Merrill Burchell, Car Insurance Writer
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GEICO roadside assistance does not have a towing miles limit. If you have GEICO roadside assistance coverage, GEICO will contract with an independent towing company to have your car taken to the nearest qualified repair facility free of charge, whether it is one mile away or more than 100 miles away.
You also have the option of paying out of pocket to have your car towed to a location farther away than the nearest qualified shop.
GEICO’s towing service compares favorably with that of AAA, which has a 5-mile limit for free towing. In less populated areas, you may not find a qualified repair shop within this distance. AAA also has a higher-tier service that includes free towing up to 100 miles, but it costs $100 per year. AAA’s basic roadside assistance package costs $67 per year. GEICO roadside assistance can cost as little as $14 per year.
Geico Roadside Assistance vs. Popular Competitors
Auto Insurer | Annual Fee for Basic Roadside Assistance | Free Towing Limit |
Geico | $14 | to the nearest location |
State Farm | $4.56 | to the nearest location |
Nationwide | $20 | up to 15 miles |
Progressive | $16 | up to 15 miles |
Travelers | $12 | up to 15 miles |
In addition to towing, GEICO Emergency Road Service covers dead batteries, flat tires and lockout service. Only GEICO auto insurance policyholders are eligible for this add-on insurance. You can call (800) 424-3426 for more information or visit the GEICO website.
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