Srinagar, May 22 -- Roadside assistance may seem optional when you are buying or renewing car insurance. But a breakdown can happen without warning, whether it is a flat tyre, weak battery, fuel issue, or sudden mechanical fault.

For Indian drivers, the real question is not whether the add-on sounds useful, but whether it can make a difficult road situation easier to manage. This article will guide you on whether roadside assistance is a luxury or a genuine essential.

What Roadside Assistance Actually Does

Roadside assistance is designed to support you when your car cannot continue the journey safely. Depending on the policy terms, it may offer services such as towing support, battery jump-start, flat tyre assistance, emergency fuel he...