Is AAA Plus worth the money?

Honestly, it’s only “worth it” if you’re 100+ miles from home often enough for it to matter. And you can still get a longer tow, you just need to pay $3-4/mi, and if you’re in a situation where you’d consider paying that… it’s probably worth paying that.

Can I use my AAA to tow a friend’s car?

Will AAA help you in your friend’s car? Yes! Because your AAA membership follows you, you’re covered for service in any vehicle you’re driving or riding in. There’s no need to keep your vehicle info on file or worry about coverage when you’re traveling with others.

Will AAA tow my car if Im drunk?

The “tipsy tow” service will be available for AAA members and non-members and is free for the first 10 miles of the tow. Beyond the 10 miles, a standard towing rate will be charged.

Is AAA Better Than Good Sam?

Short answer – buy both. If you have to choose between them – buy Good Sam. Good Sam offers better pricing, covers more vehicles and family members and has better basic coverage limits. AAA offers the best towing coverage and winching service but falters in the other categories.

How many free tows do you get with AAA?

AAA Membership Levels and Benefits
AAA Classic	AAA Plus	AAA Premier
Towing: Four tows up to 5 miles each	Towing: Four tows up to 100 miles each	Towing: One tow up to 200 miles; three tows up to 100 miles each
Emergency starting	Emergency starting	Emergency starting
Battery service	Battery service	Battery service

What’s the difference between AAA and AAA Plus?

AAA Classic is our core membership product that sets the standard of excellence in roadside assistance and provides safety, security, savings and peace of mind to our members. AAA Plus enhances the Classic Membership Product benefits for those members that desire a greater level of coverage.

How many times will Aaa jump my car?

Each member (Primary or Associate) in your household is allowed four Emergency Road Service calls per year. (If there are two AAA members in your household, each one would be allowed four calls for a total of eight.) There is no waiting time between Roadside Assistance calls.

How many miles will AAA tow you?

five miles

How much does it cost to tow a car 2 miles?

Average Towing Costs The national average cost of a tow is around $109, but rates may vary, and you should expect to pay between $2.50 and $7.00 per mile.

Can you use AAA the same day?

You can use your Roadside Assistance CLASSIC level benefits as soon as your membership payment is processed; however, there is a seven (7) calendar day wait for extended PLUS or PREMIER benefits. Call 1-800-AAA-HELP, or request Roadside Assistance through the AAA Mobile app, or use AAA.com to request service.

What does AAA basic cover?

AAA Basic membership provides peace of mind when traveling in your car –or someone else’s–with world class 24/7 roadside assistance. Basic members enjoy exclusive benefits and discounts on travel, entertainment, and so much more with our Discounts and Rewards® program, too.

Is AAA a yearly or monthly fee?

Depending on where you live and the level of coverage you choose, AAA membership costs range from about $40 to $165 per person, per year. To decide if AAA is worth the price for you, consider the costs and benefits of membership and possible alternatives.

Is AAA effective immediately?

AAA Basic Membership benefits are available immediately to members upon joining. Plus and Premier service is effective 7 days after enrollment or upgrade payment is received. NOTE: Preexisting breakdowns are restricted to AAA Basic emergency roadside benefits, regardless of join or upgrade dates.

Will AAA pull you out of mud?

Call roadside assistance: If your car is under warranty, you’ll typically have roadside assistance included. Your insurance might also provide this, or if you’re part of an auto club like AAA, they can send someone to help. If the mud is all the way up to the bottom of your car, you’ll definitely need a tow.

Does AAA cover winching?

Motorcycles and scooters are eligible for fuel delivery, locksmith/lockout, winching/extrication services and towing up to 100 miles per incident. To the extent that motorcycle services are not available, AAA will reimburse for covered services at the then-current current commercial rate for the region.

Does AAA do winching?

Winching & Extraction As a member of AAA you can request to have your vehicle extricated or winched. Your vehicle must be accessible at a distance of 50 feet or less from a state prepared roadside surface.

Is a AAA membership worth it?

We have been AAA members for years. Yes, the roadside service is worth it — and the key service, if you lock your keys in the car. We have used AAA travel services, and we have received extra perks on a cruise as well as $100 bonus, which we used for Amazon credit.

Is AAA better than Geico?

Policy Pricing. ValuePenguin surveyed drivers in Nevada, Arizona, and California and found that AAA offers cheaper rates than GEICO for motorists in those states. Drivers with this type of accident claim pay 51 percent more than a claim-free driver pays with GEICO and 46 percent more than a claim-free driver at AAA.

Does AAA really save you money?

While the internet has made it extremely easy to find the lowest travel prices available, using a travel agency like AAA can save you time which can be just as valuable as saving money. AAA Travel is best for vacation planning assistance, roadside assistance, and booking select travel purchases at a discount.

Which is better AARP or AAA?

AAA car insurance receives better customer service reviews than AARP. When examining the car insurance shopping experience, including how customers rate their overall satisfaction, policy offerings, price and local agent experience, AAA performed better than AARP.

Is AARP a ripoff?

AARP is not worth it. They most definitely do not want have the well being of seniors in mind. They are more of a scam then anything else. Sad because they target the seniors.

Is anything better than AAA?

There are four providers that stand out as the best roadside service providers: Progressive, AAA, Better World Club, and USAA. Buying a roadside assistance package through your insurer is usually the cheapest option, but premium services like AAA or Better World Club can be worth the separate fee.

Who are AAA competitors?

The top 10 competitors in AAA’s competitive set are AARP Services, Canadian Automobile Association, National Motor Club, Betterworldclub, Good Sam, Allstate, National General, USAA, AIG, Nationwide.

Which is better Allstate or AAA?

Though AAA has been around longer than Allstate, both companies have comparable strengths and weaknesses. Allstate has a wider variety of discounts than AAA….U.S. Auto Insurance Claims Satisfaction Study (2015)

	AAA Car Insurance	Allstate Auto Insurance
Overall Satisfaction	Above average	Average

Who has the best roadside service?

Best Roadside Assistance Companies

Nationwide.
Progressive.
Allstate.
Farmers.
Good Sam.
AT.
American Family.
State Farm. State Farm’s roadside assistance is one of the cheapest options, costing as little as $1 per month.

Do you tip the AAA tow truck driver?

When you contact a roadside assistance service like AAA and ask if tipping the tow truck driver is required, the service representative will tell you that you don’t need to tip. Of course, tow drivers appreciate tips, especially if they make minimum wage or think they’re paid too little by their employer.