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Travelers roadside assistance costs about $10-$30 per year for the basic plan, depending on whether you get a 6- or 12-month policy, where you live, what car you drive, and other factors. Travelers roadside assistance is an optional add-on to your car insurance policy that provides emergency towing, fuel delivery, and more. Travelers Roadside Assistance Includes: Jump starts Fuel delivery Flat tire changes Lockout services Winching Towing up to 15 miles (up to 100 miles for premier members), up to 8 tows per year Trip interruption (only for premier members) Personal property coverage (up to $500, only for premier members) Travelers roadside assistance is meant to help drivers in need of immediate rescue, but it usually does not pay for the underlying problem, such as engine repairs or a battery that needs replacing. Purchasing roadside assistance from your car insurance company is usually less expensive than a motor club membership from a company such as AAA. However, it might not provide as much coverage. For more information about choosing between roadside assistance options, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance.

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Travelers roadside assistance costs about $10-$30 per year for the basic plan, depending on whether you get a 6- or 12-month policy, where you live, what car you drive, and other factors. Travelers roadside assistance is an optional add-on to your car insurance policy that provides emergency towing, fuel delivery, and more.

Travelers Roadside Assistance Includes:

Jump starts
Fuel delivery
Flat tire changes
Lockout services
Winching
Towing up to 15 miles (up to 100 miles for premier members), up to 8 tows per year
Trip interruption (only for premier members)
Personal property coverage (up to $500, only for premier members)

Travelers roadside assistance is meant to help drivers in need of immediate rescue, but it usually does not pay for the underlying problem, such as engine repairs or a battery that needs replacing.

Purchasing roadside assistance from your car insurance company is usually less expensive than a motor club membership from a company such as AAA. However, it might not provide as much coverage.

For more information about choosing between roadside assistance options, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance.

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Does AAA have roadside assistance?

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 answer 800-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.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s full review of AAA, as well as our picks for the best roadside assistance companies.

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Are Travelers insurance rates competitive?

Yes, Travelers insurance rates are competitive, as the company is one of the 10 cheapest insurers nationally, according to WalletHub data. Travelers car insurance costs an average of $639 per year, or $53 per month.

Travelers’ car insurance rates are based on your driving record and experience, along with factors like the type of car you drive, your ZIP code, your insurance history, and more. Your coverage and deductible choices also impact your final quote, as do your eligibility for discounts.... read full answer

Sample Travelers Car Insurance Rates

Age	Average Annual Cost of Minimum Coverage
16	$1,372 per year
21	$881 per year
25	$730 per year
45	$639 per year
65	$644 per year

Note: These rates are approximations based on sample quotes from Travelers. Actual rates will vary.

To learn more about how we obtained these sample quotes, check out the methodology section of our complete Travelers car insurance review.

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Does Travelers offer extended warranties?

No, Travelers does not offer extended warranties. Travelers does not sell anything similar to an extended warranty, such as mechanical breakdown insurance, either.

On the other hand, drivers can buy extended warranties from AAA and Allstate, or mechanical breakdown insurance from insurers such as Geico and USAA. Like extended warranties, mechanical breakdown insurance covers damage to major systems in a vehicle, including the engine and transmission.... read full answer

For more information, check out WalletHub’s guides to mechanical breakdown insurance and extended car warranties.

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