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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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[–] kSPvhmTOlwvMd7Y7E@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day 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

[–] GroundedGator@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

We call that roadside assistance and many people do not have it as it is not required. Manny more people don't know they have it. Actually some phone companies include it in their plans, I've also seen it as a feature on some credit cards. But if you don't think about it, you forget you have it.

[–] mkwt@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day 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.

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

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Insurance in America paying for something