BMW Roadside Assistance
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program
reflects BMW’s commitment to your
complete satisfaction with the BMW
ownership experience.
It is available for U.S. version BMWs in all 50
states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
It is a valuable benefit provided to you at no
additional cost. (Subject to certain limitations
and exclusions noted on pages 26-28).
Owner’s Eligibility
You are covered if your vehicle is:
–A new BMW automobile, distributed by
BMW NA, and purchased at an authorized
BMW center, OR;
– A new BMW automobile, purchased under
the BMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR;
– A new, U.S. version, BMW automobile
purchased under the Diplomatic or Military
Sales programs, operated in any of the 50
states, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Coverage is provided for the vehicle itself,
regardless of the driver. Protection is concur-
rent with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Getting Started
A temporary Roadside Assistance
Identification Card can be found inside of your
vehicle portfolio. It contains the 24-hour toll-
free number for Roadside Assistance.
For your convenience a decal, showing the
same information as the ID card, has been
affixed to the tool kit cover on the trunk lid.
In a few weeks you will receive a permanent
BMW Roadside Assistance ID card by mail.
The date of purchase and the vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) are embossed on the
card.
This card should be carried by the driver of
your BMW automobile.
Calling For Assistance
The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance
number is answered by a BMW Roadside
Assistance service representative. In order foryou to receive quick and reliable services, it is
essential that you should provide detailed and
accurate information to the service represen-
tative.
Be prepared to give:
1. Your name and address.
2. Your complete Vehicle Identification
Number (found on your vehicle registration
or your permanent BMW Roadside
Assistance ID card).
3. Model description of your vehicle.
4. Date of purchase.
5. License plate number of your vehicle.
6. Vehicle location (including nearby cross-
roads/intersections, highway mile markers,
street numbers, landmarks, etc.).
7. Location you are calling from (including a
telephone number where you can be
reached). If you are calling from a public
phone wait there for the return call. Do not
leave this location without informing the
Roadside Assistance service representa-
tive.
8. A description of your vehicle’s problem.
Specific and accurate information will
enable the Roadside Assistance service
representative to provide the proper help.
Auto Valet Service.Should there be a need
beyond BMW Roadside Assistance, Auto
Valet will provide a personal assistant who
will help in every way to get you to your final
destination. Auto Valet will help you locate a
rental car or taxi agency, hotel or even help
procure airline reservations. In event of an
emergency, this service will assist you in
getting information out to the proper party
whether its business or personal. If unable to
contact, the message relay service will
document the information, and will make
reasonable efforts to deliver the message to
the message recipient.
Personal Trip Routing.Leave the planning to
us. Simply give one of our Roadside
Assistance service representatives a call, and
we’ll provide you with detailed, easy to read,
computerized trip itinerary and companion
map package.
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Trip interruption coverage is limited to
$750.00 per incident, to a maximum of five
days per incident.
Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance
for trip interruption benefits. They will assist
in making all the necessary arrangements.
Car Rental Discounts
Discounts of up to 30% are available from
Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Hertz and National car
rental companies. Benefits may vary with
each company and location, and are subject
to change without notice.
Simply display your BMW Service Card
(showing the applicable Plan number) during
reservation and at the time of rental to secure
your discount.
Personalized Trip Routing
Leave the planning to us. Simply give one of
our Roadside Assistance service representa-
tives a call, and we’ll provide you with
detailed, east to read, computerized trip
itinerary and companion map package.
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from coverage are:
– Fines, taxes, or impound towing fees
caused by a violation of local or state law.
– Expenses related to hazardous weather
conditions (removal from snow, ice, etc.).
– Expenses for the removal of snow tires,
and mounting or removal of snow chains.
Services provided by Cross Country Motor
Club, Inc., Boston, MA 02155, except in
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Wisconsin
and Wyoming where services are provided by
Cross Country Motor Club of California, Inc.,
Boston, MA 02155.
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program is
not a warranty and does not affect your rights
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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