AAA Travel
Best for Roadside Assistance
Pros:
- 24/7 coverage even if you’re just a passenger.
- Emergency fuel service
- Travel deals on hotel accommodations and car rentals
- Good customer service
Cons:
- There can be a waiting period of several days before service begins.
- Only five miles of towing on the cheapest plan
Must have car insurance through AAA to add roadside assistance
Additional fees for some services
If you’re looking for a comprehensive roadside assistance membership,
AAA is best known for its roadside assistance. So if you have one of those vehicles that always seem to break down at the wrong time, or you’ve just had some tough luck on those family trips, AAA and get help when you need it.
AAA also offers its members discounts on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.
There are three types of memberships:
- AAA Classic – This membership provides five (5) miles of towing per breakdown. The member is then responsible for costs of towing that exceed five miles. You get up to $50 reimbursement for car locksmith services. Finally, you get fuel delivery in case you run out of gas.
- AAA Plus – This membership provides 100 miles of towing per breakdown. You get up to $100 reimbursement for car locksmith services. Finally, you get fuel and delivery.
- AAA Premier – This membership provides 200 miles of towing per breakdown and up to 100 miles of towing for three additional service calls. You get up to $150 reimbursement for car and home locksmith services. You also get fuel and delivery as well as up to $50 reimbursement for windshield repair or replacement per year.
Overall, AAA is a great membership to have if you’re looking for discounts on hotels, car rentals, and attractions. However, you’ll have to keep in mind the service limits based on your membership type.
