"Turns out, the fine print capped mileage ridiculously low—I ended up paying extra anyway."
Been there myself... thought I was fully covered until reality hit at 1 AM on a deserted highway. My trusty hatchback decided to call it quits, and like you, I figured my "premium" roadside assistance would have my back. Surprise, surprise—the tow truck driver politely informed me I'd exceeded my allotted miles by about 10 feet (okay, maybe a little more). Ended up shelling out extra cash just to get home safely.
Since then, I've learned to scrutinize the fine print like I'm studying for finals. Honestly, standalone plans can be decent if you're meticulous about the details, but I've personally switched to coverage bundled with my insurance now. Not perfect either, but at least fewer nasty surprises lurking in the small text. Still, can't help but chuckle at how confidently I used to wave around my roadside assistance card—lesson learned the hard way, I suppose.
Yeah, those mileage caps are sneaky... learned that the hard way too. I ended up switching to a plan through my insurance—still gotta watch the fine print, but at least it's clearer. Live and learn, right?
"still gotta watch the fine print, but at least it's clearer."
That's exactly what I've been noticing while shopping around for my first insurance plan. Initially, I was tempted by those cheaper standalone roadside assistance services, but after reading some horror stories about hidden mileage limits, I decided to bundle it with my auto insurance instead. It's a bit pricier upfront, but the transparency and peace of mind seem worth it. Definitely agree—always read the fine print carefully before signing anything...
Good call bundling it with your insurance. I used to have one of those standalone services and found out the hard way about mileage caps... stranded 10 miles from home and still had to pay extra. Definitely worth a few extra bucks for peace of mind.
Yeah, bundling it with insurance definitely makes sense. Did you check if your bundled service has any hidden limits or restrictions, though? Some insurance packages I've seen have fine print about how many tows or roadside calls you can make in a year. Learned that the hard way myself when I broke down twice in the same month—second time they hit me with an extra charge. Also, do you know if your coverage includes stuff like lockouts or jump-starts? Seems obvious, but you'd be surprised how many plans skip those. Honestly, I always double-check these things now... better safe than sorry, right?
