Does Insurance Cover Tow Truck?

When your car breaks down and you need to get it towed to the nearest repair shop, you may wonder: Does insurance cover tow truck costs? The answer is not as simple as it seems. It depends on the details of your policy, as well as the reason for the tow.

If you have a full-coverage policy, chances are your insurance will cover at least part of the cost of having your car towed. The amount that is covered typically depends on the reason for the tow or what caused your vehicle to breakdown. For instance, if you have roadside assistance included in your policy, then most routine tows – such as when your car runs out of gas or has a flat tire – would be covered up to a certain dollar amount.

Personal Injury and Liability Coverage

If your car needs to be towed due to an accident, then personal injury and liability coverage may provide coverage for some or all of the cost of the tow depending on who is at fault in the accident. If you are found not at fault or partially at fault, then any costs associated with having your car towed should be covered under either personal injury or liability coverage depending on which one applies in your case.

Comprehensive Coverage

Comprehensive coverage is another type of insurance that may pay for some or all of a tow truck cost depending on what caused the breakdown. Comprehensive coverage will generally cover costs associated with having a vehicle towed due to events such as theft, vandalism, natural disasters like floods and fires, and other non-collision related circumstances.

Conclusion

In conclusion, whether or not insurance covers tow truck costs varies from policy to policy and from situation to situation. If you are unsure whether or not you are covered for a tow truck service, it’s best to review your policy documents or contact your insurance provider directly so they can explain exactly what type of coverage you have and how much it would cost if you needed to use it.

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Susan Delgado