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Roadside assistance is a coverage benefit provided by car insurance, car warranty, and roadside assistance companies that help you get back on the road in the event that your vehicle breaks down. How Roadside Assistance Works Typically, car insurance provides partner with local networks of businesses including mechanics, towing companies, and other roadside assistance professionals […]

Many auto insurers provide roadside assistance coverage. They may market it as an add-on to your policy for just a few dollars a year. But it can damage your bottom line to the tune of much, much more than its cost according to money expert Clark Howard. He calls this coverage “a cynical attempt of […]

When your car breaks down, the right roadside assistance program can be a lifesaver. However, consumer advocate Clark Howard says one seller of these programs is best avoided. Many auto insurance companies offer a roadside assistance program. Because you already get your car coverage from this provider, it can be tempting — and convenient — […]

Next time you get a flat tire, need a jumpstart or a tow, you might want to think twice about who you call for help. "I went out to the driveway, had a flat tire," Rhonda Long Mar said. It was one of those mornings in March 2019 for Long Mar who discovered a flat […]

Roadside assistance towing programs operate without financial responsibility and expose motorists to financial risks, according to Insurance Risk Services of Georgia. Motorists need to use caution when using Roadside Towing Assistance Programs because of the risks involved. With the advancement in technology and legal changes, the motorist is responsible if damages occur to their vehicle. […]

This is a 1980 Fiat 238 van that’s ready to go out and start rescuing Lamborghini owners who have found themselves parked by the side of the road, with a vehicle that’s turned itself into an attractive Italian paperweight. The Fiat 238 is one of the most popular vans ever made by the Italian automaker and unsurprisingly it’s been […]

Imagine you’re on a road trip with your buddies and your car unfortunately breaks down. The breakdown not only presses pause on your fun trip but also poses trouble in getting help on a highway or an isolated road with little access to the city. That’s when Roadside Assistance steps in. What is Roadside Assistance? […]

The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia alleging that Steve’s Towing Inc. in Virginia Beach, Virginia, violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by failing to obtain court orders before auctioning off vehicles belonging to at least seven SCRA-protected servicemembers, including two vehicles belonging […]

In the legendary comedy show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” there was a famous skit about a man who would transform himself into a bicycle repairman and save the day for whoever had trouble with their bicycles on the side of the road. Well, did you know there actually is help available you are if stranded […]

Everlit Roadside Assistance Kit: Contents Size: 17.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 inches Weight: 7.8 pounds Number of items: 13 Jumper cables/length: Yes/12-feet First aid kit: Yes Air pump: Yes Shovel: No Flashlight: Yes Fire extinguisher: No Roadside assistance: No Selling for $70, the Everlit Roadside Assistance Kit is at the high end of the price […]