When in the market to find a great emergency roadside assistance company, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you go out, and just purchase a plan.  There are a lot of companies out there besides AAA that can help you with any problems that may exist on the road.

Questions you should ask

• How much are you going to pay?
• Is the plan for everybody, or just the applier?
• What can you get each year?
• Are there limits?
• Will I get charged for some calls?
• Is everything free?

Like health insurance, there are plans that can get very expensive, but there are also some that are fairly minimal.  This is why you’ll want to ask these questions above to make sure that you get a plan that suits your needs, and one that you think is worth the money as well.

Who can I sign up with?

When it comes down to emergency roadside assistance, there are a few companies that come to mind.

• OnStar: A GM product that comes equipped in a lot of GM vehicles.  Yes, the service is going to cost extra, but the benefits that you’ll receive are phenomenal.    Besides the roadside assistance, you’re going to receive GPS technology, as well as anything else OnStar can help you with.
• AAA: A common household name, AAA has been around for years.  AAA not only can give you great roadside assistance, they can also insure your car, and give you discounts at 1,000s of retailers nationwide.  It’s a win-win for all.

When looking at service plans, consider other companies such as Sam’s Club, AARP, Road America, and others.  The point of this post is to show you exactly what you should look out for, as well as how to compare for the best deal possible.