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A Ukrainian cartoon of a blue tractor towing a Russian tank has gone viral on Twitter, mocking the Russian invasion that has continued for far longer than either Russian President Vladimir Putin or most military analysts anticipated. The animated clip first appeared on a Ukrainian TikTok account, posted by @paola_zandar. The clip was later shared […]

Roadside assistance is typically optional, but if you have ever been stranded on the side of the road without help, you may find the coverage essential. Considering that the average cost of getting your car towed is between $75 to $125, a single tow could offset the cost of roadside assistance for a year or […]

Doris Morales walked to her car one day last summer to take her daughter to a critical doctor’s appointment. But when she got to her parking spot at her Commerce City apartment building, she realized the vehicle had been towed. Morales had expired plates. Her hours as a housekeeper had been cut during the pandemic, […]

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? […]