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Roadside Assistance to the Rescue

Kevin Feather
Kevin Feather 4 Min Read
Person looking under hood of car on side of road, holding smartphone

No matter who you are or where you’re headed on the road, there are two universal truths for all drivers: First, it’s never convenient to have a flat tire, locked door, empty gas tank or dead battery.

Second, if you need help with your vehicle, AAA Roadside Assistance is only a call or click away.

Of course, no one wants their plans to hit a speed bump, but if it happens, here are seven ways AAA can get the wheels moving toward your destination again.

Flat chance!

Closeup of flat tire on a red car.

You couldn’t possibly have seen that gigantic nail roll onto the busy road from an adjacent construction site. But as you drove by, it apparently spotted you—and made a beeline for your tire. Pull over to a safe place and contact AAA. With a call or tap  onyour AAA mobile app, a service technician will be on the way.

Locked out?

When you’re standing outside your locked car only to spy your keys lying inside, take a breath and remember you’re a Member of AAA. AAA Roadside Assistance helps with lockouts, and your membership may also provide reimbursement for locksmith services.

Are you coming up empty?

Car dashboard light indicating fuel gauge on empty

We said, “Run errands,” not “Run out of gas.” But if you tried to outsmart the fuel gauge countdown and lost, take heart. With your AAA Membership, a service technician will head your way with enough fuel to get you to a gas station.

Cycle through it

Prefer to get around on two wheels? Your AAA Membership has you covered with bicycle service. If you’re out for a ride and the bike becomes disabled, AAA will pick you up and take you where you need to go for repairs (even if you’re riding a rental).

With the Amazon Alexa app, you can request roadside assistance. Say, “Alexa, open AAA Road Service.” Or use the Google Assistant app and say, “Talk to Roadside Service.”

Tech talks

Charge it

If your battery is dead or won’t provide enough voltage to start your car, call AAA. Roadside assistance will arrive at your location to boost or replace your battery.

Tow and go

If you’ve had a crash and your car is undrivable, or if a major system has broken down and stopped your vehicle in its tracks, AAA towing services will get you safely off the road and conveniently dropped off at a vetted repair facility.

EZ for EVs

AAA Mobile Electric Charge Vehicle

If you drive an electric vehicle, you’re familiar with the need to watch your mileage so you know when it’s time to plug in. But if you thought the low battery warning was just a suggestion and in reality, you’re out of juice, limited service mobile EV charging is available in select cities, including Orlando, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Denver; San Francisco; and Portland, Oregon. (See the full list.)

  • TIP: Use the AAA Mobile app to locate any one of the nearly 5,700 public-access EV charging stations in the U.S.

With millions of members across the nation, AAA has refined the rescue protocol for anyone who’s stranded on the road. AAA Roadside Assistance is an important membership benefit—and if you need it, someone will be there.

3 ways to get a new AAA battery

  • On the go: AAA Mobile Battery Service will come to your location for free testing and competitively priced battery replacements that are backed by a nationwide three-year free replacement warranty.
  • Drive there: Visit a participating AAA Approved Auto Repair facility or AAA Car Care location to buy a battery and have it installed by a trained technician.
  • DIY: Visit a NAPA Auto Parts store to purchase a AAA premium battery and install it yourself.

Expect something more

Take AAA for a joy ride.

With AAA, roadside assistance is always a call or click away.

Learn more

Offer valid through 4/30/2025. Offer valid for Classic/Basic Memberships only. Pricing valid at member join only. Offer excludes Motorcycle coverage. Payment of full AAA Membership dues is required upon renewal. Offers, terms, conditions and restrictions apply and are subject to change without notice. Not combinable with any other offer. Offer not valid in FL, GA, MI or PR. A member can add one eligible family member for free for up to one year. Additional Associates are half price. Associate memberships are available to the Primary member’s spouse, one other adult living in the household, and their children living at the same residence or away at school. Associate members must have the same type of membership as their Primary member, with the exception of Motorcycle. Associate membership expires on the renewal date of Primary member.

Upon activation and with proper identification, AAA will provide regular AAA services and full privileges for the new member. Roadside benefits begin three days after payment of dues. Some restrictions apply. Roadside assistance is provided by independent facilities contracted by AAA. Coverage in taxis, limousines and other ride-sharing conveyances is excluded. Visit AAA.com/MemberHandbook for details about member benefits, including any limitations or restrictions. Offers, terms, conditions and policies are subject to change without notice. Savings partners subject to change. Source: 2023 AAA U.S. Market Track national surveys. Includes service vehicles owned by clubs and service vehicles owned by third parties under contract with AAA to provide services to AAA members. Taxes, fees & options excluded. Terms apply. Partners and offers are subject to change and restrictions apply. For a complete list of offers, visit us online at AAA.com/Save or your local AAA office.