{"id":34073,"date":"2022-01-05T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=34073"},"modified":"2022-05-04T09:19:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T09:19:36","slug":"what-is-roadside-assistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"What is roadside assistance and do you really need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>It is every car owner&#8217;s worst nightmare to have a vehicle break down in the middle of a road trip or city errand. It&#8217;s even worse when there&#8217;s nothing you can do about it &#8211; either because you&#8217;re too busy to address it yourself or if you just don&#8217;t know how to. That&#8217;s where roadside assistance (RSA) comes in handy!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even without us telling you, it&#8217;s common sense to figure out that car breakdowns are no laughing matter. According to the latest statistics, 1 in 3 drivers in America experiences a vehicle breakdown every year. Besides the stress, anxiety, and trouble it causes individual drivers, it also costs the economy nearly $41 billion annually! It&#8217;s safe to say that having a breakdown is not just a time-consuming process but can also burn a hole in your pocket. This is why it is absolutely important for you to know about roadside assistance (RSA) and keep it in handy for the next time your car gives up on you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34076 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/roadside-assistance1-1024x623.jpeg\" alt=\"A roadside assistance mechanic checking the engine of a car alongside the worried owner\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/roadside-assistance1-1024x623.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/roadside-assistance1-300x182.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/roadside-assistance1-768x467.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/roadside-assistance1-1536x934.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/roadside-assistance1.jpeg 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Even if you dot all the I&#8217;s and cross all the T&#8217;s on your <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/car-maintenance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">car maintenance checklist<\/a>, and do <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/car-inspection-your-complete-guide-including-checklists-and-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">routine car inspections<\/a> from time to time, there is still a probability of vehicle breakdown while driving. This is especially true for older cars &#8211; the chances of vehicle breakdown increase manifold after 10 years. However, you can avoid the hassle and stress of dealing with a breakdown by having a roadside assistance service at your fingertips. In this post, we&#8217;ll give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about roadside assistance and how to get it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#What_is_Roadside_Assistance_RSA\" >What is Roadside Assistance (RSA)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#What_does_roadside_assistance_cover\" >What does roadside assistance cover?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#Is_roadside_assistance_free\" >Is roadside assistance free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#How_much_does_roadside_assistance_cost\" >How much does roadside assistance cost?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#How_long_does_roadside_assistance_take\" >How long does roadside assistance take?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_sign_up_for_roadside_assistance\" >What is the easiest way to sign up for roadside assistance?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_a_Way_subscription_for_roadside_assistance\" >What are the benefits of a Way+ subscription for roadside assistance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/#How_can_I_subscribe_to_a_Way_plan\" >How can I subscribe to a Way+ plan?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Roadside_Assistance_RSA\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Roadside Assistance (RSA)?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Roadside assistance includes any automobile service that helps you get back on the road after a vehicle breakdown. Whether it&#8217;s a flat tire, blown engine, empty fuel tank, or a jump start &#8211; roadside assistance will help you out of whichever tight spot you find yourself in. I<span data-contrast=\"none\">t covers minor problems like running out of fuel in the city to repairing your car or towing it back from a highway.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> Older cars are more likely to need\u00a0roadside assistance coverage, but new cars can also suffer from dead batteries, fuel leakage, flat tires, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Usually, such services are included in most car insurance policies, where insurers tie up with automobile service businesses to provide prompt service. However, you can also access roadside assistance as an additional or free service via credit card or club memberships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_roadside_assistance_cover\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does roadside assistance cover?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34078 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance3.jpg\" alt=\"A roadside assistance technician getting ready to jump start a car\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance3.jpg 750w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance3-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Roadside assistance covers the following standard services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flat-tire service:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For instances of punctured tires that may leave you stranded. Check if your policy covers both cars and motorcycles as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Towing service:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> If your car has engine trouble, you don&#8217;t have any alternative but to tow it to a\u00a0garage. Tow service coverage covers the cost of towing\u00a0up to\u00a0a certain distance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Battery jump-start service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: For cars with dead batteries<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lockout\/locksmith service:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0For instances where you leave your key in the car and lock yourself out. Lockout service providers can unlock\u00a0the door using tools like\u00a0a\u00a0pump wedge or a long-reach tool.