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The General roadside assistance is not as good as AAA because it offers a lot less coverage. Even for customers who already have a The General car insurance policy, roadside assistance from The General is a poor alternative to AAA’s plus and premier plans. The General roadside assistance has one standard plan and costs $120 to $125 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. The General Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance Companies The General AAA Annual Cost $120 to $125 $38 to $171 Towing Limits Up to 15 miles 3 to 200 miles Locksmith Services Included Covers $50 to $100 of professional locksmith services Winching Not Offered 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 43 states 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 Ultimately, The General roadside assistance doesn’t offer as much coverage as AAA, so a roadside assistance plan from AAA is a better choice.

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The General roadside assistance is not as good as AAA because it offers a lot less coverage. Even for customers who already have a The General car insurance policy, roadside assistance from The General is a poor alternative to AAA’s plus and premier plans.

The General roadside assistance has one standard plan and costs $120 to $125 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.

The General Roadside Assistance vs. AAA Roadside Assistance

Companies	The General	AAA
Annual Cost	$120 to $125	$38 to $171
Towing Limits	Up to 15 miles	3 to 200 miles
Locksmith Services	Included	Covers $50 to $100 of professional locksmith services
Winching	Not Offered	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	43 states	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

Ultimately, The General roadside assistance doesn’t offer as much coverage as AAA, so a roadside assistance plan from AAA is a better choice.

Does The General have roadside assistance?

The General offers a roadside assistance plan that is administered by Nation Safe Drivers (NSD). This optional program provides 24/7 assistance for towing and other emergency services, such as battery service, fuel delivery and lock-out service. A 6-month plan costs $60 ($65 in California). A 12-month plan costs $120 ($125 in California).

To get help on the road any time, call dispatch services at 1-844-608-4726. Service is available 24/7 in the U.S. and Canada.

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Does The General roadside assistance have a towing miles limit?

The General roadside assistance will tow your car up to 15 miles or $50. There is no specific mileage limit for The General towing services, however. The specifics of The General roadside assistance coverage may vary by state, though, so drivers should check their policy to learn more about limits and exclusions.

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Does The General cover a locksmith for keys locked in a car?

Yes, The General does cover a locksmith for keys locked in a car through its roadside assistance program. In addition to locksmith services, The General's roadside assistance also covers battery services and fuel delivery.

You can get The General roadside assistance as a policy add-on for between $120 and $138 per year.

If you do not have roadside assistance, The General won't cover a locksmith if you get locked out of your car. In that...

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