McKayla Girardin, Car Insurance Writer
@mckayla_girardin
Farmers roadside assistance is not as good as AAA because it offers a lot less coverage. Farmers roadside assistance has one plan and costs $12 - $36 per year, while AAA has three membership levels with prices ranging from $65 - $125 per year, depending on your state and chosen plan.
Farmers Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance
| Companies | Farmers | |
| Annual Cost | $12 - $36 per year | $65 - $125 per year |
| Towing Limits | Up to $150 in towing charges | 3 to 200 miles |
| Locksmith Services | Included | Covers $50 to $100 of professional locksmith services |
| Winching | Included | 1-2 hours of labor |
| Tire Change, Jump-Start, Fuel Delivery | Included, except no fuel delivery available | Included |
| Battery Charge for Electric Vehicles | Not Offered | One 15-minute quick charge |
| State Availability | 42 states | 50 and DC |
| Multiple Plan Levels | One | 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 | Not Offered | Yes |
At the end of the day, Farmers roadside assistance doesn’t offer as much coverage as AAA, so choosing a roadside assistance plan from AAA would be a better choice.
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