McKayla Girardin, Car Insurance Writer
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Geico roadside assistance is not as good as AAA because it offers a lot less coverage. Geico roadside assistance has one plan and costs $14 per car per year, while AAA has three membership levels with prices ranging from $65 - $125 per year, depending on your state and chosen plan.
Geico Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance
| Companies | Geico | |
| Annual Cost | $14 per car per year | $65 - $125 per year |
| Towing Limits | To the nearest qualified repair facility within 20 miles | 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 | Included |
| Battery Charge for Electric Vehicles | Not Offered | One 15-minute quick charge |
| State Availability | 50 states and DC | 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, Geico 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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Why is Geico so cheap?
Geico is so cheap because it sells insurance directly to consumers and offers a lot of discounts. Direct-to-consumer insurance sales eliminate the cost of middlemen and allow Geico to have significantly fewer local offices and agents than companies like State Farm and Allstate. Having a smaller agent network lowers Geico’s overhead costs so they can pass those savings on to consumers.
Average Monthly Rates for Geico vs. Top Competitors
| Company | Minimum Coverage | Full Coverage |
Does Geico roadside assistance have a towing miles limit?
Yes, Geico roadside assistance has a towing limit of 20 miles per tow. 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 if it is within 20 miles of where your vehicle broke down. You will have to pay out of pocket if you want your vehicle towed to a location beyond 20 miles, which can cost...
read full answer by Lilah Butler, Car Insurance WriterDoes Geico have free towing?
Yes, Geico has free towing for customers with their roadside assistance coverage. Geico roadside assistance, generally costs $14 per car per year and includes free towing to the nearest repair facility. Geico customers can request roadside assistance online, or they can call 1 (800) 424-3426.
Geico Roadside Assistance Covers:
- Towing to the nearest repair facility
- Battery jump starts
- Tire changes
- Lockout services
- Winching
- Fuel delivery
While Geico roadside assistance...
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