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Don’t Forget These 10 Things on Your Summer Road Trip

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Summer is the season for road trips, whether it’s with friends, the whole family or even hitting the road all by yourself.

But no matter how you travel or where you’re going, it’s good to be prepared. We’ve compiled a list of ten things you may not think to bring on your road trip, but that will help you out in a bind and make your trip more enjoyable.

Don't Forget These 10 Things on Your Summer Road Trip

  1. Maps. In an age of GPS technology and Smart Phones, maps are sometimes overlooked as travel relics. But what happens when your GPS loses satellite service or there’s no cell reception or your batteries die? Having a map of your route can be a life saver. Depending on where you are traveling you’ll want to have a state map for each state you’ll be traveling through. If you are traveling cross-country an atlas may be a good investment. Members of some roadside assistance companies, such as Best Roadside Service, can also get customized trip mapping as part of their membership.
  2. Road Flares. A flare can be an actual life saver if something happens to your vehicle during a trip. Especially if you are traveling on rural roads that may not have a large shoulder to pull off on, putting road flares around your vehicle will help ensure other motorists see you in the dark and can move around you safely. It will also help the tow truck or roadside assistance truck find you on a dark roadway.
  3. Cash and coins. In a credit-based world, many people choose not to carry cash, and when you’re traveling you may not want to have too much on you. But it’s a good idea to keep a small amount of cash and especially coins on your person or in your car. When an unexpected toll road comes along, you’ll be prepared or when you’re almost out of gas and the back-roads gas station only takes cash, you’ll be covered. Coins are also useful for air machines in case your tire pressure gets low, car washes, and pay phones, in case you lose cell reception.
  4. Cell Phone Battery Back Up. Cell phones tend to die at the most inconvenient times, and you can’t always get plugged in or wait around for your phone to charge. Fortunately, battery back ups have become extremely affordable and are small and easy to carry with you. Having one on your trip may just save the day.
  5. Coupons and Discount Books. Eating out, staying in hotels, renting cars and travel attractions can add up and become expensive. Look for coupon booklets at places you pass through – especially at rest stops and in hotel lobbies. If you know where you are going in advance, research discount codes and coupons on the internet. You may also want to become a member of a roadside assistance company, which often offer discounts and coupon booklets for free to their members.
  6. Tire Gauge and Spare Tire.  A low or flat tire is nearly inevitable when traveling long distances. Having a reliable tire gauge will help you pinpoint the tire that is leaking and make sure all your tires are properly filled. Additionally, make sure you travel with a spare tire, in case worse comes to worse and your tires goes completely flat. Not having one can become a time consuming and expensive situation.
  7. Bottled water. Keep bottles of water in your car to keep you hydrated on those long stretches when there aren’t gas stations or rest stops or when you just don’t want to lose any time by stopping. Make sure the bottles are safely accessible from the driver’s seat if you’re traveling alone.
  8. Gas Can. Keeping a can of gasoline (safely capped and stored in your trunk or cargo area) may get you out of a bind. Especially if you will be driving through rural areas where gas stations may not be accessible, it’s good to have a little fuel insurance.
  9. A Cooler. Stopping every time you want a snack or a cold beverage can extend your road trip and delay your destination. Putting a small cooler with a few ice packs in the car means you can pack meals in advance or keep food and drinks cool between stops. That way that egg salad sandwich you didn’t finish for lunch might actually still be edible in a few hours when your hunger strikes again.
  10. Roadside Service. Although you can certainly think ahead and pack thoughtfully, you can’t be prepared for every single situation. Becoming a member of a Roadside Assistance Company before you hit the road means someone will always be there for you if you break down, get a flat tire, run out of gas, or just want customized mapping, discounts, coupons, travel deals and more. Most roadside service plans are very affordable and if something does come up, they will save you money and stress in an emergency situation.

This summer, hit the road with a sense of adventure, but don’t forget to be prepared to make the most of your trip. And remember – it’s not just about the destination, it’s the journey!

