Loving My Car

Roadside assistance services offer many things that can make life a little easier when taking that epic road trip or running errands around town. Roadside assistance membership services often offer simple roadside repairs, jump starts, and tire changes. However, there are many other services they have that you may not even be aware of and could be useful every day. 

Repair Services

Many roadside assistance services have large networks of repair shops, tow services, and mobile repair services that they work with regularly. If you have a breakdown that requires someone to come out and help you get your vehicle running, the roadside assistance member services can send help that best fits your situation. 

Sometimes that is a mobile service that can try and make repairs on the spot, and other times it may be a towing service that can take you to a local garage for repairs. It is vital to explain what is going on with your vehicle when you call the roadside assistance service. If you are unsure what happened or why the car is not running, you will probably need a tow service and garage to diagnose the problem and make repairs. 

If the garage your car is towed to is a member provider for the roadside assistance service, you may get a member's discount through the service that makes the repair more affordable. 

Discount Programs

Other discounts that are often available through roadside assistance memberships may include lodging, meals, and vehicle insurance rates. The size of the membership service can play a role in the type and number of discounts available, but often you can request a catalog of discounts or look them up on the website to see which ones apply to you. 

If you are traveling the country in your RV, a discount on campsites or RV spots could be significant savings for you. Often, RV dealers will offer discounts with your membership if you need service or repair work, and that can sometimes extend to accessories or parts you buy while you are there. 

Taking a road trip in your car may mean stopping every night at a hotel. If you plan, you can book rooms that are discounted, are near things you want to see, or are located along the route you are traveling.

Travel Plans

Many roadside assistance membership programs offer trip planning before you set out on your trip. Many times you can request maps, tourism guides, and other things that can help you make the most of your trip. 

Contact the member services department and they can answer all your questions or suggest things you didn't know were available if you give them some information about your trip and when you are traveling.