Should I get Honda roadside assistance? (2023)

Car failure never happens at a convenient time or in a convenient place. Paying a tow truck and negotiating with a mechanic makes the situation even more difficult. But with roadside assistance, the process can be made much easier.

Find out how to get Honda Roadside Assistance, what Honda includes in its program and, alternatively, what CARCHEX offers customers.

If you are purchasing an extended warranty that includes roadside assistance, get a free personalized quote by calling866-261-3457or filling out the online form.

Almost all car warranties and extended warranties come with some form of roadside assistance coverage as well as trip interruption coverage. Depending on the provider or manufacturer, you may also receive additional concierge services.

You can get roadside assistance from Honda through yournew car warranty, through an extended warranty or as a service independent of the manufacturer or external company. Honda offers roadside assistance benefits during the 36-month/36,000-mile limited new car warranty through itsextended warranty service, and as a separate product.

You can also get similar benefits through a third-party company such as CARCHEX. CARCHEX offers emergency services and additional benefits that can help you when you are in trouble. These benefits are included in your vehicle service contract or separately at an affordable price.

Towing services transport you to the nearest Honda dealership.

If your vehicle needs major repairs and needs to stay in the shop, you will likely need a rental car. Or, if you're away from home, you may also need to stay in a hotel. Honda offers travel interruption reimbursement for reasonable room, board, and transportation expenses that can help you make ends meet while the mechanic works on your vehicle.

Trip interruption coverage includes:

• Help securing a rental car or taxi upon request
• Help finding emergency hotel reservations upon request
• Up to $100 per day for 3 days ($300 total) cashback

To use trip interruption benefits, your vehicle must be disabled at least 100 miles from where you live.

In addition to Roadside Assistance and Trip Interruption coverage, Honda's Roadside Assistance program includes the following services:

• Get access to flight information including schedules and fares.
• Broadcast messages to your spouse, employer or emergency contact during an emergency.
• Improved directory assistance helps you find ATMs, banks and gas stations. Honda Roadside Assistance can provide phone numbers, addresses and directions.

Some expenses may be your responsibility, such as the cost of fuel, a new tire or a portion of transport costs. Remember to ask your Honda dealer to identify costs that Roadside Assistance does not cover.

Your factory warranty has expired and you no longer have roadside assistance. What happens next? Honda has many awards and positive reviews for its technology and design, but this toocome at the expense of vehicle reliability. For example, some Honda vehicles, including the Honda Odyssey, have reported engine, transmission, and electronics issues, including stalling issues. These common problems can lead to expensive repairs and even more expensive breakdowns.

An extended warranty can provide coverage similar to a factory warranty, and even better, most extended warranties include roadside assistance.

Honda Extended Warranty Roadside Assistance

Honda offers roadside assistance through itsHonda Care Sentinel and Sentinel PlusSoftwarehonda carehas a variety of extended service contracts for new and used vehicles, but some on-the-road benefits are only included in Sentinel Plus plans.

On-the-road benefits include those mentioned above within the factory warranty, as well as additional concierge services such as:

• emergency cash advance
• Emergency assistance for airline tickets
• Insurance claims assistance
• Automatic glass replacement reference
• Shipping of Replacement Personal Items

Sentinel Plus customers will also receive car rental reimbursement of up to $35 for up to six days.

If you want to cover more than one Honda vehicle, you can opt for the Honda Family Plan, which allows road coverage for up to five Honda or Acura vehicles or motorcycles registered in the same household.

Honda's roadside assistance terms depend on the terms of your contract.

If you're concerned about a breakdown, chances are you're also concerned about the cost of major repairs to your vehicle. With an extended warranty, you can get CARCHEX roadside assistance with even more benefits like trip interruption. Roadside services last for the duration of the vehicle's service contract, which can be up to 10 years.

Choose from five levels of coverage, ranging from powertrain to full-service contracts. Every plan includes roadside assistance, plus the relief of knowing you won't have to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for engine, suspension or electronics repairs. The plans are affordable and can bePaid through a monthly payment plan.

Under our CARCHEX Care sample agreement, you can expect reimbursements such as:

• Up to $100 towing service reimbursement for each incident
• Up to $50 per incident for locksmith service
• Up to $320 on Substitute Transportation ($40 per day)
• Up to $300 in trip interruption coverage ($100 per day)

Talk to your CARCHEX specialist to learn more about the price ranges and limitations of each plan.