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Top Ten Reasons to Choose Best Roadside Service

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We know that there are many roadside assistance companies out there to choose from, so we value and appreciate the customers who choose us. We also happen to think they’ve made the best decision. Here are just ten reasons why our customers chose Best Roadside Assistance and why you should too.

Top Ten Reasons to Choose Best Roadside Service

  1. American Owned, Canada Covered
    Best Roadside Service is an American Owned and Operated company with the goal of providing our customers with the best emergency roadside assistance plans at competitive prices. Our core values have always focused on offering the best customer service standards in the industry. But Americans are not the only ones who can benefit from our services! Canada is a great place to travel and a beautiful place to live, but with such cold weather, it’s critical to have good emergency roadside service. All of our services are available in Canada for the same low price of $65 a year for one vehicle, no matter who is driving.
  2. Free Gas
    Should your covered vehicle run out of gasoline, a technician will deliver three gallons of fuel right to your vehicle at no extra charge. We will get you back on the road in no time and at no fee!
  3. Vacation and travel discounts
    Our members enjoy exclusive discount programs and special rates for vacations, cruises, car and RV rentals, even theme park tickets such as Sea World, Busch Gardens and more! Our discount program gives you a range of options for booking a room for vacation or business. And our concierge service can help you get everything straight so you can sit back and enjoy your trip.
  4. 34 minute response time
    Your safety is our priority. Our state-of-the-art software allows us, with your permission, to find your location using your cell phone, and dispatch service providers while we’re on the phone with you. We can even send you a text message confirming the arrival time of your service provider. Our average response time is just 34 minutes.
  5. American-Owned and Operated Call Center with English, Spanish and French Speakers
    All emergency calls to our 24-hour call center are answered in the United States. You will never be transferred overseas and you will never get a voicemail. We have customer service representatives available at all times who speak English, Spanish and French, so you’re never alone as long as you have Best Roadside Service!
  6. Individual and Vehicle options
    Whether you want to cover a specific vehicle no matter who is driving it, or an individual, no matter what vehicle they are driving, we’ve got coverage for you. Individual and vehicle plans also cover motorcycles and scooters. Plans start at less than $6 a month with the option to add family members at a discounted rate!

  7. Personal and Commercial Options
    Whether you have a car that is used for business or an entire fleet of vehicles for your company employees, we have a plan that will meet your needs. We have been in the emergency roadside business a long time, and we know that when you have a fleet of vehicles, one of them is bound to break down. In fact, about 20% of typical fleets experience mechanical disablement every day. To keep your business running and your customers satisfied, you need to have your employees and drivers covered for any roadside issue they may experience. Our plans provide rescue and support for your employees and your business.
  8. Map Routing and Trip Planning with 24 Hour Directional Assistance
    Going on a trip? You can’t just depend on a cell phone that could die or a GPS that may lose service. Our trip planning and map routing services provide a customized route to wherever you want to go and however you want to get there. If you ever get lost along the way, just call our roadside assistance hotline and we will give you turn-by-turn directions, no matter what time of the day or night.
  9. Motorcycle Coverage
    Whether your bike is your main method of transportation, or just one of the vehicles you or your family use, we have a plan to fit your motorcycle roadside assistance needs. Motorcycle drivers receive six service calls per year along with all the benefits of a regular vehicle plan, starting at just $65/year.
  10. Join Now and Save $10 or $15
    By now we’re sure you’re convinced that Best Roadside Service is the best emergency roadside plan you can buy, but just in case you need one more reason – if you join on our website right now you can save $10 a year on the vehicle plan or $15 a year for the individual plan.

Sign up today and join our many happy customers who enjoyed safety and security on the road and in their vehicles every day with us!

 

Roadside Assistance Reduces the Cost of Towing Companies

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Breaking down when on the road is never a fun thing to have happen particularly when you don’t have the money to have the vehicle towed.  Towing companies are typically not cheap and they won’t work with you on any type of payment plan so you would need to have the money up front.  In many cases, leaving your vehicle to get gas or someone to help you move it is a bad idea.  While you are away from the vehicle, it could get towed by the police department and placed in impound.  All this adds up to a great deal of expenditures when the cost could have been reduced.

