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Will emergency roadside services come to my house for a tow?
Because I'm not broken down on the side of the road, can I still use emergency roadside services through my car insurance? My car started shaking violently and overheating close to my home, but I was able to get it into the driveway. It's basically inoperable; the chances of getting it to the repair shop on its own are zero.
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Yes, you should be able to use them no problem. The location of the incident doesn’t matter so much as the condition of your vehicle.
Just make sure to ask how far they’ll tow you for free so you don’t have to pay a ton of extra money out of pocket.
If you’re anxious about having enough roadside assistance coverage, consider getting a membership with an additional service, like
AAA
.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
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