Is Road Buddy free for motorists?
Yes! Motorists can use Road Buddy completely free of charge. You can submit assistance requests, track provider status, message providers, and rate services at no cost. Only service providers who want to receive and respond to requests need a subscription.
What happens when my free trial ends?
After the 30-day free trial, you'll need to subscribe to continue receiving assistance requests. Your profile and ratings will be preserved. The system checks subscription validity during login and request matching to ensure only active providers are shown to motorists.
How does provider verification work?
All service providers undergo admin verification before their profiles become visible to motorists. This includes validating business information, service capabilities, and contact details. This quality control ensures motorists are connected with legitimate, reliable providers.
How does location matching work?
Road Buddy uses GPS and geolocation APIs (such as Google Maps or OpenStreetMap) to detect your current location and filter nearby service providers and parts suppliers based on distance. The system calculates proximity and presents the closest available, verified providers.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time from your provider dashboard. You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. Your profile, ratings, and history will be preserved if you choose to resubscribe later.
What types of services can providers offer?
Providers can offer various automotive services including mechanical repairs, towing, auto parts supply, tire services, battery replacement, fuel delivery, and more. Multi-service providers can list all their capabilities to appear in more search results.