Non Tow Charges

Have you ever parked in a no parking zone just to run in for a minute and you came back out and there was a tow truck getting ready to tow you?  You got very lucky if your car wasn’t on the truck already because even in this situation, you have to pay the driver to drop the vehicle from his truck.  Most tow companies will avoid towing you if you pay for the minimum fee which is typically between fifty and a hundred dollars.  That’s right; you have to pay even if you have not even been towed yet and are only on the lift.  So the next time you consider “running in real quick”, you may want to simply find a proper parking spot or you could be out some cash.

Once Your Vehicle Has Been Towed

So you didn’t get out of the store in time to stop the tow truck from driving off with your vehicle.  You are not only paying for the tow, but you are required to pay to get the vehicle out of the tow yard.  The towing fee also has to be paid.  This can run from anywhere between one hundred and three hundred dollars.  It doesn’t even matter if you show up on the very same day as your vehicle has been towed.  Once it is in their lot, you have to pay for a full day of your vehicle being there.

Impound Fees

Let’s say that your car breaks down on the side of the road and you get a friend to help you go get a part, spare tire or gas to get it running again.  There is a strong possibility that your vehicle has already been taken by one of any towing companies in your area.  If a traffic officer or highway patrol notices that your vehicle is disabled, they may call a towing company to avoid it creating a danger.  In this case, your car is not going to the tow yard, it is headed to the police impound lot.  If you think that a tow yard charges too much, you don’t want to see the bill from the police impound!

Having roadside assistance may not help if your vehicle is impounded by towing companies because you were illegally parked.  But, if your vehicle is disabled on the side of the road, instead of calling your friend to help, you can call Best Roadside Service and get aid.  They will bring you gas, change your tire or get your vehicle towed to a repair shop.   You don’t pay any upfront costs, all of the charges, even for the gasoline, are covered through your plan.

The Benefits of Roadside Assistance Towing Companies

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Anyone who owns a vehicle needs to have insurance on them by the laws of every state.  There are no states that do not require this.  So any driver has this insurance but it does not cover any issues that may occur outside of accidents.  Roadside assistance helps to take care of these other issues that can crop up as a driver. There are many reasons why this type of coverage is cost effective and convenient.  One of the biggest bonuses is not paying the high prices that towing companies charge to get your vehicle to a repair shop.

Running Out of Gas

Aside from the high cost of towing companies, there are other benefits that are offered by having a roadside assistance plan such as can be purchased through Best Roadside Service.  First is having gasoline brought directly to you if you run out while on the road.  There may be times when you are running late and don’t have time to put gas in your car.  Sadly, this hardly ever works out in your favor.  You end up spending more time waiting for a friend or family member bring you gas.  With roadside assistance, the company brings out the gas to you in a timely manner.

Other Benefits

Say your tire blows out while driving and you have no idea how to put on your spare.  No problem, most plans cover the cost of replacing a flat tire and if you do not have a spare, they can bring those out to you as well.  Finally, you can also get a jump for free if you leave your lights on and your battery runs down.  It could be that your battery has simply run the course of its life and needs to be replaced.  Most service providers carry batteries on their trucks so if you need a replacement you can get one that is durable and cost effective.

While roadside assistance may seem like an unnecessary expense, when you look at the cost that towing companies charge to tow you, it is not that pricey at all.  Adding all the other extra services is just a boon for you and your family.  Typically you can have this assistance on either a particular vehicle, or each driver in the home can be covered.  Your roadside assistance plan can pay for itself for a year with just one free tow!

Roadside Assistance Can Benefit Your Family in Many Ways

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Roadside assistance can be a huge benefit for your family. Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, anything can happen even to vehicles that are kept in great shape. You could have a flat tire, dead battery or you can find yourself in a situation where you run out of gas. When your vehicle leaves you stranded for any reason, it’s puts your family in a dangerous situation.

