{"id":3474,"date":"2020-10-20T13:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/?p=3474"},"modified":"2020-10-20T13:26:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:26:17","slug":"should-you-get-roadside-assistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/car-tips\/should-you-get-roadside-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Get a Roadside Assistance Plan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You want as much protection as possible when you\u2019re on the road, but you still can\u2019t help but wonder, \u201cIs a roadside assistance plan worth it?\u201d If you have a new vehicle that\u2019s still under warranty, it might include a roadside assistance plan. Otherwise, it\u2019s wise to purchase a plan so that you can have access to 24-hour roadside assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about the roadside assistance coverage and then find out how to purchase a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Roadside Assistance Cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you browse roadside assistance plans, you\u2019ll realize that they are all different. However, most plans share some basic similarities, such as minor adjustments and repairs when your vehicle breaks down. These include changing a flat tire, fuel delivery, battery jumpstarts, locksmith services, and winching. Also, these plans include car towing services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling for Roadside Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With 24-hour roadside assistance, you can reach out at any time of the day or night. You\u2019ll likely receive a toll-free number to call if your vehicle breaks down. Depending on your plan, you also might have an app with GPS tracking to help the service provider locate you. If that\u2019s the case, you can also request service through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you call roadside assistance, you will reach a dispatcher. With most plans, the dispatcher contacts the closest service company that\u2019s contracted with your insurance company. Then, the service provider rushes to you and provides the necessary service. This is typically very quick, and you\u2019ll be back on the road shortly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Service Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most 24-hour roadside assistance plans limit the number of service calls you can make each year. Generally, plans allow for four to five service visits. If you go over that limit, you\u2019ll have to pay for the service. Most people don\u2019t have any issues with the service limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Purchase Roadside Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are various options for purchasing roadside assistance, you\u2019ll likely get the best price by going through your insurance company. You can add it to your policy and then begin using it immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving Money With Roadside Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basic roadside assistance plans generally cost $40-$60 a year, although you can pay $100 or more if you get premium benefits. Still, if you use the service, you can expect to save money, even if you pay for premium benefits. On average, people pay $109 for a tow truck service<\/a>. If you lock your keys in your car without roadside assistance, you can expect to pay around $50-$100<\/a>, based on how far the locksmith has to drive. That means that even if you use the service once, you can end up ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Quotes for Roadside Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With an affordable price and essential features, roadside assistance is an excellent value. You can ensure you get the best deal possible by contacting a licensed insurance agent. Then, you can get quotes for a roadside assistance plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After comparing quotes and features, you\u2019ll be ready to purchase your plan. It will then be there if you need it, so you won\u2019t have to worry when you\u2019re on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that USAgencies Insurance offers roadside assistance plans<\/a>? Make sure you and your family won\u2019t be stranded if your vehicle breaks down. Call us today to purchase a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You want as much protection as possible when you\u2019re on the road, but you still can\u2019t help but wonder, \u201cIs a roadside assistance plan worth it?\u201d If you have a new vehicle that\u2019s still under warranty, it might include a roadside assistance plan. Otherwise, it\u2019s wise to purchase a plan so that you can have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3474"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3474"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3478,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3474\/revisions\/3478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}