How to Find Emergency Road Service When You Travel

Emergency road service is never more valuable than it is when you are traveling. It provides you with peace of mind and knowledge that you will have assistance if something happens. Locating help depends on the service you are using. Here are a few tips that will help you to find emergency road service when you travel.

• Call the 800 number on your membership card - Most services will send you a membership card when you join their emergency roadside service. The 800 number on the card will connect you with one of their representatives who will be able to call for service with one of their registered agents in the area that you are in. There may be a shortcut or special number that you can also program in and dial from your cell phone. If they do not have an agent in that area, they will be able to give you further directions on how to find services.


• Call *HP - This will connect you with the state highway patrol. Tell them what your problem is and let them know where you are located. They can also help you to identify resources and send help your way. There are road assistance vehicles that can be dispatched to your location in most states or along most major Interstates. This is a valuable feature, especially if you are in an isolated area or unsafe area.


• Press your OnStar button - Many vehicles now come with this valuable feature.  One press of the button will connect you with a live operator, who will be able to help you find the resources in the area that you are in. Tell them what your problem is and they will help to connect you to the help you need.


• Call *411 or Directory Assistance from your cell phone - Ask them for listings for tow companies or garages in the area that you are in. It may be more difficult and more expensive to have to find help this way, but it is better than being stranded on the road.