Most people have experienced the sick feeling in the pit of your stomach at least once from knowing that you’re stuck on the side of the road and need help. That feeling can be even more consuming when you have children with you and you don’t have anyone to call. If you’re a parent, you know just how scary this can be, which is why you need the security that roadside assistance can provide. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy when you invest in this service.

Flexibility

Most companies that offer roadside assistance have different plans so you can find the one that benefits your family the best. It’s this flexibility that allows you to customize your service, so you’re only paying for the services you use. Some families may need all of the services offered such as lockout, jump-start, towing, fuel delivery and flat tire service, while others may only need a couple of things. It all depends on the size of your family and how much traveling you do.

Savings

Having a great roadside assistance service can offer you lots of savings in different ways. This service is very affordable so you won’t drain your bank account to have it but on top of that, it more than pays for itself after a couple of uses. When was the last time you had to pay for a towing? If it’s been awhile the cost of it now might surprise you.

The average cost for a simple tow is around $100 but it could be much more depending on where you’re stranded and how far your car will need towed. If you think that’s expensive don’t lock your keys in the car without a spare. The cost of a locksmith to come out to your location is very expensive. Do you travel a lot? Some companies offer travel and hotel discounts and vacation packages that can save you lots of money over time.

It doesn’t matter what size family you have or how much you drive. Roadside assistance can benefit your family in many ways if you just run out to the grocery store once a week or if travel long distances every day.

Commercial Roadside Assistance is a Necessity

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Does your company have the security that commercial roadside assistance provides? With the struggling economy, many companies are cutting cost everywhere they can but this is one service that you don’t want to be without. On the surface, it may seem like an extra expense that you can eliminate but after taking time to examine the benefits it offers, you’ll see that’s not the case.

Commercial vehicles are used as a vital part of your business that makes it possible for your drivers to do their jobs in a fast and efficient manner. As much as we would like for things to go smoothly all the time, unexpected things do happen. It’s the way that you respond to these emergencies that matter the most.

If you’re not prepared for emergencies, it can catch you off guard and cost your company a lot of time and money. If you are prepared, you can get the vehicle back on the road quickly, so your employee can continue on with his or her scheduled appointments.

Things to Consider

What would happen if one of your drivers was in the process of making a time sensitive delivery and he ran out of gas because he ended up stuck in an unexpected traffic jam? If you don’t have this service, someone from the office will have to make a trip to deliver fuel to the vehicle, the driver will need to walk to get help or you’ll have to send out another driver to take him enough fuel to make it to the closest service station.

However, if you have commercial roadside assistance, someone in the area will be on their way immediately with a fuel delivery. Your driver will be back on the road with only a slight delay in plans. This is just one example of why you need this type of coverage on your commercial vehicles. When your drivers run into this type of problem or any other emergency that leaves them stranded on the side of the road, they know exactly who to call for help.

If clients don’t receive packages in time or if you miss meetings, you’ll start to lose customers. This could be devastating for your business in this economy, especially if it happens often but it’s also avoidable in many cases. If your company has commercial roadside assistance, help will be on the way with one phone call. It’s the fastest and easiest way to keep your commercial vehicles up and running when emergencies strike.

Added Benefits

Having the help you need to get your vehicles back on the road when faced with an emergency is a good enough reason to invest in a good commercial roadside assistance plan but there’s more. Did you know that some plans offer services that includes planning trips and maps that can help your drivers reach their destinations faster and easier.

Organizing a trip and finding the best route to take can be very time consuming. How much time and energy would this type of service save your business? Have you ever had a driver get lost when trying to make a delivery? One call to the representative can find their location and get them back on the right track in no time at all.

Keeping your vehicles mobile is a major part of running a successful business. While regular maintenance will keep your vehicles in tiptop shape, anything can happen when you travel. Even the most diligent drivers can get lost, have a flat tire or run out of gas, which is why commercial roadside assistance is a necessity for all types of companies.

