New car manufacturers usually include roadside assistance during the basic warranty period — typically 3 years or 36,000 miles, sometimes longer.
Coverage varies by brand. Toyota and Honda offer 3 years/unlimited miles. Ford and GM offer 5 years/60,000 miles. Luxury brands often offer 4–5 years.
Manufacturer roadside is dispatched through the dealer network — sometimes faster than third-party services, sometimes slower depending on local dealer arrangements.
After warranty expires, manufacturer roadside is gone. This is when many drivers buy auto-club memberships or shift to pay-as-you-go.
Some manufacturers offer extended roadside as part of certified pre-owned (CPO) programs. Worth checking when buying a CPO vehicle.