Roadside assistance

Post by **Checker** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:21 am

My wife informs me that with motor vehicle insurance you also get roadside assistance in the event of a breakdown. Is this correct ?
If so how does it work?

Post by **hhfarang** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:07 am

It is true with my policy and I think with most but it may vary by company. Be sure and check the literature or ask the agent that question specifically before you sign up.

Post by **Guess** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:40 pm

It is true, but major failures only. They will not repair your vehicle at the side of the road.

Check the small print. I think if you call them out and they find you have a flat tire or have run out of fuel you will get a really fat bill which you will have to pay before you get the vehicle back.

The breakdown service had a hell of a fight with a taxi rental company in Surat when my brother in law fell asleep and wrote his BKK taxi off.

Post by **STEVE G** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:13 pm

I’ve noticed that around Bangkok the insurance company that I use, (Vihaya, or however it’s spelt) have breakdown trucks touring around, but I’ve never seen one anywhere else.