How roadside assistance is useful in Alaska
The different providers
Conclusion
How roadside assistance is useful in Alaska
Roadside assistance is any service such as AAA where you can call them for help with issues such as a flat tire, locking your keys in your car and getting your car towed. These things happen occasionally and having someone a phone call away who is an expert at fixing these issues is incredibly handy especially considering these services can be used twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty five days a year.
In Alaska, you will almost certainly need roadside assistance more frequently than you do anywhere else. This is because of the long desolate roads without service stations for increments of up to fifty plus miles. It is also because of the harsh winter weather which can leave roads full of snow and ice. This can easily lead to your car getting stuck or stranded and needing a tow. Thankfully, most roadside assistance services will allow you at least two free service calls per year.
The different providers
There are several different roadside assistance providers you can choose from. Their services and prices will vary so, choose carefully:
- AAA – Triple A is the most widely used and famous of any roadside assistance program. It has the best network of providers. It also is considered to have the best member benefits. Plans start at $58 per year.
- All State – All State is famous for insurance but many do not know that they also have a roadside assistance program for which you do not need to have their insurance to become a member of. Its best benefit is that it is the cheapest reliable program that you can find with plans starting at $52 a year. They also have a very easy to use app.
- Good Sam – For Alaska, Good Sam might be your best option because it boasts unlimited towing, jump starts, flat repairs, lockout service and fuel delivery. The lockout could cost you in terms of labor. Plans start at $70 per year. This is by far the best plan for RVs and trailers as well.
- BRS – BRS offers the quickest average response time at just over half an hour. They also offer some of the most customizable plans for those with specific roadside needs. Plans start at $65 a year.
Conclusion
When it comes to your safety and comfort when you are driving, you can never be too prepared. That is why taking a proactive step like getting a roadside assistance plan can make all the difference, especially in Alaska. Without a roadside plan in Alaska, you could get stuck on the side of a snowy road for hours and will end up paying hundreds in fees when you could have paid fifty or sixty bucks for a year of a roadside plan instead.
