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This is a type of insurance policy. It is insurance that, should
you run into some sort of problem while you are on the road,
there is someone who will come and help you. There are a number
of different sources for roadside assistance. Some insurance
companies offer this as an additional service with their car
insurance policies <Allstate
and Geico, for example>. You
may have your insurance with one company and subscribe to the emergency aid
offered by another insurance company.
Some car manufacturers offer roadside service as a part of the
options package when selling you a car. There are also
independent automobile clubs that offer emergency assistance
to motorists <AAA
is perhaps the most widely known>. Even if you
subscribe to such a plan you could wait for hours before someone is
available to help you. Do some research to find the most reliable source of
this service in your area. You might inquire at garages or towing companies
as well as of friends or acquaintances.
Most of these services act as dispatchers who subcontract a number of towing
companies and garages with whom they have agreements. Plans vary as to what
they cover as well as what they cost. First, you should determine whether
this is a sensible way for you to spend your money. If you have a reliable,
new car; if you never drive very far from home; if you have a spouse or a
friend with a car who would be willing and able to help you if you were
stranded by the road somewhere, perhaps the money spent on an auto club
could be put to better use. If you are interested, however, consider where
you drive and how much. Do your research and find the service that best
suits your possible needs.
A cell phone may be the best insurance for roadside assistance. Whether you subscribe to an Emergency Roadside
Service or not, a phone would be necessary to call anyone for help, unless
you have as service such as
OnStar in your vehicle.
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