The short version
- Roadside help can come from a policy add-on, a membership, a manufacturer or a credit card.
- Typical services include towing, a jump start, a spare tire change and fuel delivery.
- Limits on distance, number of calls and cost are common.
Where it comes from
Insurers sell it as an optional add-on. Auto clubs, some new-car warranties and some credit cards include similar services.
Typical services
Towing, battery jump, tire change, lockout service and fuel delivery are common. What is covered varies, and some items are limited to a number of calls a year.
Read the limits
Look for a towing distance, a cap on cost and a rule on which providers you may use. Some plans reimburse you rather than sending a driver.
Before you need it
Save the phone number where you can find it. We do not dispatch help or give quotes.
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