Breakdown assistance, at its most basic, gives drivers access to a tow when they've become immobile. It also provides road services, such as flat-tire changing and key retrieval, in the event of minor emergencies. Auto clubs, for yearly membership fees, provide these services to anyone who joins. There are several auto clubs that offer breakdown assistance, but there are additional services that potential members should consider when they are looking to join.

Optional Breakdown Assistance Services to Consider

For many drivers, there are important breakdown-assistance services beyond the occasional tow or flat-tire change. Some of them include:

  1. Comprehensive protection for all owned vehicles
  2. Member discounts on hotels and motels when traveling
  3. Emergency fluid delivery
  4. Trip interruption reimbursement
  5. Medical referral (when out of town)

These breakdown assistance services are commonly more important for those drivers who travel frequently, whether on business or for pleasure. Member discounts are particularly useful for either type of driver in order to keep costs down when on the road. Discounts are based on the time of year and the establishment you choose, but they generally fall in the 10- to 20-percent range. Trip protection also protects frequent travelers by reimbursing travel costs should you suffer a breakdown and require assistance that terminates your trip.

Good Sam RV Roadside Assistance provides breakdown assistance and road services to members with two levels of membership. Platinum membership includes all of the services a basic membership would include as well as additional features.