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This is apparently in Columbus, Ohio -- a pretty major city by any stretch of the imagination.

And yet there are people who rail (geddit?) against 15-minute cities and efficient public transit that ensures no one ever gets stuck like this.

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[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

In my country, most people who own a car are also members of a drivers' club where you pay a membership fee in exchange for being able to call them for assistance in situations like this (they might repair or tow your car). Is that not a thing in the US?

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

American drivers are required by law to purchase car insurance, and "roadside assistance" as it's called is usually a mid or premium feature of said insurance

[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 weeks ago

I see, car (liability) insurance is also mandatory here, but it's a separate thing from automobile club membership.

[–] jumping_redditor@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

roadside assistance costs significantly more than the legal minimum amount of automotive insurance

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

That's right, it's a mid or premium feature...

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[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

We should feel compassion towards addicts. Yes, even car addicts.

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[–] kSPvhmTOlwvMd7Y7E@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

i mean your insurance is supposed to cover the fees of tracting the car to the first garage, and pay you a taxi or whatever

isn't that a thing in Murica

[–] mkwt@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

American car insurance covers collision damage from other cars or external factors. It doesn't cover mechanical failures. You can get extended warranty coverage, both from your car dealer or from third parties, but this is usually not financially worthwhile.

[–] kSPvhmTOlwvMd7Y7E@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

oh. I do get coverage for all failures & replacement car for about 110€/month

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Insurance in America paying for something

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