September 11th, 2006 by admin
California Enforces Hands-Free Gear
There are proposals across the U.S. that would restrict the use of cell phones without hands-free tools, starting in California. California looks to pass this sort of law based on accusations that holding a cell phone while speaking and 
driving can lead to deadly traffic accidents. This is certainly going to effect roadside assistance calling as emergency road service programs will need to make it clear to customers to use hands-free gear to call for service should the licensing state require it.
If this bill is passed in California it will send a clear signal about whether or not the claims that hand-held cell phone use while driving initiates accidents is worth paying attention to. It will also likely send a wave throughout the country of other bills proposing the same in other states. The call for roadside assistance service will change with the implementation of hands-free devices. If it happens in your state, don’t risk being without the proper gear should you need to contact your roadside assistance dispatcher.
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September 8th, 2006 by admin
Parents Discover Value of Roadside Assistance For Young Drivers
Few parents enjoy the days of teaching their teenager how to drive and then letting them go on the road alone. The age seems so young that people are being introduced to a plethora of 
travel hazards that can endanger their health and lives. I’m sure many parents would agree that keeping their daughter or son off the road until they’re 25 would be appropriate. This isn’t the case, however, and independence and the law argues on the side of the teenager eager to gain control over the vehicle.
There is hope for anxious moms and dads, however, in the form of roadside assistance. Amidst all of the reports of the high rate of teen auto accidents are assistance programs that can bring confidence to a teen driver’s parent. Discover the value of roadside assistance as you send your teenager to the grocery store (at least there’s one benefit to the situation) knowing if your teen were to need help along the road there is the assurance of immediate service. Roadside assistance is a great innovation as parents of teens, and especially teens who drive, need all the help they can get.
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September 8th, 2006 by admin
Parents Discover Value of Roadside Assistance For Young Drivers
Few parents enjoy the days of teaching their teenager how to drive and then letting them go on the road alone. The age seems so young that people are being introduced to a plethora of travel hazards that can endanger their health and lives. I’m sure many parents would agree that keeping their daughter or son off the road until they’re 25 would be appropriate. This isn’t the case, however, and independence and the law argues on the side of the teenager eager to gain control over the vehicle.
There is hope for anxious moms and dads, however, in the form of roadside assistance. Amidst all of the reports of the high rate of teen auto accidents are assistance programs that can bring confidence to a teen driver’s parent. Discover the value of roadside assistance as you send your teenager to the grocery store (at least there’s one benefit to the situation) knowing if your teen were to need help along the road there is the assurance of immediate service. Roadside assistance is a great innovation as parents of teens, and especially teens who drive, need all the help they can get.
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September 7th, 2006 by admin
Current Travel Safety Concerns
Believe it or not some of the most danger-provoking elements on the roadway do not derive from poor weather conditions, a mechanical malfunction, or a deer in the road. In fact an impending hazard everytime you or a loved one gets behind the wheel is who is behind the wheel of the other vehicles you will encounter on the road. While you may be in perfect condition to drive, acknowledging every sign and signal, taking care not to speed, and not driving aggressively, you never know what is effecting other drivers’ performance in maneuvering their car.
A hot topic involving travel safety these days is the issue of elderly drivers. It’s a complicated, difficult situation to confront which is why lawmakers and caretakers of older drivers are approaching with caution. But as the issue is being debated, there are countless older drivers putting others at risk everyday. Your roadside assistance program can help you confront this current travel concern by being there should an accident happen. If you’re a loved one of an older driver, perhaps it would be wise to seek roadside assistance for them to provide help in an emergency. Roadside assistance can provide peace of mind for travelers who realize the dangers on the road, including the hazards other drivers can present themselves.
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September 6th, 2006 by admin
Coverage For Your Whole Family
Adding a member to the family can prove to alter driving habits, specifically those that may endanger a loved one. The more passengers 
that are along for the ride, the more risk you encounter of there being more at stake than just getting back on the road after a flat, mechanical malfunction, or fender bender.
Carting a small child or elderly adult can mean more chance of physical harm to that person even if an accident was minimal. Young children strapped into a vehicle on the side of the road for any amount of time get restless and may produce nerve-wracking behavior. A single parent driving children and/or their friends desperately needs to be able to rely on roadside assistance incase of an emergency.
