How One Summer Breakdown Could Cost $2,000 (and How to Avoid It)

Young couple inspecting a blue car with steam rising from the hood, indicating engine overheating, while an older man observes nearby, reflecting a roadside breakdown situation.

Jason and Maya were two hours into their long-awaited summer road trip when the dashboard light came on. Engine overheating.

They pulled over just as steam began rising from the hood. No cell signal. No idea what was wrong. And worst of all, their insurance didn’t include roadside assistance or out-of-state towing.