Roadside Assistance Benefits

You just never know when you’ll need roadside assistance; your car can be driving along perfectly fine when suddenly, your tire goes flat. It’s definitely not a long-term issue, but it’s still one that will throw off the course of your day. The misfortune of such an event can be resolved easily with the help of roadside assistance. In fact, roadside assistance covers all kinds of vehicle-related issues.

Around-the-clock towing

The main concern is getting you and your vehicle to a safe place. On the side of the road, day or night is not safe. A car could lose control and cause additional damage, unwelcome strangers could approach you, or you could get stuck in inclement weather. Roadside assistance will have a trusted, reputable towing professional at your service in no time. The expert will come prepared with the necessary equipment to get you and your vehicle out of your current location and to a safe destination of your choice.

Vehicle jumpstart service

Maybe what you need is an emergency jumpstart in order to get back on the road. A jumpstart can be completed in a matter of minutes, but’s not always easy to find someone who can help. After all, it takes two vehicles to jumpstart one. You might be able to get help from a friend or a passer-by if your car is stuck in a parking lot. But if your car battery dies in the middle of nowhere or in the middle of rush hour, it’s best to rely on professional roadside assistance.

Vehicle lockout service

There’s also the rare occasion that you accidentally lock your keys in the car. Roadside assistance can help you in that situation, too. Instead of using a crowbar to break your window and having to pay for a new one, call roadside assistance. A representative will bring the necessary tools to safely unlock your car. Certain instances might warrant an actual locksmith. Some insurance companies will cover the cost of the service in full, or some will at least partially cover it.

Refueling service

As many times as you allow that fuel dial to almost reach the “E” on your dashboard, you might push the gauge too far at some point and actually run out of gas. Even if you’re near a gas station, it’s not safe to leave your vehicle unattended; thus, you’ll need someone to bring you fuel. Again, emergency roadside assistance will be able to help.

Basically, any time you run into vehicle issues, you can rely on roadside assistance. You can speak with your insurance company about adding such coverage to your insurance policy. Hopefully, you won’t ever need it, but that’s what insurance is for—to be there for you in such sudden and unfortunate events.

Call Carter's Towing and Recovery @ 352.245.3123 for 24-hour roadside assistance and emergency towing. Our friendly staff is waiting by the phones, ready to help you get back on the road, safe and sound. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, your safety is important to us!