What Are Your AAA Roadside Assistance Benefits?

While one of the most common roadside emergencies motorists experience is a flat tire, there’s a big difference between having a flat in your driveway and having one while driving on the interstate, three lanes to the left of the shoulder. At AAA, it’s our business to be ready to help in either scenario.

For more than a century, as humans have evolved their travel at breakneck pace, AAA membership has met them in every moment, proving the ongoing value of a AAA membership.

In this article, we highlight some of the many roadside assistance benefits your AAA membership provides.

AAA Membership Types

All AAA memberships provide 24/7/365 access to emergency AAA roadside assistance, but there are some differences in coverage.

Classic Membership: This AAA membership includes towing, automobile lock-out service reimbursement of up to $50, out-of-fuel delivery at market price, jump-starts, flat-tire service, and stuck vehicle service. Classic members receive up to 4 roadside service calls annually.

Plus Membership: AAA Plus members receive all the benefits of a Classic membership, plus expanded towing coverage up to 100 miles, free out-of-gas delivery, up to a $100 vehicle lock-out service refund, and extra extrication coverage if your car is stuck in the mud or a ditch.

Premier Membership: AAA Premier members experience the most extensive coverage AAA offers with up to 5 tows per member per year, including one 200-mile tow per household per year, and up to a $150 reimbursement when using one of our providers for vehicle or home lock-out service.

How can you contact AAA for roadside assistance? There are multiple ways to reach AAA when a roadside event occurs. You can either contact directly by calling 1-800-AAA-HELP, use the AAA mobile app, or visit AAA.com. All you need are your membership number and zip code.

What are my AAA roadside assistance benefits?

While the availability and depth of each roadside assistance benefit will vary based on your AAA membership level, you can expect the same quality, service, and coverage from AAA, regardless of which membership type you have. Below is a quick chart showing the annual cost and benefit of each membership level from a roadside-event perspective. For full, in-depth details on AAA roadside assistance coverage at each level, check the Member Benefit Guide.

Benefit	Classic	Plus	Premier
Hookup and Towing In the event your disabled vehicle can't be driven safely, AAA will tow it to the location of your choosing or back to a AAA facility. Mileage restrictions may apply.	Will tow 5 miles up to 4x per year	Will tow 100 miles up to 4x per year	Will tow 200 miles 1x per household and 100 miles up to 4x per year per member
Flat Tire Service Includes removing the flat tire and replacing it with a spare tire.	✔	✔	✔
Battery Jump-Start AAA will jump-start your vehicle in the event of a dead battery.	✔	✔	✔
Out-of-Fuel Service AAA will provide a sufficient amount of fuel to get your vehicle running so you can drive to the nearest service station.	At pump price	Free	Free
Lock-Out Service A locksmith service with the proper tools will help enter your locked vehicle or home.	Up to $50 for vehicles	Up to $100 for vehicles	Up to $150 for vehicles and homes
Bicycle Coverage Stranded on a long bike ride? No worries! All AAA Members are entitled to Bicycle Roadside Assistance coverage at no additional cost.	✔	✔	✔

Your AAA member benefits beyond the roadside emergency

With a AAA membership in your pocket, you’re set to unlock a world of savings, service, and value that keeps you protected wherever you may roam! Below is a short list of discounts and savings opportunities available to you as a AAA member, regardless of level:

• Insurance & Finance: Save when you bundle auto, home, and life insurance and speak to a real, live expert insurance agent to make sure you get the coverage you need. Plus, receive free identify theft monitoring through ProtectMyID by Experian.
• Restaurants & Entertainment: Save money while dining on delicious food at more than 75,000 restaurant locations across the U.S. and enjoying fun-filled entertainment at theme parks, concerts, movie theaters and more.
• Automotive & Car Care: From discounts on gas to savings on repair labor, car batteries, auto parts, and vehicle buying, your AAA membership delivers it all.
• Travel Planning & Essentials: With AAA, you can save on hotels, luggage, rental cars, parking, passport photos, travel supplies, and vacation bookings.

AAA membership delivers savings, convenience, and peace of mind to our members every day. While the AAA member benefits listed here are robust, they’re by no means a complete list.

For more information on what a AAA membership does for you or to find out how to upgrade your membership to the Plus or Premier level, contact us today!