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AAA has a towing limit of up to 5 miles for customers with its Classic roadside assistance plan. The towing limit for customers with the AAA Plus plan is up to 100 miles, and the limit for the Premier plan is up to 200 miles. Specific roadside assistance coverage may vary by state, so drivers should check their AAA policy to learn exact limits and exclusions.
In general, purchasing roadside assistance from a car insurance company is less expensive than purchasing a motor club membership from companies like Better World Club or AAA. Coverage might be more limited, though. To see how AAA roadside assistance compares to the competition, check out the table below.
AAA Roadside Assistance Compared to Popular Competitors
| Car Insurance Company | Annual Cost of Roadside Assistance | Towing Limit |
| $29-65+ | Up to 200 miles | |
| About $24+, according to customer service reps | To the nearest qualified repair facility within 10+ miles | |
| $14+ | 20 miles or to the nearest qualified repair facility | |
| About $10-$100+, according to customer service reps | 15 miles or to the nearest qualified repair facility | |
| About $22-$42, according to customer service reps | 15 miles (basic plan) 100 miles (plus plan) | |
| $10-$30+, according to customer service reps | 15 miles or the nearest qualified repair shop (basic plan) 100 miles (premier plan) |
In addition to towing, AAA roadside assistance includes flat tire changes, lockout services, winching, fuel delivery, jump starts and battery replacement. To add AAA roadside assistance to your policy, log into your online account or call AAA customer service.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s full review of AAA, as well as our picks for the companies with the best roadside assistance.
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