LAKE FOREST, Calif. -

Dealership F&I staff who showcase products from autopom now can use a sales strategy that includes a hypothetical about being covered when the vehicle experiences problems at an inopportune time.

The California-based company now offers vehicle protection plans that include roadside assistance and nationwide breakdown coverage. Roadside assistance services from autopom and its providers are designed to ensure drivers have a vehicle backup and a mechanic’s assistance if a breakdown leaves them stranded or interrupts their scheduled plans.

“We call this automotive peace of mind,” autopom president and chief executive officer Mike Jones said in a news release. “We never want drivers to worry when they’re on their way to work, to school, or on vacation.”

Vehicle protection plans with roadside assistance and breakdown coverage from autopom start at $1,488 for California drivers who have an Asian or domestic model. Coverage starts around $2,500 in other states nationwide. Some offerings include added benefits, like interest-free payment plans.

To learn more about vehicle protection plans from autopom, go to extended-vehicle-warranty.com or call (800) 724.8141.