Top 5 Roadside Assistance Plans

It used to be that AAA was the only roadside assistance plan an automobile driver could get to help him out of a jam. Today there seems to be an army of roadside assistance, everyone from credit card companies to cell phone carriers is offering automotive help. 

GM Motor Club

The GM Motor Club is open to any model car owner, not just GM cars. The cost is $84 a year for a couple and coverage begins immediately.

• No tow limit


• No service calls per year limit


• Flat tire service


• Battery jump service


• Fuel delivery service


• Lockout service


• Coverage for emergency services


• Free maps

Best Roadside Service

The Best Roadside Service offers assistance to its members, if they are stranded alongside the road, for a reasonable price. The yearly cost is around $65 with no waiting period for coverage.

• No dollar cap on each service call


• Six service calls per year


• No out-of-pocket money required at time of service


• Tow limit of 75 miles


• Flat tire service


• Fuel delivery service, up to 3 gallons


• Locksmith reimbursement up to $100


• Lockout service


• Flat tire service

AARP Roadside Assistance Program

The AARP Roadside Assistance Program offers four packages: Road 'N Tow, Premier Road 'N Tow, Standard and Premier. Each program has a different price depending on the coverage the individual or couple wishes to include. The Premier package also includes some legal defense money if needed. The Premier Road 'N Tow package includes:

• Towing - up to 100 miles


• Fuel delivery service


• Flat tire service


• Battery jump service


• $120 for lockout service


• $25 new key delivery


• Three service calls per year

AAA Roadside Assistance Service

The AAA Roadside Assistance Service has a price that varies depending on where the individual lives. General services include:

• Towing - up to three miles for free, after that it cost no more than $3 per mile


• Battery jump service


• Fuel delivery service


• Flat tire service


• Extrication from snow - if not in a driveway or normal parking space


• Lockout service

Sprint Roadside Rescue

Sprint Roadside Rescue is for Sprint customers and cost about $4 per month. It includes:

• Limited towing with free hookup


• Fuel delivery service


• Battery jump service


• Flat tire service


• Lockout service