Roadside assistance: Get help 24/7 in Saudi Arabia

Here’s a tip: the next time you buy or renew car insurance, don’t just look at the price! When you compare car insurance prices, look for companies that give you free roadside assistance coverage in Saudi Arabia.

What does roadside assistance mean?

Roadside assistance is a service where, if there’s a problem with your car, you can make a call and a tow truck or a technician will come to help.

Most insurance companies in Saudi Arabia offer this service through third-party providers. This way, it’s available wherever you are — in the city, out on the highway, or even in the middle of nowhere. All year round, day or night.

Roadside assistance in Saudi typically includes,

✅ Towing

If your car breaks down anywhere in Saudi, a tow truck will come and take it to the nearest garage or repair center. Some companies might even send a taxi to get you and your family to your destination.

🔋 Battery jumpstart or change

If your car won’t start because of a dead battery, a technician will come to either jumpstart it or replace the battery.

🛞 Flat tire change

Got a spare tire? You can request a technician to come and change the tire for you.

⛽ Gas delivery

Ran out of gas before making it to the next gas station? No worries—roadside assistance can deliver enough gas to get you to the nearest gas station.

🔐 Unlcoking car doors

Locked your keys inside the car? You can call for help to unlock the door safely without damaging your car.

Things to Keep in Mind

Roadside services vary depending on the company, but often

there’s a limit on how many times you can use their services. For example, you may not be able to request the same service more than once within 72 hours for the same issue.

• Roadside assistance usually does not cover moving the car from one workshop to another.
• The person requesting the service must be the car owner or an authorized driver.
• The service is only available too the insured car —it doesn’t cover other cars.

✨ You might have free roadside assistance already for free

You may already have free roadside assistance coverage if you have comprehensive car insurance from these companies:

• Takaful Al Rajhi
• Tawuniya
• Malath Insurance
• Buruj Insurance
• Walaa Insurance

Also, some car dealerships automatically include free roadside assistance when you buy a new car. Coverage is usually limited to a certain number of years or kilometers. So, call them to get the details!

Is it worth the cost?

Having roadside assistance with your car insurance can really come in handy! We know it might seem like an extra cost when you’re trying to find cheap car insurance in Saudi Arabia, but paying a little extra for this service might save you more money—especially if you:

1. Drive an old car

The older the car, the more likely it is to have problems and break down. Having roadside assistance means less money paid (and less stress) in the long run; because the price can be insane if you search for ‘tow car service near me’ on Google!

2. Drive long distances

Whether you’re commuting daily for work or taking road trips across the Kingdom, it’s nice to know that help is always nearby. Unless you don’t mind relying on strangers’ kindness, or know someone willing to come to your help at short notice!

3. Don’t have any mechanical skills

Not everyone knows how to change a tire or deal with a car that won’t start. If that’s you, then roadside assistance is a must!

We say: be prepared, add it your car insurance!

You can add roadside assistance to third party car insurance or comprehensive. And if you’re buying your car insurance from a price comparison, you can easily see which companies offer it for free and pick the best deal for your needs.