{"id":424,"date":"2022-10-26T10:51:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T10:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/towtruckmississauga.com\/?p=424"},"modified":"2022-10-26T11:17:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T11:17:50","slug":"what-is-roadside-assistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/towtruckmississauga.com\/what-is-roadside-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"What is roadside assistance and how does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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We\u2019ve all been there \u2013 your car breaks down and you\u2019re panicking, on your way to work or to pick up the kids from school. What to do in that situation? Well, if you have roadside assistance, you don\u2019t need to worry! <\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For those of you wondering, in this article,<\/strong> we\u2019re going to find out What is roadside assistance, how<\/strong> it works and what is included in it.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vehicle breakdown is always a stressful thing. Approximately every third driver in Canada experiences it once every year. Besides the anxiety, it causes when you\u2019re left all alone in the cold, on the highway, with no one stopping, vehicle breakdown always means one more thing \u2013 a hit in the pocket. Doesn\u2019t matter if you have a flat tire, a dead battery, or an engine malfunction.\u00a0 There is always a universal solution \u2013 roadside assistance<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is roadside assistance<\/strong>?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, roadside assistance (RSA) is an automobile service that helps you get back on the road after a vehicle breakdown. It covers almost all of the basic elements of vehicle malfunction \u2013 like a flat tire, blown engine when you run out of gas or you simply need to jump start your battery. Usually, roadside assistance is included in your car insurance as an optional add-on, but it can also be purchased through a third party provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roadside assistance does not operate exclusively on the road. For example, if you lose your keys in the parking lot or your car dies on the driveway, RSA can tow your car to your local mechanic. They are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You\u2019re probably wondering – <\/strong>what is covered under roadside assistance<\/strong>? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does roadside assistance include towing? Sure it does, but that\u2019s not all. There are a lot of benefits to having roadside assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n