Tag: roadside assistance

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

Winter Car Survival: Your Essential Emergency Kit
December 5, 2024 Off

Winter Car Survival: Your Essential Emergency Kit

By The Admiral Staff

To prepare for winter driving and potential emergencies, it’s essential to pack a winter car emergency kit. The kit should include items like a phone charger (and power bank), flashlight, multi-purpose radio, warm winter gear (hats, gloves, blankets), a foldable shovel, road salt or kitty litter for traction, snacks and water, flares and jumper cables, a first aid kit, and basic tools like an ice scraper. These items can be relatively inexpensive and readily available, ensuring safety and

11 Spots for Free Air: Save Money & Stay Safe on the Road
January 10, 2024 Off

11 Spots for Free Air: Save Money & Stay Safe on the Road

By The Admiral Staff

The article details 11 places where drivers can get free air for their tires, saving money on a typically small but recurring expense. These include Discount Tire, warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam’s Club – membership required), Wawa (East Coast), Firestone, Goodyear, Les Schwab, local mechanic shops, car dealerships, and various gas station chains like Big O Tires, GATE, and QuikTrip. Notably, California and Connecticut have state laws requiring gas stations to offer free air,