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The best alternative to AAA roadside assistance is a motor club membership with Better World Club, Good Sam Club, or Allstate Motor Club. Another good alternative to AAA is purchasing a roadside assistance add-on from a traditional car insurance company, especially an insurer that offers multiple plans.
For example, insurance companies like Nationwide and Travelers offer different levels of roadside assistance coverage to choose from. Similarly, auto club competitors, including Better World Club and Good Sam Club, offer several coverage options. Drivers can find protection comparable to AAA by comparing the coverage limits of a competitor plan with their desired level of AAA membership.
Alternatives to AAA Roadside Assistance
Company |
Average Cost |
$58.95 per year for the auto-only basic plan |
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$49.95 per year for the auto-only basic plan |
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Allstate Motor Club |
$79 for the first year for the auto-only basic plan |
Roadside assistance from a driver’s car insurance provider |
$10-23 per year, on average |
Roadside assistance from AT&T |
$35.88 per year for each enrolled phone line |
Roadside assistance from Verizon |
$59.88 per year for each enrolled phone line |
AAA costs vary by region, and each level of membership comes with different benefits. Roadside assistance from an insurance company is usually less expensive than AAA, but it often provides less coverage. For instance, AAA includes benefits besides 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 study of the best roadside assistance plans.
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