Road Assistance Service Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of

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Roadside assistance is an excellent service that provides you help whenever you’re traveling short or long distances. Businesses that have company vehicles know how important this service can be when emergencies leave their drivers stranded on the side of the road. However, there may be a few benefits associated with road assistance service that you may not be aware of.

Most everyone knows that roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week but did you know that the national average response time for this service is between 30 to 45 minutes? While that may seem like a long time when you’re stuck somewhere, it’s really a great response time.

In normal situations, you should always receive help in less than an hour. Of course, if you’re on a deserted highway in the middle of the night, the response time may be longer but you can still get help faster than you could if you didn’t have this type of service.

Road Assistance Cost and Individual Coverage

One of the most surprising things about this type of coverage is that it’s affordable. Many individuals and companies put off buying road assistance because they think it’s too expensive. The truth is that it will save you money in the end. Even if you go one year and never need the service, you may need it several times the following year during which time it will more than pay for its self. You never know when an emergency will strike and it feels good to be prepared when it does.

Another thing that you may not know about this service is that you can get individual coverage that followers the driver, not the vehicle. This is an excellent option for anyone that drives different vehicles because you’re always covered.

Road Assistance Service Hotel and Travel Discounts

You can have access to many hotel and travel discounts with this service. Just log into your account and make travel arrangements for a discounted price on both daily travels and vacation packages. You can book a hotel room and you can even arrange for a car rental using roadside assistance.

You can also receive trip and routing service where your roadside assistance plan will help you plan a trip by providing you with directions and a map to follow. You can even call the hotline for directions if you’re on the road and get lost.

Having the protection and benefits road assistance service has to offer is a smart move for individuals and businesses of all sizes. It can save you time, money and provide you with a peace of mind when traveling that you can’t get with any other type of service.

Student Roadside Assistance Individual Policy

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Student roadside assistance when your kids head off for college can be a huge advantage for incoming freshmen. It’s hard to watch them go off on their own so far away but a roadside assistance individual policy can help give you peace of mind, at least where driving is concerned.

When you know your college student is covered anytime he is on the road, it helps you sleep a little better at night. The thought of your child being stranded on the side of the road without immediate help is terrifying but when he has roadside assistance individual coverage, that won’t happen.

Students have a lot to keep them occupied. Studying for exams will keep them busy enough and many students work to help pay for their tuition. They don’t have time to worry about what will happen if they break down on the side of the road.

In fact, it’s probably the last thing they worry about because many young adults just assume everything will be fine. When your student has this type of coverage, you’ll never have to worry about her being stranded on the side of the road in a dangerous situation, either. One call will have help on the way.

What Does Roadside Assistance Individual Policy Cover?

The roadside assistance individual policy offers the same coverage as the vehicle assistance policy. Your college student will have access to towing for student car breakdown cover and leaves him stranded. This type of policy can also cover flat tires, jump-start, fuel delivery, locksmith and more.

Of course, the coverage provided will depend on which plan you choose but all of them have one very important added benefit.

What’s Special about the Roadside Assistance Individual Policy?

The type of policy gives your college student added protection that can be more beneficial than the vehicle assistance due to her busy lifestyle. The great thing about this type of coverage is that it covers the person, not the vehicle. For this reason, she will be covered regardless of whose vehicle she’s driving.

Students like to get out and go places with friends and sometimes, he may end up driving a friend’s car home from a school event or a party. That student may not have any type of emergency service to call in case something happens.

However, depending on the plan your student has with the individual policy, he can call for help if the car has a flat tire or the battery goes dead. If the car breaks down, he can call the 1-800 number on the card and a tow truck will be on the way.

If your daughter has a job that requires her to take the company car out on business and she accidentally locks the keys in the vehicle, no worry. A locksmith will be on their way in no time to take care of the problem.

The individual coverage offered by the roadside assistance individual policy helps protect college students in all types of situations, whether he’s driving his own vehicle or someone else’s. You can’t get better coverage than that and the peace of mind that it gives parents helps to make letting go just a little less stressful. Reliable roadside assistance for roadtrips so your kid always be covered!

