Roadside Assistance and Towing 101

If you find yourself stuck along the side of a road due to a car accident

, flat tire, or overheating, it can be difficult to think clearly and make the best decisions. However, by following some clear and basic steps, you can ensure that you'll be on the right road to recovery.

Assess the situation and damage: If you were involved in a slight fender-bender, chances are you can still drive your vehicle safely to the auto dealership, mechanic garage, or body shop for further assistance. If you have a flat tire and know how to change the tire yourself, that's a good way to save money and time. If you find smoke coming from the hood of your vehicle, you certainly need to pull over and give the vehicle time to cool off. Rule of thumb: If you can't drive your call safely, you need to call a towing company to transfer the car to a dealership, mechanic garage, or body shop.

Do you need roadside assistance? After assessing the situation, you may come to the conclusion that you simply need roadside assistance. If you have recently purchased your vehicle, roadside assistance may be covered under your warranty. Make sure you check! Also, many towing companies have the capacity to help with roadside assistance (e.g., changing a flat tire, providing a jump start, etc.). If you are a member of AAA, we suggest checking with them as you may be provided with free service.

Do you need towing services? The damage may unfortunately be too severe for roadside assistance. There are few options: You can call your auto dealership and see if they work with any towing companies that could give you a discount on towing the vehicle to their dealership. Another option is to call your mechanic garage and see if they work with a certain towing company. Depending on where you want to take your car, it's a good idea to check with these destinations to save money. Also, you may want to call some local towing companies. Be sure to ask how long their response time is and their total costs (including any additional "hidden" fees).

Prevent or minimize costs in the future: There are some precautions you can take on your own to avoid high costs and unnecessary stress in the future. First, consider practicing how to change a tire on your time so you can confidently change a flat tire in a real-life situation. Next, you may want to research reliable and affordable towing companies when you have time. Once you feel comfortable with 1-3 towing companies, you can save their number in your phone or keep their numbers in your glove compartment for safe keeping.

If you follow these simple steps, you will be more likely to follow the best path for your situation. Whether you need roadside assistance or a towing service, you can have confidence that you are making the right decision.

Roadside Assistance and Towing 101

By: Aviad Haltman

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