Is Allstate roadside assistance as good as AAA? This question is about Allstate

Allstate roadside assistance is not as good as AAA because it offers a lot less coverage. Even for customers who already have an Allstate car insurance policy, roadside assistance from Allstate is a poor alternative to AAA’s plus and premier plans. Allstate roadside assistance has two plans and costs $79 to $149 per year. AAA, on the other hand, has three levels of memberships with prices ranging from $38 to $171 per year, depending on the state and chosen plan. Allstate Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance Companies Allstate AAA Annual Cost $79 to $149 $38 to $171 Towing Limits Up to $250 of towing charges 3 to 200 miles Locksmith Services Included Covers $50 to $100 of professional locksmith services Winching Not Offered 1-2 hours of labor Tire Change, Jump-Start, Fuel Delivery Included Included Battery Charge for Electric Vehicles Not Offered One 15-minute quick charge State Availability U.S., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Canada 50 and DC Multiple Plan Levels Advantage and Elite Classic, Plus, and Premier Motorcycle Coverage Not Offered Yes RV Coverage Not Offered Yes for Plus and Premier Boats and Trailers Coverage Not Offered Yes for Plus and Premier Bicycle Coverage Not Offered Yes Trip Interruption Insurance Included Yes Yes Ultimately, Allstate roadside assistance doesn’t offer as much coverage as AAA, so a roadside assistance plan from AAA is a better choice.

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Allstate roadside assistance is not as good as AAA because it offers a lot less coverage. Even for customers who already have an Allstate car insurance policy, roadside assistance from Allstate is a poor alternative to AAA’s plus and premier plans.

Allstate roadside assistance has two plans and costs $79 to $149 per year. AAA, on the other hand, has three levels of memberships with prices ranging from $38 to $171 per year, depending on the state and chosen plan.

Allstate Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance

Companies	Allstate	AAA
Annual Cost	$79 to $149	$38 to $171
Towing Limits	Up to $250 of towing charges	3 to 200 miles
Locksmith Services	Included	Covers $50 to $100 of professional locksmith services
Winching	Not Offered	1-2 hours of labor
Tire Change, Jump-Start, Fuel Delivery	Included	Included
Battery Charge for Electric Vehicles	Not Offered	One 15-minute quick charge
State Availability	U.S., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Canada	50 and DC
Multiple Plan Levels	Advantage and Elite	Classic, Plus, and Premier
Motorcycle Coverage	Not Offered	Yes
RV Coverage	Not Offered	Yes for Plus and Premier
Boats and Trailers Coverage	Not Offered	Yes for Plus and Premier
Bicycle Coverage	Not Offered	Yes
Trip Interruption Insurance Included	Yes	Yes

Ultimately, Allstate roadside assistance doesn’t offer as much coverage as AAA, so a roadside assistance plan from AAA is a better choice.

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What Allstate Roadside Assistance Covers

Towing services up to $150

Jump starts

Fuel delivery

Lockout services

Tire change

While Allstate’s roadside assistance covers towing and other services, it doesn’t cover the cost of repair parts, replacement keys, or major fixes due to things like engine failure or structural damage.

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Does Allstate roadside assistance have a towing miles limit?

Allstate does not have a roadside assistance towing miles limit. Instead, customers with Allstate’s standard (or "Advance") roadside assistance plan get up to $150 in roadside assistance services as many as three times per year, and customers with the “Elite” plan get up to $250 in roadside assistance as many as five times per year. Specific roadside assistance coverage may vary by state, so drivers should check their Allstate policy to learn exact limits and exclusions.… read full answer

In general, roadside assistance from a car insurance company is less expensive than purchasing a motor club membership with the likes of Better World Club or AAA. Coverage might be more limited, though. To see how Allstate roadside assistance compares to the competition, check out the table below.

Allstate Roadside Assistance Compared to Popular Competitors

Car Insurance Company	Average Annual Cost of Roadside Assistance	Towing Limit
Allstate	$79+	$150 three times annually (Advance plan) $250 five times annually (Elite plan)
State Farm	$8	To the nearest qualified repair facility
Geico	$14	To the nearest qualified repair facility
Progressive	$16	15 miles or the nearest qualified repair shop
Nationwide	$23+	15 miles (basic plan) 100 miles (plus plan)
Travelers	$12+	15 miles or the nearest qualified repair shop (basic plan) 100 miles (premier plan)

In addition to towing, Allstate roadside assistance includes jump starts, fuel delivery, lockout services and tire changes. To add Allstate roadside assistance to your policy, log into your online account or call Allstate customer service.

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Does Allstate cover flat tires?

Yes, Allstate covers flat tires for customers who have roadside assistance coverage. Drivers who have Allstate roadside assistance can call 1-877-597-3393 for help, and the company will pay for the cost of changing a flat tire. However, it’s important to note that Allstate will not pay for the tire itself, so drivers need to have a spare or pay out of pocket for a replacement tire.… read full answer

Allstate roadside assistance is an optional policy add-on, meaning that the coverage is not automatically included. Besides roadside assistance that can be added to an Allstate policy, the company also offers pay-per-use services and annual roadside assistance memberships, which can be requested through the Allstate website. Drivers do not need an Allstate auto policy to take advantage of the company's pay-per-use services or to purchase an Allstate roadside assistance membership, which starts at $79 per year. Adding roadside assistance to an Allstate car insurance policy is usually the cheapest way to get the company’s coverage, since it only costs an average of $25 annually per vehicle. Besides flat tire changes, roadside assistance from Allstate also covers.

For more information about purchasing a roadside assistance plan, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance.

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