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Roadside assistance programs offer many benefits, the main one being access to help when you need it most. With so many options available, choosing the right plan for you can be difficult. Let's compare some of the best roadside assistance plans. more AAA AAA Roadside Assistance is one of the largest programs in the United States. An AAA membership provides you with 24/7 tow truck and emergency roadside services. You can expect comprehensive, reliable coverage, regardless of where you live or your situation. As an AAA member, you'll also receive exclusive travel discounts, making the membership even more worthwhile. All annual plans include identity theft protection, and members get Hertz Gold Plus Rewards offers throughout the year. AAA membership prices currently start at $75 per year for a single driver. You can add drivers to your policy for a small monthly or yearly fee. AARP Allstate Roadside provides AARP members with affordable roadside assistance services. Two service tiers, Roadside Assist and Roadside Elite, allow you to choose the membership plan that best suits your driving needs. You can also add additional members to your plan for a flat rate. AARP membership offers various perks, including discounts on car rentals, cruises, flights, and hotels. The Assist tier costs $5.50 per month for the first year. This membership only provides single members with two service calls per year, but if you select the Elite coverage, this doubles. The top-tier plan also includes trip interruption coverage, which covers unexpected changes to your travel plans. Good Sam Good Sam has made a name for itself offering reliable roadside assistance services for RVs. The company offers plans for all types of vehicles, and once you purchase a membership, your spouse and children are also included at no additional charge. Good Sam tends to cover a wider area of roads to better service RVs, which may mean quicker roadside assistance for you and your family. A Good Sam membership includes trip interruption insurance covering up to $1,200 of cancelation expenses. You'll also receive discounts on campgrounds, hotels, local entertainment, and travel. Current prices for Good Sam range from $100 to $180 for automobiles and $129 to $240 for RVs. Better World Club If you're looking for an eco-friendly roadside assistance service, consider Better World Club. This environmentally conscious company assists drivers of automobiles and bicycles in all 50 states. Better World Club provides two membership plans to accommodate various budgets. A third option is available for cyclists. It also offers a price match guarantee and will match a lower offer for a similar service from another provider. Prices for Better World Club range from $62 to $116, which includes up to four roadside assistance calls per year. The company also offers discounts to electric vehicle drivers. A roadside assistance membership can help you navigate unexpected breakdowns. To get the most from a roadside service plan, research the costs and offerings to choose the one that best fits your needs. These four plans are a great starting point as you consider your options.

If you drive an EV, the good news is that your car requires slightly less servicing than most cars with a gas-powered engine. However, this doesn't mean you can rest on your laurels when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Here's an outline of the key steps involved in optimal Honda EV maintenance. Your local Honda dealer can help you out every step of the way. more Avoid Overcharging Your Battery Honda battery packs are remarkably durable, but all EV batteries wear down faster under certain conditions. One such condition is overcharging; when fully charged, your battery pack will degrade more rapidly, so it's best to stop charging once the battery reaches about 80 percent of a full charge. Don't Deplete the Battery Either The longevity of EV batteries also suffers when the battery is empty. Therefore, it's best to never allow your battery to sit with zero charge. Ideally, you should keep it above 20 percent charged at all times. Avoid Excessive Cold or Heat Both the cold of our chilly Idaho winters and the heat of midsummer can harm your EV's battery. Any excessive temperature takes a toll on battery packs, disrupting the internal chemical processes. Whatever the season, protect your car from the elements by keeping it under shade, inside a garage, or snug under an insulated car cover. Top Up or Flush Vehicle Fluids As with any vehicle, the fluids are vital to your EV's health. Your car may not have motor oil to change, but you'll still need to keep a close eye on the coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and differential fluid. Check your owner's manual for detailed guidance on how often to inspect, top up, and flush each fluid. Keep Your Tires in Good Shape Tires are key to road safety, so never neglect to check the air pressure of your tires once a month. You'll also need to have your tires rotated twice a year and replaced when the rubber is damaged or the treads are sufficiently worn down. Have Your Brakes Routinely Inspected Likewise, it's essential to keep your brakes in great shape. Have your brakes professionally inspected twice a year or more, and never hesitate to have them checked if you experience any kind of brake trouble. Book Regular Services at Your Honda Dealer It's easier to keep up with routine EV servicing if you book regular appointments at your local dealership. Our technicians can help to arrange a schedule that fits neatly into your busy lifestyle. We can also send you polite reminders whenever a maintenance visit is due. Visit Coeur d'Alene Honda in Coeur d'Alene, ID, today. We've been helping out the region's drivers since 1968 with a consistent dedication to prompt service and high-quality customer care.

Honda Sensing is an innovative suite of safety systems designed to protect you from accidents. It uses cameras, sonar, sensors, and radar to warn you of potential accident risks so you can intervene and prevent them. Some of these systems actively assist in preventing a collision. We're going to take a close look at some of these Honda safety features that protect you. more Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) LKAS uses a camera to detect the lane line markings on the road to keep you centered in your lane. Once the lines are identified, the system instantly warns you if you're going to leave the lane and a direction indicator isn't active. It supplies visual and audio alerts and will apply mild steering torque to direct you back into your lane. Road Departure Mitigation System (RDMS) RDMS also uses a camera and will detect road edge lines. It's easy to inadvertently stray across line lines, especially if it's dark and you're tired. Unfortunately, this is dangerous as you could easily collide with another vehicle already in that lane. If you're not actively steering to cross the lines, you receive audio and visual alerts to warn you. If you continue to cross the lines, the system provides mild steering torque and/or activates the brakes, depending on the urgency. This gives you sufficient warning to resume steering and move into your lane center. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) A small, dedicated camera watches for road signs and speed limitations and displays an image of the sign on your screen. This can be extremely helpful since it's possible to miss a particular sign when driving. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) This state-of-the-art system scans the area ahead of you for vehicles. If a vehicle is detected, the system determines if an accident is likely based on your speed and the distance to the other vehicle. The system will beep and a brake warning will appear on your screen to alert you if you need to slow down or stop to avoid a collision. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) CMBS uses a camera and radar to detect any vehicle ahead of your Honda. If the system identifies a potential collision risk on the road, it will provide audio and visual warnings. If you don't apply the brakes, it applies light braking to slow your Honda. If CMBS determines a collision is inevitable and you haven't applied the brakes, it automatically engages hard braking to bring you to an almost instant stop. This swift action may prevent an accident or will reduce damage from an accident. These systems are included in every Honda, and your model may have additional safety features. If you'd like to know more, contact us today at Coeur d'Alene Honda in Coeur d'Alene, ID.