Some car insurance companies include roadside assistance, otherwise known as breakdown cover in their comprehensive insurance coverage plans that could get you out of a difficult situation while you are on the road. Roadside assistance coverage helps drivers when they can’t get their car back on the road. Whether you lost the car key, ran out of gas, or need your car towed, having a roadside assistance plan can get you out of more than one emergency situation. Roadside assistance can cost anywhere from $5 to more than $100 a year — or it might be a free perk from your credit card company or new car manufacturer. You may have additional expenses beyond this base price for certain services. For example, your plan might cover fuel delivery but require you to pay for the gas. Some policies also limit the number of manual labor hours or how many miles a car can be towed before you’re charged an extra fee.