New car owners are less likely to use roadside service for towing. Mileage and Commuting Distances: If you commute or travel much for work or pleasure, you are more likely to need roadside assistance at some point. Cost: Roadside assistance insurance is usually not very expensive, but it does cost something.
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.
AAA's over mileage charge is 7-10 dollars a mile for the distance over 7 miles. I've had customers who needed a 25-30 mile tow which worked out cheaper to contract the tow without the AAA service.
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.
It can all add up to a dead battery when you least expect it. Thankfully, there is a Battery Replacement Benefit available to AAA Premier Members only. Should your battery fail, give us a call. We'll come to you, replace your battery on the spot, and won't charge you a penny.
Auto Insurance Alternatives. Many auto insurance companies offer roadside assistance, towing, fuel delivery, extrication, and other driver assistance services for free or at reduced cost. Depending on their cost and how often they're used, these could be a better deal than AAA's roadside assistance services.
Costs for a tow can depend on your location and car type, so on a broader scale, towing your car can cost anywhere from $75 – $125. According to Cost Helper, the following are common prices based on distance: 5 miles or less: $35 – $125. 40 miles: $125 – $275.
According to AAA, the membership provides benefits to the actual member, not the vehicle. That means if you are with someone else who is having car problems, you can use your card to get service for their vehicle. The same would work if you don't have a membership but a friend traveling with you does.
Average Tow CostsAccording to Angie's List, the national average cost of a tow is $109. 1? The exact rates vary by location, but you can expect a charge of roughly $2.50 to $7 per mile. The higher dollar amount is more likely to apply to heavy-duty vehicles. 2? The cost adds up fast.
AAA Membership Benefits Membership Plans Comparison
| Benefits | AAA Classic | AAA Premier |
|---|
| Towing | Up to four (4) 5-mi. Tows | One (1) 200-mi. Tow; Up to three (3) 100-mi. Tows |
| Emergency Starting | | |
| Battery Service | | |
| Flat Tire Service | | |
AAA Classic Members get 5 miles of towing for your vehicle or bicycle, while AAA Plus Members receive 100 miles of towing and AAA Premier Members receive all the benefits of Plus Members plus one 200 mile tow per household per year.
AAA Roadside Assistance will come to your assistance if you experience any difficulty that renders your car, or a car in which you are riding, inoperative or unsafe to drive. The car can be at your home, on a public highway, driveway, parking area or garage, as long as it is accessible to a AAA service vehicle.
Most tow companies charge between $50 to
$125 for a five or ten-mile local tow, or a $75 hook-up fee and $2 to $4 per mile for long-distance towing. The average 40-mile tow will range
from $125 to $250.
Average Towing Cost Per Mile.
| Miles | Average Cost |
|---|
| 100 | $325 to $450 |
Request Towing Service
- Mobile App. Request a tow truck and track its location. The app lets us find you. Download the AAA App.
- Phone. Call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week for towing service. 800-AAA-HELP.
- Click. Request a tow truck online, 24 hours a day. Member sign in required. Request Online.
In no way, shape, or form will AAA pay to tow your operational vehicle if they know it is safely operational. They also refuse to pay to tow cars without current registration and tags, even non-operational.
Can the towing company sue the owner of the car, and / or report the debt to the credit bureau? Assuming the car is worth less than the towing fees. Well, the towing company can definitely sue the car owner. In fact, anyone can bring a lawsuit in a court of law for just about any reason.
Of course you can try to negotiate, and you should. The fine cannot be negotiated except in court. The storage charges can also be negotiated. But if you and the towing company are unable to agree to terms, you will legally owe whatever they demand.
