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Key Takeaways

  • VW provides free roadside assistance to all VW vehicles under the bumper-to-bumper warranty term.
  • Always keep the Volkswagen Roadside Assistance number handy - (800) 411-6688
  • A factory warranty cover is valid for three years/ 36,000 miles and three years/unlimited miles for Clarity Fuel Cell and electric vehicles.

What Does VW Roadside Assistance Cover?

Volkswagen's roadside assistance is available 24/7 for the first three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Service What it covers
Towing You can use VW's towing service if your car broke down or you were in an accident. VW will take your car to the VW dealer closest to you.
Battery Jumpstart A professional roadside technician will assist you in jumpstarting your battery and get it going again.
Lockout Assistance If you lose, break, or have your keys stolen, this service can help you get back into your car.
Flat Tire Assistance VW will send someone to fix your flat tire using the extra tire provided with your car.
Trip Interruption Reimbursement The trip interruption coverage only covers reasonable costs of up to $500 per disability or event.
Fuel Delivery/Out-of-Charge Assistance This service can only be used up to 5 times a year.

How Does Roadside Assistance Work?

Volkswagen Roadside Assistance comes with your new car's warranty and is available 24/7. Most Volkswagen warranties provide roadside assistance for three years or 36,000 miles. Enter your Volkswagen's VIN to check its warranty status.

Roadside help may conjure images of flat tires, but Volkswagen's package offers several useful services.

For quicker services you can call up the Volkswagen Roadside Assistance number - 1(800) 411-6688.

Volkswagen offers roadside assistance under certain conditions. Trip interruption services are limited to $500, excluding alcohol and petrol. Roadside assistance for fire or vandalism damage is not covered.

Other Ways to Get VW Roadside Assistance

If your Volkswagen's warranty has expired and you don't want an extended warranty, you have other options.

  • Cell phone companies ($5/month): Usually tied to phone billing—not all carriers offer it.
  • Under $20 annual towing and labor: Most insurers offer reasonable roadside help, but you may require collision and comprehensive coverage.

Insurance is likely the cheapest method to acquire roadside assistance outside your Volkswagen's warranty. Discuss roadside assistance with your full coverage agent.

What If My VW Warranty Expired?

An extended Volkswagen warranty might provide roadside assistance after your warranty expires.

Most dealers sell extended warranties, but they charge a lot. An extended warranty from a third party saves you money at the dealership.

VW Roadside Assistance Alternative

There are other things you can do if the warranty on your Volkswagen has passed and you want to avoid buying an extended warranty plan.

  • Mobile Company: A cell phone company charges about $5 a month, normally tied to a phone bill cycle—but not all companies offer it.
  • Coverage for towing and work: This costs less than $20 a year. Most insurers offer this as a cheap way to get roadside help. However, you may need to have collision and comprehensive coverage.

Your insurance company is likely the most cost-effective way to get roadside help not covered by your Volkswagen's warranty. Talk to your agent about how to get roadside help with your full coverage insurance.

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FAQ

How long does Volkswagen Assist last?

Roadside Assistance is included for three years or 36,000 miles on all new Volkswagen passenger vehicles sold in the US and Puerto Rico.

Is Volkswagen roadside assistance free?

Yes, VW roadside assistance is free for all warranty holders.

What does VW roadside assistance cover?

Volkswagen's roadside assistance program covers Battery Jumpstart, Fuel delivery / out-of-charge assistance, flat tire assistance, Trip interruption reimbursement, Towing, and Lockout assistance.

How much does VW roadside assistance cost?

Under the warranty, VW offers free of cost roadside assistance services. Once the warranty expires, all roadside assistance services will be provided at a cost.

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