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
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.
Completing a Geico defensive driving course qualifies drivers for a discount of up to 5% or 10% on their Geico car insurance premium. Geico-approved online defensive driving courses cost $14.95 to $24.95, depending on the provider and your state of residence.
Why a Geico Defensive Driving Course Is a Good Idea... read full answer
In general, Geico defensive driving courses improve students’ driving skills by teaching them how to react effectively in hazardous situations. Main topics include how to drive in bad weather and on wet or icy roads, how to correct course if you lose control, how to veer off the roadway safely, and how to react if something crosses into your lane suddenly. Courses also cover the dangers of road rage, speeding, aggressive driving and driving under the influence.
Geico’s defensive-driving course discount is available in most (but not all) states, and rules and qualifications vary. Geico has a convenient directory to help you learn more about the defensive driving requirements in your state.
If you already have a course in mind, check with Geico to see if that course will qualify you for the discount. You can also find an approved Geico defensive driving course, and learn how to sign up, through the National Safety Council or the American Safety Council. Many states offer the option of taking the course online rather than in a classroom.
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 about $3 to $10 per mile.... read full answer
Geico’s towing service compares favorably with that of AAA’s Classic plan, which has a 3 to 5-mile limit for free towing. In less populated areas, you may not find a qualified repair shop within this distance. AAA’s basic roadside assistance package costs as little as $38 per year, but the price can change depending on your state. Geico roadside assistance can cost as little as $14 per year.
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.
Yes, AAA offers roadside assistance starting at $29+ per month. AAA roadside assistance provides coverage for things like jump-starting, fuel delivery, lock-out assistance, and tire changes, up to 4 rescues per year. To get immediate roadside assistance help, AAA members can request service online, through the AAA mobile app, or by calling ... read full answer800-AAA-HELP (800-222-4357).
AAA offers a AAA Classic, AAA Plus, and AAA Premier plan. AAA Classic is the cheapest and offers the least amount of coverage, while AAA Premier is the most expensive and offers the most coverage.
What AAA’s Basic Roadside Assistance Covers
Tow service
Jump starts
Fuel delivery
Lockout service
Tire change
Trip interruption reimbursement
Legal defense reimbursement
AAA Roadside Assistance Plans
Company
AAA Plan 1
AAA Plan 2
AAA Plan 3
Average Cost
$29+
$49+
$65+
Towing Limit
3-5 miles
100 miles
Up to 200 miles
Winching
One service vehicle and one driver
Up to two service vehicles and two drivers
Up to two service vehicles and two drivers
Tire Change, Jumpstart, Fuel Delivery
Included
Included
Included
The exact cost of roadside assistance from AAA will depend on where you live, what type of car you drive, and other factors.
It’s also important to note that coverage is subject to any other details stated in your policy. That could mean service charges for certain roadside events, like being towed over a certain number of miles or to specific garages.
To purchase roadside assistance from AAA, call your regional AAA club to speak with a customer service representative.
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