{"id":26079,"date":"2022-03-08T16:08:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T08:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/?p=26079"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:50:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:50:38","slug":"what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it","title":{"rendered":"What Is Roadside Assistance? Do You Need It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Car breakdowns may happen unexpectedly. Many reasons, such as a flat tyre, empty fuel tank, or a flat battery, can cause your car to stop in the middle of your road trip. Worse, not everyone keeps the tools in their car to repair their car damage on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where roadside assistance plays an important role. Roadside assistance is a form of protection if your car breaks down on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most insurance companies offer roadside assistance coverage for comprehensive insurance policyholders. However, if your insurance coverage does not include roadside assistance, you may want to purchase it as an add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d8355caf5cf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Emergency_towing_assistance\" title=\"Emergency towing assistance\">Emergency towing assistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Emergency_roadside_repair_services\" title=\"Emergency roadside repair services\">Emergency roadside repair services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Other_services\" title=\"Other services\">Other services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Alternative_travel_assistance\" title=\"Alternative travel assistance \">Alternative travel assistance <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Ambulance_rides\" title=\"Ambulance rides\">Ambulance rides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Transmission_of_emergency_information\" title=\"Transmission of emergency information\">Transmission of emergency information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Vehicle_repatriation_to_Malaysia\" title=\"Vehicle repatriation to Malaysia\">Vehicle repatriation to Malaysia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Should_you_get_roadside_assistance\" title=\"Should you get roadside assistance?\">Should you get roadside assistance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Lists_of_roadside_assistance_offered_by_several_insurance_companies\" title=\"Lists of roadside assistance offered by several insurance companies\">Lists of roadside assistance offered by several insurance companies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Allianz_Malaysia\" title=\"Allianz Malaysia\">Allianz Malaysia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Etiqa\" title=\"Etiqa\">Etiqa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#AmAssurance\" title=\"AmAssurance\">AmAssurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Liberty_Insurance\" title=\"Liberty Insurance\">Liberty Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#MPI_Generali\" title=\"MPI Generali\">MPI Generali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Takaful_Ikhlas\" title=\"Takaful Ikhlas\">Takaful Ikhlas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#RHB\" title=\"RHB\">RHB<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Pacific_Orient\" title=\"Pacific &amp; Orient\">Pacific &amp; Orient<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/#Be_more_prepared_with_road_assistance_services\" title=\"Be more prepared with road assistance services\">Be more prepared with road assistance services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_roadside_assistance_cover\"><\/span>What does roadside assistance cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"26205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/attachment\/photo1646730302-1\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo1646730302-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roadside assistance is a form of protection if your car breaks down on the road\" class=\"wp-image-26205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-1.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Roadside assistance covers a range of services that vary across providers. Here are several common inclusions in roadside assistance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_towing_assistance\"><\/span>Emergency towing assistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"26206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/attachment\/photo1646730302-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo1646730302-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Emergency towing assistance\" class=\"wp-image-26206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-2.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Car towing service is very crucial in the event of car breakdowns. It provides a service to tow your car to a workshop if it is not repairable at the scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the distance and time, a private car towing service may cost you hundreds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you do not have to worry if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/comprehensive-car-insurance\/\">comprehensive insurance<\/a>. This is because most insurers offer free towing to comprehensive policyholders up to a certain distance or cost. That said, you will only have to bear the cost if the towing distance exceeds the limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may refer to our previous article to get more information regarding this matter: Free Car Towing In Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_roadside_repair_services\"><\/span>Emergency roadside repair services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"26207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/attachment\/photo1646730302-3\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo1646730302-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Emergency roadside repair services\" class=\"wp-image-26207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-3.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Roadside technicians will come to you and assess your vehicle&#8217;s problems. Here are some common roadside repairs that an insurance company provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Jumpstart and battery replacement<\/li><li>Changing of flat tyre<\/li><li>Petrol assistance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Note: The above services will only cover the labour cost. You may need to pay for the cost of the spare parts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_services\"><\/span>Other services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The services listed above are usually included in a roadside assistance package. