue membership. Customers who require broader assistance can explore available membership upgrade options, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.
Why choose Bidvest McCarthy?
The benefits of choosing a dealership should extend beyond buying a vehicle. Bidvest McCarthy combines its network of dealerships and service centres with Club McCarthy to support customers throughout the vehicle ownership journey.
Whether you are buying a new or pre-owned vehicle, servicing your car or looking for additional roadside and emergency support, Club McCarthy can add value to the experience.
Ultimately, buying with Bidvest McCarthy is about more than getting behind the wheel. It is about having continued support after the sale.
Buy with Bidvest McCarthy. Service with McCarthy. Stay supported with Club McCarthy.
Because choosing the right dealership should not only help you find the right vehicle, but it should also give you added value throughout your ownership journey.
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