Does General Motors have free roadside assistance? This question is about General Motors

Does General Motors have free roadside assistance?

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Leif Olson, Car Insurance Writer

@leif_olson_1 • 11/18/21 This answer was first published on 11/18/21. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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Yes, General Motors does have free roadside assistance coverage. When you purchase a new vehicle from General Motors, you will usually get roadside assistance coverage for up to 60,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first – without incurring any additional costs.

General Motors Roadside Assistance Benefits

Towing to the nearest General Motors dealership
Jump starts
Fuel delivery
Lockout service
Flat tire change

If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance.

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Is roadside assistance worth it?

Yes, roadside assistance is worth it if you have an old car, regularly drive long distances, live somewhere with bad weather (especially snowstorms), or are unfamiliar with car maintenance. Roadside assistance can be cheap, and it can help with everything from towing and winching to jump-starts and lockout services.

When Roadside Assistance Is Worth It

You have an old car. Cars that are at least 10 years old are twice as likely...

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What is covered under roadside assistance?

Roadside assistance covers towing to nearby service stations, battery changes or jump-starts, and delivery of fuel or oil. Many roadside assistance programs also cover locksmith services up to a certain dollar amount and replacing a flat tire with an existing spare.

What Roadside Assistance Covers

Towing

From 3 to 200 miles per tow, depending on the plan

Extraction services

Removal of vehicles...

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Does car insurance cover towing?

Car insurance does not cover towing if you have a liability-only policy, but it might if you have full coverage. Many full coverage car insurance policies will reimburse drivers for towing that results from a collision but won’t cover towing due to a mechanical issue or breakdown.

Some full coverage policies only cover towing if you pay extra for roadside assistance, though. Roadside assistance is usually an easy and affordable add-on. You can add it...

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