Melissa Sherrard, Car Insurance Writer
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Yes, Erie has free towing for customers with their roadside assistance coverage. Erie roadside assistance, generally costs about $5 per vehicle per year and includes free towing to the nearest repair facility plus 20 miles. Erie customers can request roadside assistance online, or they can call 800-367-3743.
Erie Roadside Assistance Covers:
- Towing to the nearest repair facility plus 20 miles
- Lockout services
- Flat tires
- Jump starts
- Fuel delivery
- Winching up to 10 feet from the road
While Erie roadside assistance covers towing and other services, it doesn’t cover the cost of repair parts, replacement keys, or major fixes due to things like engine failure or structural damage.
To learn more, you can check out WalletHub’s Erie review, as well as our picks for the best roadside assistance companies.
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