Is Progressive roadside assistance as good as AAA? This question is about Progressive

Progressive roadside assistance is better than AAA because it costs significantly less and offers a lot more coverage. For customers who already have a Progressive car insurance policy, roadside assistance from Progressive is a great alternative to any of AAA’s membership plans. Progressive roadside assistance has one standard plan and costs about $10 to $100+ per year. AAA, on the other hand, has three levels of memberships with prices ranging from $38 to $171 per year, depending on the state and chosen plan. Progressive Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance Companies Progressive AAA Annual Cost About $10 to $100+ per year according to customer service representatives $38 to $171 Towing Limits To the nearest qualified repair shop, or 15 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 Included One 15-minute quick charge State Availability 50 states and DC 50 and DC Multiple Plan Levels One Classic, Plus, and Premier Motorcycle Coverage Yes Yes RV Coverage Yes Yes for Plus and Premier Boats and Trailers Coverage Yes Yes for Plus and Premier Bicycle Coverage Not Offered Yes Trip Interruption Insurance Included Yes Yes Ultimately, if you already have an insurance plan with Progressive, getting a roadside assistance plan from Progressive is a better choice than AAA because of the cost and coverage.

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Progressive roadside assistance is better than AAA because it costs significantly less and offers a lot more coverage. For customers who already have a Progressive car insurance policy, roadside assistance from Progressive is a great alternative to any of AAA’s membership plans.

Progressive roadside assistance has one standard plan and costs about $10 to $100+ per year. AAA, on the other hand, has three levels of memberships with prices ranging from $38 to $171 per year, depending on the state and chosen plan.

Progressive Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance

Companies	Progressive	AAA
Annual Cost	About $10 to $100+ per year according to customer service representatives	$38 to $171
Towing Limits	To the nearest qualified repair shop, or 15 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	Included	One 15-minute quick charge
State Availability	50 states and DC	50 and DC
Multiple Plan Levels	One	Classic, Plus, and Premier
Motorcycle Coverage	Yes	Yes
RV Coverage	Yes	Yes for Plus and Premier
Boats and Trailers Coverage	Yes	Yes for Plus and Premier
Bicycle Coverage	Not Offered	Yes
Trip Interruption Insurance Included	Yes	Yes

Ultimately, if you already have an insurance plan with Progressive, getting a roadside assistance plan from Progressive is a better choice than AAA because of the cost and coverage.

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Does AAA have free towing?

Yes, AAA has free towing for customers with their roadside assistance coverage. AAA roadside assistance generally costs between $29 to $65 per year and includes free towing up to 5 miles for basic plan subscribers (may vary by region). AAA customers can request roadside assistance online, or they can call 800-222-4357.

AAA Roadside Assistance Covers:

Towing up to 5 miles for basic plan subscribers (may vary by region)
Flat tire services
Lockout...

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Does Progressive have roadside assistance?

Yes, Progressive offers roadside assistance as a policy add-on for about $50+ per year. coverage for things like jump starts, winching, flat tires, lockouts, and fuel deliveries. To get immediate help, members can request service online, through the Progressive mobile app, or by calling 1-800-776-4737.

What Progressive’s Basic Roadside Assistance Covers

Towing
Jump starts
Gas delivery
Flat tire change
Winching
Battery charge for electric vehicles
Lockout services...

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How many tows do I get with Progressive?

You get 3 free tows with Progressive roadside assistance every 6 months. Progressive’s 24/7 roadside assistance will tow your vehicle to the nearest qualified repair shop, or anywhere you would like within a 15-mile radius.

If you need roadside assistance and have already used your allotted tows, you can still call Progressive, but you will need to pay for services out of pocket. Out-of-pocket service charges are paid to the local tow company handling...

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