Is roadside assistance the same as towing?

Roadside assistance is a service to get your vehicle moving again. AMA offer assistance for minor issues that can be simply fixed. Such as locksmith, tyre change, jump start or battery replacement. With roadside assistance, effectively your car will be swiftly back on the road with you safely behind the wheel. Towing is the service you would need when in the unfortunate incident , the vehicle is unable to drive and would have to be transported on a flatbed.