Verizon Roadside Assistance provides your eligible vehicle with service for common emergency situations. Get battery jumps, towing service, help with a flat tire and more.*
Roadside Assistance service costs depend on whether or not you have a Roadside Assistance subscription. If you're a Verizon wireless customer you can pay per use. Or subscribe to Roadside Assistance** to get your services included.
Learn more about service costs. For more information review the Roadside Assistance Terms & Conditions.
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*Roadside Assistance service is through third-party providers.
**Subscription not available to Prepaid customers.
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Roadside Assistance FAQs
Feel safer while you travel with Roadside Assistance. Get car battery jumps, towing service, help with a flat tire and more.
About Roadside Assistance
- Vehicle winching up to a $100 limit.
- Fuel delivery of up to 3 gallons of fuel.
- Jump start a dead battery.
- Change a flat tire with your inflated spare.
- Lock out assistance.
- Up to 10 miles towing free in a wireless coverage area. $5.76 for each additional mile.
- Subscribers receive up to 4 service claims in a wireless coverage area per year and 1 additional service claim in non-coverage area per year, available through Verizon's Roadside Assistance service using Apple’s Roadside Assistance via satellite.
- Important: Non-coverage area service requests are available only through Apple® Phone 14® or newer iPhone devices with iOS 17.2 or later.
- Tow - $154 for first 5 miles ($7.25 for each mile additional)
- Tire change - $98
- Fuel delivery, lockout and/or jump start - $92
- Tow - $154 for the first 5 miles ($7.25 for each mile additional)
- Tire change - $98
- Fuel delivery, lockout and/or jump start - $92
- RVs
- Boats
- Trailers
- Vehicles with more than 2 axles
- Vehicles with more than 4 wheels
- Vehicles designed or modified for commercial or heavy-duty use (e.g., limousines, emergency vehicles)
- Vehicles exceeding 10,000 lbs gross vehicle weight
What is Roadside Assistance, and what services are included for no additional charge?
How much does Roadside Assistance cost when I have a subscription?
A Roadside Assistance subscription costs $4.99/month for each enrolled line on your account.
With a Roadside Assistance subscription, the following assistance is included at no extra charge:
Commercial rates can be arranged for service after the limit has been reached or for services not covered.
Important: The enrolled Verizon phone must be physically present at the time of service to be covered by the subscription.
*First year starts on your enrollment date. Service claims reset to 4 in wireless coverage area and 1 in non-coverage area on January 1 each year. Subscription services become effective 48 hours after the service is added to your line.
How much does Roadside Assistance cost without a subscription?
Verizon wireless customers can use Roadside Assistance without a subscription. The pay per use rates with tax included are:
How much does Roadside Assistance cost if my enrolled mobile device isn't present?
The mobile device that's enrolled in the Roadside Assistance subscription must be physically present to be covered by the subscription. If not, you pay:
How do I get a Roadside Assistance subscription?
You can sign up for Roadside Assistance on the Services & Perks page in My Verizon.
Note: The service follows the device, so you must have an enrolled device with you to receive Roadside Assistance. If you have more than one eligible device on your account, you may want to enroll each device.
You can cancel this feature any time through your Services & Perks in My Verizon.
Need help right now? Contact Roadside Assistance for help.
Why should I register my vehicles in the Verizon Roadside Assistance service portal?
While you don't have to pre-register your vehicles to request help through the Roadside Assistance service request portal, we encourage you to add your vehicle's details prior to use. This will make it easier to request emergency roadside services in the future.
You can register up to 10 vehicles.
Note: Call #ROAD from your enrolled Verizon smartphone to have a link to the Roadside Assistance service request portal sent to your phone. Airtime, message and data rates may apply.
What if someone else is driving my car and needs Roadside Assistance?
Another person can receive Roadside Assistance if the enrolled device is physically present where assistance is needed. The service follows the phone, not any one individual or vehicle.
Note: The enrolled member's name and mobile device number must also be confirmed.
When I sign up for Roadside Assistance, how soon does it start?
Your subscription service coverage becomes effective 48 hours after your enrollment in the program.
If immediate service is needed within the first 48 hours, you may be charged the non-subscriber pay per use rates.
How many vehicles does Roadside Assistance cover? What vehicles are eligible for Roadside Assistance?
