ayuda en carretera
roadside assistance
The Spanish term 'ayuda en carretera' translates to 'roadside assistance' in English. This term refers to a set of services that assist motorists, or bicyclists, whose vehicles have suffered a mechanical failure that leaves the operator stranded. Services could include towing, battery jump start, tire change, vehicle recovery, and fuel delivery. In most cases, these services are provided by a specialist roadside assistance technician or a tow truck driver. These services are typically covered under a vehicle's warranty, insurance, or purchased separately.
Example sentences using: ayuda en carretera
Mi coche se averió, por suerte tuve ayuda en carretera rápida.
My car broke down, luckily I had fast roadside assistance.
This sentence refers to a situation where the speaker's car broke down, but, fortunately, the speaker had quick roadside assistance to help fix the car.
Como viajaba mucho, consideraba esencial contratar ayuda en carretera.
As I traveled a lot, I considered essential to hire roadside assistance.
In this example, the speaker is stating that because they travel a lot, for them it's important to have roadside assistance. This could be due to the increased risk of car problems while on the road.
Un seguro con ayuda en carretera puede ser un verdadero salvavidas.
An insurance with roadside assistance can be a real lifesaver.
Here, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having roadside assistance as part of one's insurance policy, suggesting that it can turn out to be very helpful, even being described as a 'lifesaver', in case of an unexpected car breakdown.