When someone buys a new or used vehicle, they also have the opportunity to get a roadside assistance plan. Although this is an additional cost, it is a highly recommended service for everyone; and it can really save a person money in the long run. These companies work from all areas of the city and offer a wide variety of benefits and emergency services. Read on for the top three benefits of outsourcing roadside assistance for your car or truck.

Puncture repair and service

Let’s say a person is driving down the interstate on his way to work when suddenly a piece of fallen debris from another truck has rapidly blown out the tire. This person turns on the hazard lights and pulls over to the side of the road. Now what? In most cases, they would have to call a friend or family member to come pick them up, then they would have to contact an auto repair or towing company to pick up the vehicle and take it in for repair. This person will not only have to pay for tire replacement and service, but will also increase the cost of the towing service. On top of all this, they have had a friend or family member take time out of their day to pick them up and take them to the auto repair shop. All this and more could have been avoided if this person had a roadside assistance plan.

In this case, the person pays a monthly fee that allows them to call the company for help at any time. Once the vehicle pulls over to the side of the road, they would simply have to make a phone call to the appropriate road company and wait for a technician to come. The technician would be dispatched immediately and would arrive within minutes. They will change and replace the tire for free, so the person can get back to their day in 30 minutes or less. This is a wonderful advantage of a roadside assistance service contract.

fuel assistance

Have you ever run out of gas on the road? This is a silly mistake made by thousands of drivers every day. It has happened to almost everyone at some point. When this happens to a person who does not have a roadside assistance plan, they are forced to walk briskly to the nearest gas station, fill a jug of fuel, transport it back to the disabled vehicle and fill it up again; or they can call a friend or family member to pick them up or bring them fuel.

With a roadside assistance plan, a person simply needs to contact their respective roadside service company and a technician will be there in minutes to fill their tank enough to get them to the nearest gas station; free! This is a fantastic perk to have; especially for long road trips, teen drivers, and seniors.

Low Battery Support

If a person’s vehicle breaks down because the battery died, you will need to use whatever resources are available to you to recharge your car’s battery. This would involve calling a friend or family member, asking a stranger for help, or calling an auto repair company to pick you up and fix it. All of these options are tedious and expensive. If a person has a roadside assistance plan, he can simply call his company and wait just a few minutes for a friendly and professional technician to come and charge the car’s backup battery. For most roadside assistance companies, these services are all included with the monthly payment, not forcing clients to pay on the spot for each service they need or request.

These are just some of the most used services of a roadside assistance company. Their services don’t stop here. Most companies also provide lockout services, towing, radiator services, pick-up and drop-off services, and much more. Outsourcing a roadside assistance company for roadside emergencies is highly recommended. These plans are especially helpful for teen and older drivers, as mentioned above.