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Since my car is brand new, why would I need roadside assistance?
"The odds of a new vehicle breaking down are slim; why would I buy roadside assistance? While I was at the dealership buying my car, the dealer kept pushing me to buy roadside assistance."
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“You have a good point in that a new car isn’t likely to have a standard breakdown, but mechanical breakdowns can happen. Roadside assistance is helpful if your new car:
- is involved in a collision from driving around town
- skids on ice
- has a flat tire
- the battery dies
This does not mean you have to purchase it from the dealer!
Many insurance carriers like
Progressive
and GEICO
have excellent towing plans that are very affordable, usually a few dollars a month. Another option would be to purchase a membership from a company like Urgently or
AAA
. These typically have a yearly fee and come with additional benefits like travel discounts.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
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