Roadside assistance for 200 meters costs $2000? Car owner posts angrily, internet divided!

🚨 The other day, I was scrolling through Threads when I came across a post (see original post)

A car owner, boooobi351, shared her experience after a car accident, which left a deep impression on me.

Her motorcycle had a minor accident in an unfamiliar area, and because she was injured, she couldn't handle it. So, she later searched online for a nearby repair shop and asked them to help tow the motorcycle for a cost estimate.

The distance was very short, Google Maps showed only 200 meters, about a 3-minute walk. But the repair shop charged her $2000, which left her stunned. So, she posted online to ask everyone:

"Is this distance really worth this much money? Was I ripped off?"

She added, "The owner's webpage said it costs $500 to tow to the shop without repairs, but they charged me $2000 afterward, I was really shocked!"

💥 Internet users divided: some say it's reasonable, others say it's a rip-off!

The post immediately sparked a huge debate among internet users, with comments divided:

@google_0611 said, "If it's just for motorcycle roadside assistance, 2000 is still within the market price. If you think it's expensive, call your insurance and ask if they have free towing, otherwise, push it yourself."

@kkman405 questioned, "One person can handle it, she can even ride it, why call a repair shop to tow it? It's only 300 meters..."

@tw00171958 expressed sympathy but analyzed rationally, "If the wheels are locked and it requires two people, they should at least charge a bit more, don't you think there should be a fee?"

@ljtang1979 more bluntly shared his own charging standards: "My top-tier charge is 500 for a start, +50 per kilometer. Sometimes, if the customer is really annoying, I might charge two thousand, but such customers are very rare."

But some internet users stood by the car owner, such as:

@narrowlycosts shared, "My battery died and I had to have it towed for 7 kilometers, and it only cost 1600. So 2000 for 200 meters is really outrageous."

@release_chill recalled, "The first time I met such a nice owner, he only charged 800 and even helped me tow my own motorcycle to the shop for repairs."

Others offered money-saving tips:

@s091910020: "From Songshan to Xinzhuang, asked a friend for help, only cost 300!"

@lin24927: "Flat tire in Banqiao, towing fee for 3 kilometers 200, tire replacement 1300, very reasonable."

🛑 Why does this situation happen so often?

Because the pricing information is too non-transparent:

• The price written on the webpage is often different from the price quoted on-site
• Shop owners use vague language: "We'll see when we get there and give you a quote"
• When something happens, you're in a hurry and don't have time to ask many questions

By the time you realize something is wrong, the car has already been towed, and the quote can't be refunded.

Many internet users suggested: "Ask clearly beforehand," "It's best to have a referral from someone you know," "If insurance covers it, it's best to use it," but the problem is: at the time of the incident, who has so much time to calmly look up information?

✅ That's why we made an app that can help you: Road Savior

This is a free app specially designed to let you:

🛠️ See the quotes first, then decide whether to call for help

You just need to enter your needs (towing, out of gas, flat tire, jump start, etc.) and your location, and the system will notify nearby drivers,

They will proactively give you quotes!

You can:

• See who is offering a reasonable price
• Look at the drivers' ratings
• Decide for yourself whether to call
• If you don't accept, it's fine, you won't be charged, and you won't be forced!

📲 What do real users say?

"Someone offered 800, another 1600, I chose the driver with the high ratings, the service was great and there were no hidden fees, I felt very reassured."

"I used to be afraid to call for a tow, afraid of being ripped off. Now I have an idea, and I can decide for myself."

💬 Conclusion: You're not afraid of spending money, you're afraid of spending it unclearly

When something happens, you just want to solve the problem as quickly as possible, but that doesn't mean you're willing to be a sitting duck.

We made Road Savior because we want everyone to have a choice, to compare, and to no longer rely on luck to call for help.

👉 Download the Road Savior App now, and refuse to be the next angry car owner posting online!