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Driver Pays 4 Times the Cost of Membership with One Tow

We just fixed a car which suffered a broken belt. As far as we could tell, it was road debris which flew up and struck the serpentine belt, disabling the car 60 miles away from our shop. The driver was stranded on the turnpike and called us for help. We asked her if she had any roadside assistance plan that could help her, but she did not.

So we put her in contact with a towing company. The charge was $50 to connect and $4 per mile. She elected to have the car towed straight to our shop and at 60 miles, the bill came to about $300. A decent roadside assistance plan would have cost her about $75 per year. So in one tow, she paid for a plan for 4 years.

You should get a roadside plan with a generous towing option. The cost of one tow will pay for the membership. From blown tires to broken belts, there is no telling what will cripple your car today. And make sure your cell phone is all charged up so you can call for help.