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By Bobbie Sage, About.com Guide to Personal Insurance since 2002

Flat Tire...Did You Purchase Roadside Service?

Monday August 14, 2006
Most all insurance companies provide an optional coverage of roadside assistance. These plans are very handy and I certainly have used mine a time or two.

The roadside service plans offered can really help you out with your summer driving. Say you lock your keys in your vehicle and you are a few hundred miles away from home. Well, those of you with the Onstar feature have the ability to get help, but what about the majority of drivers on the road? If you purchased your insurance company's roadside assistance plan, you can call their number and they can send help....and you will get reimbursed for the service. Something that easy can really make the difference in your day and your plans!

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August 16, 2006 at 5:06 am
(1) carlo95 says:

I think most automobile insurances should include this roadside service plans in their policies. Every driver has encountered car problems on the road, even just a flat tire. It would be comforting to know that whenever a problem arises there is someone you can just call and get assistance.

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