A roadside service for cars has been a blessing, especially when your car breaks down in the middle of the night. Roadside services or assistance services vary according to the nature of the problem.

Any mechanical failure or breakdown is covered by roadside services.

Services offered by roadside assistance
Roadside service providers offer services like battery replacement, towing or hauling, flat tire, empty gas tank, and key breakdown. Nationwide, AAA, and Thrifty are some of the best roadside service providers. Roadside assistance does not come for free. Each service is charged. However, one may get a little cheaper roadside service by exercising these pointers.

• Car manufacturers
  Normally car manufacturers have their own helpline or tie-ups with local dealers. Some new and even used cars have a certain warranty that covers emergency roadside services.

• Auto clubs
  Some auto clubs such as AAA or Nationwide and even warehouses such as Costco and Sam’s Club have roadside assistance services. Once you are enrolled in their programs, you automatically get the benefits of roadside assistance at lower costs.

• Insurance
  Insurance companies like GEICO, Allstate, and State Farm provide roadside assistance.

• Wireless carriers
  Many wireless carriers like AT&T offer roadside assistance at $2.99 per month or $9.99 per month if opted for travel pack, which is inclusive of roadside assistance and navigator.

• Credit cards
  Credit card companies have roadside services for their customers. They usually arrange for some third-party service to help with towing, lockout, or fuel delivery.

What does roadside service package cover?
In return for a fixed amount, roadside service providers offer 24/7 services, restricting to a maximum of four service calls a year. The package covers towing, jumpstart, tire service, gas delivery, winching, and lockout.

Roadside services work in an organized manner. Once you give them a call and confirm your location, their representative will arrive to assist you. Such assistance is beneficial and works out cheaper when you enroll in any package or program. It is very convenient and safe. Since all service providers have more or less the same offers, it is important that you compare the rates and premiums, before selecting any program that works best for you.