When buying a used car you need to do your homework.  This includes doing a thorough inspection of the vehicle, and don’t forget to look under the hood. You don’t want to end up with a car that will leave you stranded calling for road service.  Here are some things you need to be aware […]

If you only have one thousand dollars with which to spend towards safety features in a vehicle, use it to purchase a bigger vehicle. In the end, this will help you avoid calls to your emergency roadside assistance program. Small cars are involved in twice as many fatalities as larger vehicles.
According to the laws of […]

Smart’s fortwo vehicle is on the market and doing well, according to dealership polls.  However, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns about the crash-test performance of the car.
Several crash tests were recently performed on the two-door microcar.  The vehicle performed well in the rear crashes, as well as frontal crashes.  In fact, it earned […]

Modern vehicles are designed safer to survive accidents and keep passengers safe.  Virtually all automakers include emergency kits installed by the factory.  This is either due to competitive pressure or government regulations.  Most of the roadside kits include reflective markers, jumper cables, and flashlights.  These kits typically deal with mechanical and accident breakdowns.
Today’s automobiles endure […]

Drivers who talk on a cell phone are impaired to the same extent as an intoxicated driver with blood alcohol of .08. Unfortunately, this is one of the many distractions that teenagers face while driving. They tend to multi-task behind the wheel, which puts them at risk for accidents that could harm themselves and […]

The days are gone when you could do a roadside repair with chewing gum and tights.  In modern cars you need professional help for anything more than a puncture.  It’s reassuring to know that help is only a phone call away, but it can be difficult to choose a roadside assistance program.  There have been […]

Only if you are a driver would you ever find the need for emergency auto assistance; and only if you are a driver in an uncomfortable or compromising situation would you ever really fully appreciate the importance of emergency auto assistance.   
Emergency auto assistance is a program that was established specifically to aid the driver […]

You would have often heard and read just how important and great a service road service is.  But just as likely you would have also found yourself wondering exactly what road service could provide you with that would be different from all the rest; or why road service is such a necessity among most all […]

Road service refers to assistance rendered by car and vehicle dealers when the drivers or owners are in distress. According to local US law, all vehicle dealers should necessarily operate a road service. Though it is not a compulsory service, it is obligatory.
For instance, if a particular dealer is selling […]

Road service is an additional benefit that is usually gained on some auto warranty programs.  The features and the coverage of road service benefits would vary from dealer to dealer, and even among the different coverage types offered and purchased.  Some of the road service features of a car warranty program […]