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Why Roadside Assistance is so important for women

Roadside assistance is essential for the modern woman; particularly if you regularly drive by yourself. Recent surveys carried out by companies such as Churchill show that women are less likely to check and maintain their cars than their male counterparts. For a moment, imagine you are driving by yourself on a quiet country road and your car splutters to a halt. You are on your own and it is getting dark. If you’re far away from home and it’s getting late, you could be stuck there for hours. There is a possibility that your safety may be at risk. Having breakdown cover can significantly reduce or even prevent many problems that you may face if your car breaks down.

Having the right cover will prevent you from being stuck for hours by yourself in the broken down car. In addition (if you are appropriately covered), the mechanic who assists you will be able to take the appropriate action if he or she cannot repair your car at the roadside.

The three main companies in the UK offering roadside assistance are the AA, RAC and Green Flag. When choosing your cover it is very important to look at what is included in each of the packages offered, what proportion of vehicles are fixed at the roadside and the average response times to broken down vehicles in the UK.

Here are some further questions to ask yourself when considering which company to use for your roadside assistance: Am I covered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year? Is my car taken to my home or a garage near my home for free? Does my breakdown cover package pay for parts if my car needs to be repaired in a garage? Am I covered nationally? Am I covered in other countries? Will I incur additional charges for some services?

Let’s have a look at some of the most popular companies below:

• AA – Average response time of less than 30 minutes. Cover starts from £28
• RAC – Aim to reach you within 40 minutes. Cover starts from £28
• Green Flag – Cover starts from £20

Price very much depends on what is included. The most extensive roadside assistance packages can cost around £200.

Remember to look carefully at what each company and each package offers, so that you can make an informed decision and choose a package that meets all of your needs.

It is highly advisable for all women drivers to have breakdown recovery. Additionally, learn how to care for your car if you don’t already know how to. Regular basic maintenance may reduce the likelihood of your vehicle breaking down. It is always useful to know how to change a flat tyre; you would be amazed at how many people never take the time to learn that! In the unfortunate event that you do break down, roadside assistance will make the experience of a breakdown less costly and stressful.

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