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Hidden Lifeline: Are You Missing Your Roadside Assistance Benefits?
October 18, 2025 Off

Hidden Lifeline: Are You Missing Your Roadside Assistance Benefits?

By The Admiral Staff

Many drivers are unaware of the roadside assistance benefits they already have through their car warranty or auto insurance. These benefits, often unused, can provide services like flat tire changes, lockout assistance, and even EV charging, offering safety, convenience, and saving time and money when facing car trouble. Accessing these services is typically easy through a provider’s app and usually doesn’t impact insurance rates.

Road Trip Rescue: Finding the Right Roadside Assistance Plan
July 10, 2025 Off

Road Trip Rescue: Finding the Right Roadside Assistance Plan

By The Admiral Staff

This article explores roadside assistance options for Americans planning summer road trips. It distinguishes between roadside assistance (coverage that covers costs) and roadside dispatch (where you pay for service). The article compares various providers, including auto clubs like AAA and Better World Club, auto insurers, car manufacturers (like Hyundai, Tesla, and Toyota), and membership organizations like AARP and Costco. Costs vary widely, from around $10-$40 annually with insurance add-ons to $130-$240

Hidden Savings: Unlocking Car Insurance Discounts You Didn’t Know Existed
July 6, 2025 Off

Hidden Savings: Unlocking Car Insurance Discounts You Didn’t Know Existed

By The Admiral Staff

To potentially lower car insurance costs, it’s essential to actively seek out and ask about available discounts. Many aren’t applied automatically. Some common discounts to inquire about include those for low mileage, usage-based insurance (tracking driving habits), affiliations (employer, AARP, etc.), completing a defensive driving course, paying premiums in full, and opting for paperless billing with auto-pay. Regularly shopping around for rates and re-evaluating eligibility for discounts is also recommended.