# What is roadside assistance coverage?

> Roadside assistance coverage pays or arranges specified help when a covered vehicle becomes disabled.

Glossary date: May 18, 2026.

## How it works

Services may include towing, a jump start, tire change, lockout help, or fuel delivery. Distance, cost, and service limits vary.

## Example

A battery fails in a parking lot. The roadside program sends a provider for a jump start, subject to the plan's terms.

## Why it matters

A plan may arrange service without paying every charge, and frequent requests may be recorded.

## What to check on your policy

Review towing distance, reimbursement rules, service limits, excluded vehicles, and whether you must call the program first.

Coverage, definitions, limits, and legal requirements vary by policy and state. Your declarations page and policy forms control your coverage.

## Related terms

- [Coverage limit](https://locations.goautoinsurance.com/car-insurance-glossary/coverage-limit.md)
- [Policy endorsement](https://locations.goautoinsurance.com/car-insurance-glossary/policy-endorsement.md)
- [Car insurance claim](https://locations.goautoinsurance.com/car-insurance-glossary/car-insurance-claim.md)

- [Car insurance guide](https://locations.goautoinsurance.com/car-insurance-guide.md)
- [Complete glossary](https://locations.goautoinsurance.com/car-insurance-glossary.md)