Leif Olson, Car Insurance Writer
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It usually takes up to 21 minutes for AAA roadside assistance to arrive, depending on your location, your reason for requiring assistance, and the road conditions. AAA roadside assistance may be delayed if you require assistance in inclement weather, during rush hour or at night.
AAA Roadside Assistance Response Time vs. Popular Competitors
| Company | Estimated Response Time |
| AAA | 21 minutes |
| Allstate | 30 minutes |
| Better World Club | 45 minutes |
| Geico | 60 minutes |
| Progressive | 45-60 minutes |
Remember to stay inside or near your car while waiting for roadside service, unless you are in immediate danger. You can speed up the assistance process by knowing your policy information, current location, and services required before calling your roadside assistance company.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance companies.
People also ask
Does AAA have roadside assistance?
AAA offers roadside assistance starting at $64.99 per year. To get immediate roadside assistance help, AAA members can request service online, through the AAA mobile app, or by calling 800-AAA-HELP (800-222-4357).
What AAA’s Basic Roadside Assistance Cover
- Tow service
- Jump starts
- Fuel delivery
- Lockout service
- Tire change
- Trip interuption reimbursement
- Legal defense reimbursement
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The towing limit for AAA roadside assistance is five miles for customers with the Classic roadside assistance plan, while the limit for customers with the AAA Plus plan is 100 miles. Premier plan holders, on the other hand, can get towed up to 200 miles, which is the farthest AAA will tow. Specific roadside assistance coverage may vary by state, so drivers should check their AAA policy to learn exact limits and exclusions.
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read full answer by Lilah Butler, Car Insurance WriterHow much does AAA charge for towing?
AAA charges about $38 to $171 per year for towing, depending on your location and AAA membership plan. Drivers can choose from three AAA membership plans: AAA Basic, AAA Plus, and AAA Premier—each of which offers at least 4 tows per year, along with other roadside assistance services.
How Much AAA Charges for Towing
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I am disappointed and discussed with AAA. I waited 51/2 hours for roadside assistance. Completely unacceptable. They pushed it off in the service provider. That is not who I am paying!!! Renewing my membership? Profanity, No!!
@johnaaboud1: Completely agree. I don't where their times are coming from. My daughter and I have had no shows and over 4-8 hour waits. Both in a metropolitan city and in a small town.
This is so not true. My wife was stuck on the side of a major highway in Texas waiting on AAA for 4+ Hours and they never came. They called and said they would be there in 30 minutes and they just never showed. I had to drive 160 miles and I got there before AAA. And the reason I drove to her was my brother in Alabama was stuck on the side of the road in Tuscaloosa Alabama waiting on AAA for OVER 11 hours. His wife eventually picked him up and they left his car there. AAA never came. I have had AAA for over 20 years, and when I needed them, they were not there for me. So I don't know where these times come from, but if you got them from the services themselves, I would not trust them one bit.