Emergency Roadside Assistance
Many insurance companies offer emergency roadside assistance as a way to help you should your vehicle be stranded on the side of the road. Services may vary, but can include:
- Fixing a flat tire
- Bringing gas if your tank is empty
- Towing your car to a repair facility
- Jumping your battery if it is dead
Emergency roadside assistance is typically available 24 hours a day, with availability throughout the country. Your insurance company likely has a network of vehicle maintenance service partners throughout the U.S., so if you are stranded far from home, you can still get the help you need.
This service is optional on your car insurance policy. Most insurance companies require you to carry comprehensive and/or collision services before you can buy emergency roadside assistance coverage.
When you get your free car insurance quote on our site, look to see how much emergency roadside assistance is if you add it to your policy. There are other services such as AAA, that offer standalone programs that offer the same benefits as well as discounts with retailers everywhere, so decide whether the amount your car insurance company would charge for emergency roadside assistance is less than buying a standalone membership.