Roadside Assistance is specific to your mobile device number, so service will be provided for any eligible vehicle (including electric vehicles and motorcycles) you're driving or riding in, as long as the enrolled mobile device is physically present when services are given.
Roadside Assistance doesn't cover these vehicles:
What do I need to have with me to use Roadside Assistance?
To receive service you'll only need to have the mobile device with you that's enrolled in Roadside Assistance.
Note: The enrolled member’s name and mobile device number must also be confirmed.
Requesting Roadside Assistance Service
- Request Roadside Assistance online – Save time and immediately access the service request portal
- Call:
- #ROAD (#7623) from your enrolled phone
- 1-87-ROADSIDE from any phone
- Vehicle type (i.e., make, model and color)
- Your location (the nearest major street/crossroad, if known)
- If the cost of the service exceeds the amount covered by Roadside Assistance, you're responsible for any additional charges. Any additional cost is collected during the initial call to Verizon Roadside Customer Service (e.g., a tow claim that exceeds 5 miles results in an additional $7.25/mile fee).
- If you're a Roadside Assistance subscriber, up to 10 miles towing is included in the subscription and overage is charged $5.76 a mile. If you're a non-subscriber or above your limit the cost is $154.
- In Messages, tap the New Message button to start a conversation.
- In the address field, type "Roadside." When you're off the grid with no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, you'll see the option to request Roadside Assistance via satellite.
- Tap Roadside Assistance.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to connect to a satellite and request help.
- The name of the company providing service to you
- The providing company's phone number
- Estimated time of arrival
- The original receipt from the service provider
- Your name, address, authorization number and mobile number
I need Roadside Assistance. What do I do?
When you need Roadside Assistance here's what to do:
When you're in a wireless coverage area
Roadside Assistance will prepare a request for service dispatch. You'll need to provide:
When you're in a non-coverage area
Those with iPhone 14, or newer iPhone devices with iOS 17.2 or later can access Verizon Roadside Assistance service using Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite.
For a limited time, Verizon customers can get 1 free service claim from a non-coverage area. Service available to iPhone 14 or newer devices with iOS 17.2 or later.
Note:
How do I request Roadside Assistance via satellite on iPhone?
To request Roadside Assistance via satellite on iPhone:
What is a Roadside Assistance text confirmation alert?
In a wireless coverage area, you have the option to get a text message when you call for assistance.* The text includes:
You can opt-in or out at any time.** Text confirmation alerts are sent to your Verizon mobile device, unless you provide an alternate mobile number when you contact Roadside Assistance.
Note: You'll get one text message per dispatch.**
Here's an example alert:
Verizon Roadside Assistance
ABC Towing
555-555-5155
5:30 PM
1 msg/query. Reply HELP for help. STOP to cancel. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.
Note: In a non-coverage area, Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite delivers all the information. There’s no need to opt in to get a message.
*Applies to assistance only in wireless coverage areas. Doesn’t apply to non-coverage areas.
**Message and data rates may apply. If you no longer want to receive text message alerts, respond STOP to the original text message. Or contact Verizon Roadside Assistance Customer Service.
Will I automatically receive a text message alert from Roadside Assistance when I call for roadside service?
No. To get a text message alert when you request roadside service, you must verbally agree (opt-in) to receive a text message alert.
Can I use Roadside Assistance on restricted roadways?
Service may be limited by local traffic rules and regulations, such as restricted roadways and toll roads. Roadside Assistance from Verizon may not be available in all areas due to such regulations and rules.
In such areas, only certain service vehicles that have been designated by local authorities are authorized to perform service. If you happen to require service in one of these areas, the Verizon Roadside Assistance Customer Service Representative will assist you with your options.
The Roadside Assistance program can't ensure safety. If there are safety concerns, you should call 911 first.
Can I get roadside services on my own, even if I have Roadside Assistance?
Yes. Before securing your own roadside services, contact Verizon Roadside Assistance for pre-approval. You may be reimbursed up to $80.
How do I get reimbursed for roadside services if I'm a Roadside Assistance subscriber?
Roadside Assistance subscribers can request reimbursement for securing your own roadside services*. Send the following to the address below:
Claims must be postmarked within 60 days of the date of service.
Verizon Roadside Assistance Program
PO Box 5039
Carol Stream, IL 60197-5039
Email: VZWSubmit@allstate.com
*Reimbursement applies to wireless coverage areas only. Doesn't apply to non-coverage area emergency calls.
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