Kia Roadside Assistance: How the Company Saved Me on a Holiday

Buying a Kia was one of the first adult decisions I made on my own. Without a co-signer, I was able to make a down payment and get approved for the loan in no time. Kia cars are some of the most inexpensive for sale in America, but with it comes a five-year, 60,000 mile roadside assistance guarantee. It seemed to be an added bonus to the price deal and extensive warranty that comes with every Kia car, though I never thought I would have to use it. I found out I was wrong on Christmas Eve morning.

To give you an overview of the Kia Roadside Assistance Program, it generally includes the following scenarios: out of gas assistance, flat tire assistance, lockout assistance, jump start assistance, and trip interruption expense benefits. In addition to these services, the Kia Roadside Assistance Program includes towing to the nearest authorized Kia dealer or an alternative service location in the event of a warranty-related problem. Roadside services are limited to $75 per occurrence and the Kia Roadside Assistance Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542). Car owners must provide their Kia vehicle identification number (VIN) at the time of the call, which can be found on your insurance card, vehicle registration or at other areas in the Kia, including the dash of the vehicle on the driver's side or the door jamb of the driver's door.