Roadside assistance components vary from towing reimbursement to sign and drive tow service offered by full-service auto clubs. An annual fee of between $49 to $100 provides towing, flat-tire service, lost-key lockout assitance, extraction of vehicles that are stuck, and fuel and  coolant delivery. Some also offer maps, directions, travel and hotel discounts, and help […]

Roadside assistance programs offer a variety of programs from being reimbursed for a tow to offering complete auto roadside services. Many auto road service providers such as AAA, for a nominal fee, offer benefits like towing, changing a flat tire, lost-key replacement, help with vehicles that are stuck in the snow, and gas delivery. A […]

We are all familiar with OnStar. We have heard the commercials and have appreciated the fact that if you are an Onstar subscriber, emergency auto assistance is being deployed on your behalf if you are in an accident. And if you are not a subscriber, you’ll just have to resort to old SOS methods - […]

Tired Driving Matches Intoxicated Hazards on the Highway
Being a safe driver includes many driving standards that the person behind the wheel makes before ever getting into the car. Safe drivers know better than to drive under the influence, are aware of their driving weaknesses, are not aggressive on the highway, and are prepared with common […]

Preparation for Wintery Driving Conditions Prevents Accidents
When the temperatures drop and there is precipitation in the air, roadway hazards heighten and the chances for being in an accident or ending up in a ditch do as well. The best option for steering clear of a winter traffic accident, of course, is to watch the weather […]