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    Roadside Assistance Picks

    Help is on the way. Pick the right plan.

    AAA Classic

    $70-90/yr

    4 free tows/yr. 100-mile each. Senior favorite.

    Best overall.

    AAA Plus

    $110/yr

    4 free tows. 200-mile each. Bigger trips.

    Best for travel.

    Better World Club

    $60/yr

    AAA alternative. Eco-focused.

    Best alternative.

    Allstate Roadside

    $40-60/yr

    No insurance required. Per-call option too.

    Best non-insurance.

    Insurance roadside

    $10-30/yr add-on

    Add to existing auto insurance.

    Best budget.

    Credit card free

    FREE with card

    Many premium cards include. Limited.

    Best free option.

    What roadside covers

    • Towing to repair shop.
    • Flat tire — change to spare.
    • Battery jump or replacement.
    • Lockout — locked keys in car.
    • Out of gas — small delivery.
    • Stuck in mud/snow — winching.
    • Some include trip interruption.

    AAA bonus benefits

    • Hotel/restaurant discounts.
    • Travel agency + cruises.
    • Free maps + trip planning.
    • Free passport photos.
    • Insurance bundling discounts.
    • DMV services in some states.
    • Discounts on car rentals + tires.
    • Identity theft monitoring.

    Already covered? Check first

    • Car warranty — new cars often include 3-5 yrs.
    • Auto insurance — many include $10-30 add-on.
    • Credit cards — Capital One Venture, Chase Sapphire.
    • USAA + Costco — members often get free or low-cost.
    • Don't double-pay.

    Senior decision tree

    • Drive often + long distances → AAA Plus.
    • Local driving only → AAA Classic.
    • Snowbird → AAA Plus + RV plan if RV.
    • Budget tight → Insurance add-on.
    • Don't drive much → per-call (Honk app $50-100/call).
    • Premium card holder → check card first.

    Family plan saves $

    AAA primary member + family adds for $30-40 each (vs $70-90 each individually). Spouse + adult kids covered. Even if kids don't drive — covered when they ride. Worth checking. AAA secondary households get the same benefits.