Roadside assistance is available for any driver to come immediately to the location and get the car to a mechanic or back on the road as soon as is possible. Don’t let your loved ones run a risk on the road. Driving becomes more dangerous a task all of the time as the driving population increases and highways and interstates become more hazardous all of the time. Roadside Assistance gives a parent peace of mind that their loved ones can access help at any time, anywhere.
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September 5th, 2006 by admin
Roadside Help No Matter Whose Vehicle You’re Driving
Many new vehicle warranties are including roadside assistance benefits. If you are a car owner whose warranty states an inclusion of roadside assistance and you assume this means 
coverage at any time over any vehicle you’re driving, you may want to reconsider this assumption. Many vehicle warranties do not include roadside assistance if you’re driving another person’s vehicle.
To ensure coverage at all times, look into purchasing a roadside assistance program membership that includes any car. Another assumption not to make is that you will never need to drive a car other than the one you have coverage on. There are multiple opportunities for any driver to drive another vehicle, too many to mention, and it is just as much a risk to encounter a fender bender, flat tire, or minor roadside repair in another owner’s vehicle as your own.
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September 4th, 2006 by admin
A Roadside Assistance Program That Lets You Choose
Great roadside assistance can help you get back on the road in little time in the event of an emergency auto repair. An even greater roadside assistance program allows you to request a particular service person. If you know of a service provider that you would prefer, some roadside assistance programs let you say so when you call their dispatcher.
Compare this quality to other programs you have looked into or the program you currently are a part of. Do they allow you to request a provider of your choice. While the program that does offer you a choice in providers can’t guarantee that the provider requested will always be available, the option is nice to have open to you when you are in a bind. Calling someone you already know you can count on is an even bigger incentive when choosing the right roadside assistance program.
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September 1st, 2006 by admin
Commit to a Roadside Assistance Program With Sign & Drive
Imagine being stranded in an area you’re unfamiliar with and having no one in the immediate area to come to your rescue. The hours are grueling as you finally reach a towing company to then be forced into paying for several miles of towing and ending up at a repair shop that you’re not sure is certified. Even worse is having a roadside assistance program to show up and fix something only to engage you in lengthy periods of contract filing, accessing information you have difficulty remembering, finding, and proving on the side of the road, and eating up more time dealing with the maintenance details than if you’d called the local mechanic.
These are scenarios that occur for drivers on a regular basis. Not having a roadside assistance program to back you up during a roadside emergency is no better than being a member to a program that doesn’t put you back on the road in a reasonable time without tedious documentation. It’s unacceptable to have a program membership that doesn’t let you simply sign a paper and be back on your way when there are programs that do.
The sign and drive roadside commitment of a roadside assistance program won’t eat up extra time with the paperwork that they should include in their own labor on their own time. Ask your roadside assistance provider about the inclusions of your service so you’re prepared to either endure painstaking details or simply sign and drive away when you call for assistance.
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August 31st, 2006 by admin
Choose An Ethical Roadside Assistance Program
Too many consumers neglect to ask the important questions when the time comes to invest in a protective service. A company that claims to provide travel assurance like a 
roadside assistance program should be able to back their claim up with a belonging to the Better Business Bureau and other associations that set standards for business conduct.
Is your roadside assistance program in league with an ethical association? Are there checks and balances in place to guarantee proper coverage and law-abiding conduct? If you’re unsure about your roadside assistance program’s affiliation with the BBB, you can ask the company for their BBB rating and look at its credentials yourself.
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August 30th, 2006 by admin
A Roadside Program With Benefits
Roadside assistance programs are competing over your business. This is excellent news for the traveler who needs roadside assistance coverage because it means benefits. Consumers love to indulge in benefits such as travel 
incentives, gas discounts, and access to coveted travel information. Settling for a roadside assistance program that does not offer incentives can mean missing out on some great deals, especially if you’re on the road often.
Among comparing the incentives offered by competing roadside assistance programs, compare pricing as well. It is more expensive all the time to travel as gas prices continue to increase each year and resources are in demand. There are tolls, taxes, and parking fees to be concerned about. An incident on the road is an unanticipated extra travel cost that your family shouldn’t have to make a large sacrifice for. Look for a roadside assistance program that covers you and another family member affordably.
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