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winching service:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> For cases when your car tires are stuck in mud or in a similar situation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fuel delivery service:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Even if you&#8217;ve been very careful about <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/how-to-fill-and-transport-gasoline-safely-using-a-gas-can\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">having a spare gas can<\/a>, you can still forget to fill it and run out of fuel. Fuel service will bring you enough gas to get you to the closest gas station.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_roadside_assistance_free\"><\/span>Is roadside assistance free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, roadside assistance is not free, since the fee is included as part of the premium in most car insurance policies. However, certain club and credit card memberships offer free roadside assistance to members.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some credit card companies that offer free assistance include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Express Premium Roadside Assistance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chase Roadside Dispatch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MasterCard&#8217;s Master RoadAssist Roadside Service<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may also be able to access free roadside assistance if you have a membership to auto clubs like AAA or National General Motors Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_roadside_assistance_cost\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How much does roadside assistance cost?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cost of roadside assistance plans varies from $5-100 depending on whether you opt for insurance coverage or a separate package.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automobile club memberships offer roadside plans ranging from $50-350 a year depending on the type and number of vehicles, towing distance, and type of breakdown.<\/li>\n<li>Roadside Assistance associations offer different plans based on towing distance &#8211; $50-70 per year for up to 5 miles; and $90-115 for up to 100 miles.<\/li>\n<li>Some cell phone companies also provide free roadside assistance for the first month and then will charge you $3\/month. However, there are several terms and conditions for these services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance4.jpg\" alt=\"A car mechanic filling fuel in the engine of a car as part of Roadside Assistance\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance4.jpg 750w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance4-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roadside-assistance4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_roadside_assistance_take\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long does roadside assistance take?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">How long an RSA provider takes to reach you depends a lot on where your car has broken down, the accessibility to your location, and the kind of prevailing weather. However, the average response time is between 30-45 minutes in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">It&#8217;s easier for RSA providers to reach you if you&#8217;re stranded somewhere in a city &#8211; it will take anything from 30-45 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re stranded on the highway, it might take longer to reach you &#8211; perhaps up to an hour. However, RSA providers rarely take longer than an hour as they have checkpoints throughout important routes in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_sign_up_for_roadside_assistance\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the easiest way to sign up for roadside assistance?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Besides adding RSA to a regular insurance policy, it is also good to subscribe to a dependable car services platform that bundles all these services into one package for you. For example, you can subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Way+ service<\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/downloadMobileApp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Way Super Auto App<\/a> and save up to $1000 per year on roadside assistance and other services!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34124 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-47-506x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-47-506x1024.jpg 506w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-47-148x300.jpg 148w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-47.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_a_Way_subscription_for_roadside_assistance\"><\/span>What are the benefits of a Way+ subscription for roadside assistance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Way.com is working to make car ownership affordable for millions of Americans &#8211; that means reducing costs for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">city parking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airport parking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">car wash<\/a>, <strong>roadside assistance<\/strong>, and many more car services. The Way+ bundled subscription plan allows you to take advantage of all these services at discounted rates, saving you as much as $1000 per year. You can choose from three curated monthly plans &#8211;<strong> Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond<\/strong> &#8211; which offer a wide range of roadside assistance services at your beck and call!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34125 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-51-506x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-51-506x1024.jpg 506w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-51-148x300.jpg 148w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo_2022-01-05_16-27-51.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of the benefits of a Way+ subscription for roadside assistance include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"24\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Request for assistance through the <\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">mobile app<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"25\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Request for assistance through call\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Up to 100 miles of free tow <\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Complimentary Ride-Hailing <\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">with Tow\u00a0(Reimbursable benefit)\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Jump Start\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Flat Tire (Tire\u00a0Change)\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Lockout Service\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Fuel Delivery\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Winch Service\u00a0<\/span>\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" 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