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some insurance companies include other additional services for certain situations that you may not have thought of until you experience it on the road. Additional services for roadside assistance are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_travel_assistance\"><\/span>Alternative travel assistance <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps arrange for a taxi, make hotel reservations or rent a car should your car experience a breakdown.<br><em>*The policyholder bears the cost of the car rental and <\/em>hotel accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ambulance_rides\"><\/span>Ambulance rides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"26208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/attachment\/photo1646730302-4\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo1646730302-4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ambulance rides\" class=\"wp-image-26208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-4.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides ambulance services and transport in the case of a life-threatening illness or injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transmission_of_emergency_information\"><\/span>Transmission of emergency information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The service offers to send urgent messages to policyholders&#8217; families, friends, or business colleagues during an emergency for free upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vehicle_repatriation_to_Malaysia\"><\/span>Vehicle repatriation to Malaysia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"26209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-is-roadside-assistance-do-you-need-it\/attachment\/photo1646730302-5\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo1646730302-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vehicle repatriation to Malaysia\" class=\"wp-image-26209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/photo1646730302-5.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Roadside assistance may also include transportation service should your car break down or meet with an accident across states, usually applicable to Singapore, Thailand, and Brunei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, Bantuan IKHLAS service is applicable in Malaysia and Singapore. In addition, it is also applicable in the region of South Thailand and Brunei, within a 25km radius of the Malaysian border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_get_roadside_assistance\"><\/span>Should you get roadside assistance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/en\">auto insurance<\/a> companies offer roadside assistance as a policy add-on. However, the benefits may vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please go through your policy to fully understand the coverage. If you are entitled to free services as stipulated in your policy plan, you should take advantage of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth considering getting these add-ons in your policy if your coverage does not include any of the benefits above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lists_of_roadside_assistance_offered_by_several_insurance_companies\"><\/span>Lists of roadside assistance offered by several insurance companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allianz_Malaysia\"><\/span>Allianz Malaysia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free 24-hour unlimited towing distance<\/li><li>Free car replacement<\/li><li>Flood coverage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etiqa\"><\/span>Etiqa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free 24-hour towing assistance up to 200km<\/li><li>Alternative travel assistance<\/li><li>Emergency evacuation assistance<\/li><li>Vehicle repatriation to Malaysia<\/li><li>Emergency message transmission<\/li><li>Extended assistance to family and friends<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AmAssurance\"><\/span>AmAssurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free 24-hour towing service within 50km round-trip (30km for Sabah &amp; Sarawak)<\/li><li>Breakdown assistance (\u200b\u200bchanging flat tyres, jumpstart, battery replacement)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liberty_Insurance\"><\/span>Liberty Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free towing for an accident and breakdown<\/li><li>Breakdown assistance (jumpstart, battery replacement, fuel delivery, tyre replacement)<\/li><li>Alternative travel assistance<\/li><li>Emergency evacuation assistance<\/li><li>Interstate ambulance service<\/li><li>International roadside assistance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MPI_Generali\"><\/span>MPI Generali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free 24-hour nationwide towing service<\/li><li>Breakdown assistance (emergency battery delivery)<\/li><li>Emergency message transmission<\/li><li>Stolen car recovery assistance<\/li><li>Alternative travel assistance<\/li><li>Accommodation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takaful_Ikhlas\"><\/span>Takaful Ikhlas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free 24-hour towing service within 100 km from the breakdown site<\/li><li>Breakdown assistance (jumpstart, battery replacement, tyre replacement)<\/li><li>Emergency message transmission<\/li><li>Car rental and accommodation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RHB\"><\/span>RHB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free 24-hour towing service (within or outside Malaysia)<\/li><li>Breakdown assistance<\/li><li>Taxi assistance and hotel accommodation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pacific_Orient\"><\/span>Pacific &amp; Orient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>24-hour free towing service up to RM350 (for cars) and up to RM150 (for motorcycles)<\/li><li>Breakdown assistance (minor roadside repairs, battery and tyre replacement, alarm system malfunction, jumpstarting)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_more_prepared_with_road_assistance_services\"><\/span>Be more prepared with road assistance services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roadside assistance can ease your mind if a vehicle emergency occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare your options and any existing coverage to see what you need before purchasing a plan. 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