To learn more about the roadside assistance individual policy and the benefits it can offer college students, visit Best Roadside Service today.

Do You Need Roadside Assistance?

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You hear a lot about roadside assistance and how it can benefit you but have you ever stopped to think about just how beneficial it can really be? If you don’t do a lot of traveling or go far from home, you may not see how it can benefit you but there are always situations when having this type of coverage can be a lifesaver.

For example, many people rent their home instead of buying. When you’re a renter, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to move from one location to another. If you make the move yourself, then you will be hauling all of your furniture and personal belongings on a truck, van or perhaps you have a utility trailer.

Imagine driving to your new home, your truck is fully loaded and the transmission goes out. You’re stuck on the side of the road with a large portion of your personal belongings. What will do? If you have belong to an auto club you can call for help and have the vehicle, along with all of your things, towed to your home so you can at least unload it. This will be a big relief even though you still have to deal with fixing your truck.

Here’s another scenario that has left many families stranded trying to decide what to do next. You have a trailer full of furniture and it gets a flat tire. You can’t change the tire on a trailer with regular tools when it’s fully loaded. It’s too heavy. You need a floor jack to lift it up and that’s not something most people carry around with them so what do you do now?

You can unload it and sit all of your things on the side of the road, change the tire and then repack everything again. That’s going to take hours and a lot of hard work so it’s not the ideal thing to do. You can unhook the trailer and leave it on the side of the road while you go and try to find help.

But who wants to leave all or even part of their personal belongings sitting on the road unattended? Someone could stay with the trailer until you get back but that’s not very safe so it’s not a good idea either. Even if you have friends or family that could help, they may not be available when you need them.

The only thing left to do is to try to find a garage nearby that will send someone out to help. However, that’s going to take some time, especially if you don’t have any idea of what type of services are available in the area. You may be on the phone for hours before you find someone to help and then, you still have to wait until they have time to show up.

You can’t always prevent things from happening but if you have roadside assistance with a plan that covers flat tires and towing, you only need to make one phone call. The representative for the company will take your information and get you help right away. They have the resources to find someone in the area with the equipment needed to change the tire on a fully loaded utility trailer or to tow your vehicle home.

Roadside assistance can eliminate the hassles and the worry by providing you with the services you need, when you need them, regardless of what type of situation you find yourself in.

Roadside Assistance Reviews Can Help You Choose the Right Plan

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When you’re trying to decide which plan is the right one for you, roadside assistance reviews can be a big help. When you become a member of a roadside assistance program, you have to decide which plan you want. The packages offered will vary in price and contain different services.

Some of the services offered by roadside assistance programs include flat tire service, lockout service, fuel delivery, jumpstart, towing and lost key service. You may want to choose a package that contains all of the services offered but if you’re trying to save money, you may only want a few of them.

The different choices allow you to have a package that is suited for your individual needs but it’s a big decision to make because it will affect how much security you have when you’re on the road. Which services do you choose to do without and which ones do you need the most? If you’re having trouble deciding, reviews can help.

This is not a decision that should be determined by price. Instead, you should consider how much you drive and how far you travel along with your overall physical health and limitations. For example, if you had a flat tire, are you physically able to change it yourself? If your car broke down, do you have someone to help you get your vehicle off the road?

When you’re not sure which services are right for you, roadside assistance reviews can help you make up your mind by seeing how the different services have helped other drivers. If you are someone who has never lost your keys, then you may not need this service. On the other hand, if you’ve ever found yourself sitting on the side of the road in the middle of the night because you thought you could make it to the store before you ran out of gas, fuel delivery can be a lifesaver.

Reviews will help you see how the different services have helped others in the past and this will give you a better idea of whether or not the same services would be beneficial to you. Roadside assistance reviews are written by consumers just like you who want to share their experience with this type of service with others.

The reviews will talk about both good and bad experiences consumers have had. Consumers also talk about how their decision, when deciding which packages to buy, influenced their life. Roadside assistance reviews can help you find the right package for your individual needs so you can have peace of mind and security when you’re on the road.