Having a roadside assistance plan probably seems like a no-brainer when it comes to your family car. The last thing you want is to be stranded during a road trip or while commuting to work. But did you think about the importance of having a roadside assistance plan for your company?
A company roadside assistance plan can actually save you and your company money by getting your employee back on the road as quickly as possible if there is a mechanical breakdown or other emergency while driving a company vehicle.
Any business that uses a vehicle for any work activity should be covered through a roadside assistance plan. With the wide variety of vehicle emergencies that can happen, it isn’t worth the risk of saving the small amount coverage cost when compared to the exorbitant amounts of towing and other repair expenses.
Potential lost business
If your driver is out on the road on the way to make an important delivery, what happens if the vehicle breaks down along the way? Having a roadside assistance plan will get him back on the road quickly and back in business.
If you or your employee were to drive a company vehicle to meet an important new client, what happens if that vehicle experiences a flat tire on the way? You don’t want your employee fixing a flat tire out on the highway. Attempting car repairs could jeopardize your company by putting the employee’s safety at risk.
In addition to the benefits of free towing service, many minor repairs can be made on the spot by a trained professional.
A roadside assistance plan will save you money over time
Having commercial roadside assistance coverage is far less expensive than having to pay a locksmith when the keys are locked inside the vehicle or getting it towed to a location where it can be repaired. You won’t have to worry about a missed delivery, or losing a client to the competition because a company vehicle broke down. Remember, a customer typically won’t care what the reason was if you aren’t able to fulfill a promise, whether it was product delivery or a missed appointment.
Just as you don’t want to risk being stranded out on the road without assistance, remember the importance of not leaving your employees or customers stranded due to any vehicle issues.