Apple claims the service is included free for two years with the purchase of an iPhone, but that AAA’s response is billed separately. It’s treated as any other roadside assistance call for folks who already have the service, but can be purchased a la carte for the six of you out there who for some reason don’t have AAA coverage.

iPhones have long used GPS connectivity to send emergency messages, but the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro now expand that functionality out to include AAA calls. Users can send a message that they’re locked out, running on empty, or facing another automotive problem — no cell signal required.

Roadside assistance via GPS is one of those features that you never, ever need until the second that you really, desperately do. Hopefully, it’s not a feature you ever have to test. But, let’s be honest. If you read this site, you’ll need it.