What is an alternative to AAA? This question is about AAA Insurance

The best alternative to AAA roadside assistance is a motor club membership with Better World Club, Good Sam, or Allstate Motor Club. Another good alternative to AAA is purchasing a roadside assistance add-on from your car insurance company. Insurance companies like Nationwide and Travelers offer different levels of roadside assistance coverage to choose from. Better World Club, Allstate Motor Club, and Good Sam also offer several coverage options. Drivers can find protection comparable to AAA by comparing the coverage limits of a competitor’s plan with their desired level of AAA membership. Just bear in mind that AAA costs vary by region, and each level of membership comes with different benefits. Alternatives to AAA Roadside Assistance Company Average Cost Better World Club $61.95 per year for the auto-only basic plan Good Sam $49.95 per year for the auto-only basic plan Allstate Motor Club $89 for the first year for roadside advantage (basic plan) Roadside assistance from a car insurance provider Around $20 per year, depending on the insurer Roadside assistance from Verizon $59.88 per year for each enrolled phone line Roadside assistance from T-Mobile Included with SyncUP Drive, which costs $10+ per month. One free year of AAA Classic with certain plans. SyncUP Drive is a hotspot and tracking device that plugs into your vehicle, monitoring driving behavior, car health, and more. Roadside assistance from an insurance company is usually less expensive than AAA, but it often provides fewer benefits. For instance, AAA includes perks along with roadside assistance, like discounts with affiliated companies, identity theft monitoring, and trip interruption coverage. It’s also worth noting that AAA ranked below many competitors in WalletHub’s roadside assistance study because it has a large number of unresolved customer complaints. For more information, check out WalletHub’s picks for the best roadside assistance plans.

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The best alternative to AAA roadside assistance is a motor club membership with Better World Club, Good Sam, or Allstate Motor Club. Another good alternative to AAA is purchasing a roadside assistance add-on from your car insurance company.

Insurance companies like Nationwide and Travelers offer different levels of roadside assistance coverage to choose from. Better World Club, Allstate Motor Club, and Good Sam also offer several coverage options. Drivers can find protection comparable to AAA by comparing the coverage limits of a competitor’s plan with their desired level of AAA membership. Just bear in mind that AAA costs vary by region, and each level of membership comes with different benefits.

Alternatives to AAA Roadside Assistance

Company	Average Cost
Better World Club	$61.95 per year for the auto-only basic plan
Good Sam	$49.95 per year for the auto-only basic plan
Allstate Motor Club	$89 for the first year for roadside advantage (basic plan)
Roadside assistance from a car insurance provider	Around $20 per year, depending on the insurer
Roadside assistance from Verizon	$59.88 per year for each enrolled phone line
Roadside assistance from T-Mobile	Included with SyncUP Drive, which costs $10+ per month. One free year of AAA Classic with certain plans.

SyncUP Drive is a hotspot and tracking device that plugs into your vehicle, monitoring driving behavior, car health, and more.

Roadside assistance from an insurance company is usually less expensive than AAA, but it often provides fewer benefits. For instance, AAA includes perks along with roadside assistance, like discounts with affiliated companies, identity theft monitoring, and trip interruption coverage.

It’s also worth noting that AAA ranked below many competitors in WalletHub’s roadside assistance study because it has a large number of unresolved customer complaints. For more information, check out WalletHub’s picks for the best roadside assistance plans.

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Does AAA cover flat tires?

Yes, AAA covers flat tires for all members, including car insurance customers. Drivers who have AAA can call 1-800-222-4357 for help, and the company will change the flat tire using the driver’s spare or tow the car to a repair facility if the driver does not have a spare.

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AAA Flat Tire Coverage

AAA generally offers three levels of membership: Classic, Plus, and Premier. The details of each AAA plan vary by regional club, but flat-tire changes, towing, battery services, and fuel delivery are a standard part of each plan.

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

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Does AAA have free towing?

Yes, AAA has free towing for customers with their roadside assistance coverage. AAA roadside assistance generally costs between $29 to $65 per year and includes free towing up to 5 miles for basic plan subscribers (may vary by region). AAA customers can request roadside assistance online, or they can call ... read full answer 800-222-4357.

AAA Roadside Assistance Covers:

Towing up to 5 miles for basic plan subscribers (may vary by region)

Flat tire services

Lockout services

Winching

Fuel delivery

Jump starts and battery replacement

While AAA 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.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s AAA review, as well as our picks for the best roadside assistance companies.

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Does AAA offer discounts on rental cars?

Yes, AAA offers discounts on rental cars from Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, and Dollar Car Rental. The exact amount of a AAA rental car discount depends on factors such as the type of car and the length of the rental period, but AAA customers can save up to 20%. In order to get a discount, you will need to provide the rental car company with your AAA policy number.... read full answer

AAA Rental Car Discounts

Rental Company	AAA Customer Discount
Hertz	Up to 20%
Thrifty	8%
Dollar	10%
Budget	10%

Can I Use AAA’s Insurance for My Rental Car?

If you have liability, comprehensive, or collision coverage on your AAA policy, they will transfer to your rental car. Your rental car will have the same coverage limits as your personal car. As long as the car you’re renting is of similar value to your own, you can probably skip the rental company’s coverage. You’ll also want to pass on rental insurance at the counter if you plan to use a credit card as secondary coverage.

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