💡 REAL STORY · CONSUMER TIP · ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

How I Saved $90 by Using a Benefit I Was Already Paying For

Many drivers pay for roadside assistance through their insurance, credit card, wireless provider, or vehicle warranty — and never use it.

KUWAYNE GREEN · FOUNDER, CAS VERIFIED JUNE 2026 ✅ REAL STORY 5 MIN READ

I'll be straightforward with you. I've worked in and around the automotive industry for years. I've helped people navigate car problems, insurance claims, and repair shops across South Florida. And I still paid full price for a tow — more than once — when I didn't have to.

Not because I didn't have coverage. I did. I just never thought to check before I called the truck.

The Real Numbers

My car needed a tow. In the past I would have called a tow truck directly and paid somewhere between $125 and $150 out of pocket. That's what I thought it cost. That's what I accepted without question.

This time I used my roadside assistance coverage through my auto insurance. They dispatched a driver, he showed up, and the job was done. The only reason I paid anything at all was because the tow distance exceeded the mileage limit covered by my policy.

KEY TAKEAWAYS — REAL NUMBERS
Typical tow cost (out of pocket)
$125–$150
Actual out-of-pocket cost
$60
Personal savings — one tow
$65–$90
Why I paid anything at all
Exceeded covered mileage

That's money I left on the table for years — because I didn't make one phone call first.

Check Before You Pay

Before paying out of pocket for any of these services:

🚛 Towing
🔋 Jump starts
🔑 Lockout service
🛞 Flat tire assistance
⛽ Fuel delivery
🔧 Minor roadside repairs

Check whether you already have coverage through one of these five sources first:

✅ WHERE YOUR COVERAGE MIGHT ALREADY BE
Check all five before spending a dollar out of pocket.
1
Your Auto Insurance Policy
Most policies include roadside assistance as an add-on. Call your insurance company and ask directly: "Do I have roadside on my policy and what are the limits?" If you do — save that number in your phone today, not when you're stranded.
2
Your Credit Card Benefits
All Visa Signature cards include roadside dispatch. Chase Sapphire Reserve covers up to $50 per event, up to four times per year. Call the number on the back of any Visa or Mastercard and ask if roadside dispatch is included.
3
Your Wireless Carrier Plan
T-Mobile Go5G includes a free year of AAA membership. Verizon offers roadside assistance for $4.99 per month per line. AT&T discontinued new signups but existing subscribers are still covered. Log into your account or call your carrier.
4
AAA or Another Motor Club
If you're an AAA member — or received a free year through T-Mobile — this covers towing, flat tires, jump starts, lockouts, and fuel delivery across the U.S. Many people forget they have it.
5
Your Vehicle Manufacturer Warranty
Many new and certified pre-owned vehicles include roadside assistance through the manufacturer for the duration of the warranty. Check your glove box documents or the manufacturer's website.
💡 CAS VERIFIED TIP
The cheapest solution isn't always finding a lower price. Sometimes the biggest savings come from understanding the benefits you're already paying for.

How I Met Joel at Only Towing LLC

The tow that saved me $90 wasn't just a financial lesson — it introduced me to Joel at Only Towing LLC.

He showed up on time. He handled everything professionally. He worked directly with my insurance program without any friction. By the time my car was loaded, I already knew I wanted him in the CAS Verified network.

That's the standard every provider in this network has to meet. Not a pitch. Not a referral from a stranger. Personal experience first.

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Only Towing LLC
TOWING & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE · DADE & BROWARD COUNTY
Owner Joel and his team provide professional towing and roadside assistance across Dade and Broward County. They work directly with most major insurance companies and roadside assistance programs — so in many cases members pay little or nothing out of pocket. Founder verified.
✓ CAS VERIFIED FOUNDING PARTNER

The Pattern CAS Verified Is Building

This story is part of a larger pattern of real results for real South Florida drivers:

These aren't discounts or coupons. These are situations where the right knowledge — or the right phone call — made a significant financial difference. That's what CAS Verified was built to provide.

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