Can I use my Geico roadside assistance for someone else? This question is about GEICO

Can I use my Geico roadside assistance for someone else?

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Leif Olson, Car Insurance Writer

@leif_olson_1 • 11/17/21 This answer was first published on 11/17/21. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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No, you cannot use your Geico roadside assistance for someone else, unless that person is driving a car that is covered under your Geico roadside assistance policy. Geico’s roadside assistance coverage follows your car and not you, meaning you cannot use it for cars not listed on your policy.

However, you can use your roadside assistance for your car even when you aren’t physically there. If someone else is driving your car and it breaks down, they can call roadside assistance and get help—as long as they know your policy number or have your insurance ID card.

To learn more about Geico and its competitors, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance companies.

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What Geico Roadside Assistance Covers

Towing to the nearest repair facility
Battery jump-starts
Tire changes… read full answer

Winching services

Fuel delivery

Lockout services (up to $100)

You are allowed an unlimited number of service calls per year to use on any covered needs. Geico also offers trip interruption protection for travel plans booked through participating vendors. Unlike most competitors, Geico roadside assistance does not include battery delivery and installation or electric vehicle charging.

Roadside assistance from Geico costs an average of $14 per year and may be a simple way to protect yourself if you already have an auto insurance policy through Geico.

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How much does Geico roadside assistance cost?

Geico roadside assistance costs about $14 per vehicle per year, though exact prices may vary depending on the state and the covered vehicles. Geico roadside assistance is an optional endorsement that customers can add to their car insurance policy and use when they need emergency towing, fuel delivery, and more.

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Geico Roadside Assistance Includes:

Towing to the nearest repair facility

Battery jump starts

Tire changes

Winching service

Fuel delivery

Lockout services (up to $100)

Geico roadside assistance is meant to help drivers in need of immediate rescue, but it usually does not pay for the underlying problem, such as engine repairs or a battery that needs replacing. Additionally, the exact number of incidents covered by a Geico roadside assistance plan will vary by state and policy.

Purchasing roadside assistance from your car insurance company is usually less expensive than a motor club membership from a company such as AAA. However, it might not provide as much coverage. For more information about choosing between roadside assistance options, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance.

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Does Geico have free towing?

Yes, Geico does offer free towing for customers who have the company’s roadside assistance coverage. Geico roadside assistance generally costs $14 per vehicle per year and includes towing services to the nearest repair facility. Geico customers can request roadside assistance online, or they can call 1 (800) 424-3426.

What Geico Roadside Assistance Covers… read full answer

Towing services to the nearest repair facility

Battery jump starts

Tire changes

Up to one hour of lockout services

Winching

Fuel delivery

While Geico’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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