Roadside Assistance (2024)

FAQs

Does NJ have free roadside assistance? ›

You will be pleased to learn that the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Emergency Service Patrol (ESP), a federally funded program, can assist you without cost if your vehicle is disabled between 4:30 am and 8 pm Monday through Friday in northern New Jersey and between 4:30 am and 10 pm Monday through ...

AAA offers three basic types of Membership, ranging in price from $64.99 to $124.99 per year.

(800) 222-4357

AAA / Roadside assistance

There is never a charge to motorists for services provided and SSP drivers cannot accept tips.

DIAL #95 or 800-213-9419.

AAA is better for auto insurance and roadside assistance than AARP since AAA offers lower prices, more robust services and a variety of discounts. AARP is better for those looking for information on and assistance with important issues affecting seniors like Medicare and Social Security.

AAA is the overall best option for wide-reaching support and reliability. Good Sam is a great option for RVs and can be a strong choice for traditional auto coverage, too. If you're focused on an easy concierge experience or need a convenient option for seniors, you might choose OnStar or Allstate through AARP.

Here are the coverage details on AAA roadside assistance services: Towing: The Basic plan covers free towing to the responding tow truck's station, to a AAA-owned Car Care facility within 10 miles or to another facility within three miles. The Plus plan covers 100-mile tows and Premier adds one 200-mile tow.

How much is AAA membership in NJ? ›

AAA Membership – starting at $32.50.

AAA is so expensive because car insurance is expensive in general, due to rising costs for insurers. But at $529 per year, the average AAA car insurance policy is actually cheaper than coverage from most competitors. In fact, AAA is one of the cheapest car insurance companies nationally.

Yes, but additional family members must each be enrolled as an Associate on your AAA Membership account. Primary Membership - The Primary Member is the first person in the household to join AAA. Membership includes roadside assistance and all other AAA services and benefits.

AAA Premier Membership

You'll receive everything you get as an AAA Plus member and much more, including: Up to 200 miles of free towing (once per year - the other 3 tows are limited to 100 miles). Automobile Accident Protection for up to $1,500. Up to $100 reimbursem*nt for home lockout services.

We proudly serve members in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island and New York counties listed below...

(1) Standard/flatbed under 10,000 pounds: $85. (2) Standard/flatbed 10,000 to 26,000 pounds: $175. (3) Standard/flatbed in excess of 26,000 pounds: $300 per hour.

Roadside Assistance (or 'roadside recovery') is a basic level of breakdown cover. This is where a patrol comes out to you if you break down over ¼ mile from your home address. They'll try to fix you on the spot. And if they can't, they'll tow you to a local garage.