If you are looking at insuring against the perils of vehicle breaking down midway, then there are many who offer those services. MyTVS provides 24 by 7, assistance in most of the states of India, except J&K and north eastern states. The current membership can be availed from silver to platinum which offer breakdown assistance 3 times a year to unlimited times a year respectively. The fees range for a yearly Rs 750 (currently available at Rs555) to Rs 2500. the range of services include Jump Start and battery check, lockout keys, wheel change, car towing facility, taxi arrangement, wrecker facility and fuel arrangement. There are minor repair works that are also included. The response time within the city is around 60 minutes and in villages around 120 minutes.

Website: http://www.mytvs.in/, toll free numbers 1800 425 2002

If you have arrived in Delhi and looking to ensure that you are not stuck anywhere due to breakdown of your vehicle, then RACE is the answer. Rapid Action in Car Emergency (RACE) provides joy to many in the northern part of India. This month the company which has good presence in north and NCR region has shifted focus to South as well. Currently the company provides service to around 25000 customers in the Delhi NCR region. RACE provides its customer annual membership of around Rs 750 for different services which include towing, fuel filling, flat tire help, and jump start etc. RACE this year started operations in major cities of AP, Karnataka and Kerala.

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If you are planning your trip to India or have reached here, and are moving around on your own vehicle, then knowing about the breakdown services really help. A look on the web about breakdown cover services would throw up many options. One of the nationwide options is MYTVS 24X 7 Emergency Services. You are offered help throughout India except locations like Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the 7 northeast states. There is a silver, gold and platinum membership. The services provided range from break down assistance to fuel arrangement. This provider ensures 24 by 7 call centre access, which allows you to conference call with ASPs (authorized service providers). The help should reach you within 60 to 120 minutes, depending upon your location.

For more details log on to www.mytvs.in/