Have you been curious about signing up for a roadside assistance plan to help you out when you are having car troubles, but you're not sure if it's necessary? It will definitely help to know more about the services that they typically offer so you know what you'll be getting.

Towing

The service that people typically associate with roadside assistance is towing. If you are in a situation where your vehicle has broken down and is on the side of the road, you can have a tow truck pick up your vehicle and take you to a local auto shop to have the car repaired. One thing to keep in mind is that roadside assistance may have limits on how far they will tow your car. If you want to go to a very specific auto shop far away, you may have to pay for the miles after you reach the maximum distance for a free tow. 

Jump Starting

Have you ever started up your car and realized the battery is dead because you forgot to turn off your lights? Roadside assistance can help you with a jump start. This is a job that typically requires another vehicle to help give your battery the boost it needs to get going, so it makes sense that a roadside assistance service will provide it as well. 

Tire Changing

Having a flat tire can be quite stressful. You either need to pull off to the side of the road and figure out how to change the tire yourself or risk causing damage to your vehicle to drive it somewhere where you can get a new tire. Roadside assistance can help put on your spare tire so that you can get back on the road safely. 

Fuel Delivering

Have you ever run out of fuel and become stranded? Rather than walk to a nearby gas station and get a gallon of gas, you can call roadside assistance to do it for you. They'll bring just enough fuel to get your vehicle running again so you can drive to the nearest gas station.

Emergency Unlocking

Do you ever lock your keys in your car and start to panic? You don't have to call a locksmith to get your door unlocked. Your roadside assistance service will typically offer a lockout service where they can get into your car without causing any damage. With your membership to the roadside assistance service, your information will already be on file to prove that the vehicle is yours.  

For more info about roadside assistance, contact a local company.