{"id":1536,"date":"2026-09-01T13:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/how-much-is-roadside-assistance\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T03:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:22:40","slug":"how-much-is-roadside-assistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/how-much-is-roadside-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Is Roadside Assistance? Per-Call and Plan Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Roadside assistance costs either a yearly fee for a plan or a one-time charge each time you call. Paying per call with a local company in Metro Detroit, Skyline Towing charges $100 in Wayne County and $125 in Oakland County for a jump start, lockout or flat tire change. A tow is priced separately. Plans through insurers, auto clubs and credit cards vary widely, so compare what&#8217;s included, not just the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skyline&#8217;s roadside prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Service<\/th><th>Wayne County<\/th><th>Oakland County<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Jump start<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td>$125<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Lockout<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td>$125<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Flat tire change (your spare)<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td>$125<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Local tow, first 5 miles included<\/td><td>$125<\/td><td>$145<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Each mile after 5<\/td><td>$4<\/td><td>$4<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A new battery or tire, if you need one, is extra. Macomb County calls are quoted by phone. See all <a href=\"https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/towing-prices\/\">towing and roadside prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What affects the cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where you are. Prices often differ by county or distance from the company.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Parts. The service call covers the labor; a battery, tire or fuel costs extra.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Whether it turns into a tow. If the car can&#8217;t be fixed on site, you pay for the tow too. Ask whether the roadside charge is applied or separate.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Timing. Some companies charge more at night, on weekends or on holidays. Ask before you agree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-2cdc2f8f-df4b-43fd-9779-71cb21749b33\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skyline-roadside-service-truck-residential-call-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"White Skyline Towing Ram 1500 roadside service pickup parked in a residential driveway next to a white Saturn sedan\" class=\"wp-image-1618\" title=\"How Much Is Roadside Assistance? Per-Call and Plan Costs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skyline-roadside-service-truck-residential-call-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skyline-roadside-service-truck-residential-call-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skyline-roadside-service-truck-residential-call-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skyline-roadside-service-truck-residential-call-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skyline-roadside-service-truck-residential-call-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Skyline roadside service truck on a call.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan or pay per call?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Add up how often you&#8217;ve needed roadside help in the last few years. If it&#8217;s rare, paying per call is usually cheaper than a yearly plan. If you&#8217;ve needed help more than once a year, or you drive an older car or travel a lot, a plan may save money. Before buying, check whether you already have coverage through your insurance, your car&#8217;s warranty or a credit card. Our <a href=\"\/blog\/roadside-assistance-plans\/\">plan comparison<\/a> covers what to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Skyline Towing at <a href=\"tel:+12488326000\">(248) 832-6000<\/a>. Dispatch will confirm your total before a truck is sent. More about <a href=\"https:\/\/skylinetowingservice.com\/services\/roadside-assistance\/\">our roadside services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skyline Towing, 6450 E Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48207. <a href=\"tel:+12488326000\">(248) 832-6000<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What roadside assistance costs per call in Metro Detroit, Skyline&#8217;s posted prices, what raises the bill, and when a plan is worth paying 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