Roadside assistance companies offer basic services like jump starts, tire changes, towing, and fuel delivery for motorists who break down on the road. With roadside assistance, you don’t need to stand on the shoulder frantically googling “towing companies near me.”
Whether you get it through a club like AAA, your vehicle’s manufacturer, your credit card, or your insurance company, roadside assistance is usually fairly cheap—and it’ll cover you outside the range of GA CHAMP.
is probably the biggest name in roadside assistance—with good reason. Roadside assistance through an auto club like AAA or Better World Club is the most expensive option at an average cost of $60 to $165 per year, but the high level of benefits might make
But if you spring for the most expensive plans, you can get towing benefits up to 200 miles, trip disruption coverage, and even free car rentals! For the peace of mind it offers, a roadside assistance club is an excellent option—especially if you have a mechanically-challenged car and don’t mind paying a little extra.
If you own a new vehicle, you may have roadside assistance coverage through the car’s manufacturer. A lot of major automakers offer some roadside assistance benefits to new car buyers for a specified period:
Credit card companies that offer roadside assistance
You may already have roadside assistance benefits through your credit card company! Many major credit card companies automatically offer roadside assistance services to customers, including:
All Visa credit cards offer roadside assistance, but it comes with a fee—and for non-Visa cards, roadside assistance options vary significantly. Check the terms of your credit card to make sure you understand what roadside assistance benefits you’re eligible for and how to access them.
Check with your insurance company to see if roadside assistance is available as an add-on for your plan. It’s also worth comparing quotes and plans from several different providers to find the best option for you since the exact benefits included in your coverage may vary.
—the Georgia Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program—is a program run by the Georgia DOT to provide emergency assistance for drivers on interstates outside of metro
This free roadside assistance service was created in 2017 to supplement HERO, the Highway Emergency Response Operators program that serves the Atlanta metropolitan area. Through GA CHAMP, all drivers on interstates outside of Atlanta can get freeemergency roadside assistance by calling 511.
CHAMP operators provide three basic services:
Removing debris from the roadway after an accident and addressing road maintenance
Offering assistance to motorists
Emergency response services
If you need assistance on a Georgia interstate after an
, or other emergency, GA CHAMP gives you the help—and peace of mind—you need. With 48 full-time operators, 18 full-time dispatchers, and a fleet of 51 custom-fitted trucks, CHAMP has your back if you’re on the interstate.
But because the CHAMP program is more focused on public safety and interstate maintenance than services for individual drivers, you won’t have access to all the services offered by other Georgia roadside assistance providers.
FAQs
Does Georgia have free roadside assistance?
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Yes—but it’s only available to drivers on interstates near metro Atlanta, and it doesn’t include all the services in a traditional roadside assistance membership from a service provider like AAA.
What is the phone number for AAA?
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AAA’s roadside assistance number is (800) 222-4357. If you’re a AAA member, you can call 24/7 for assistance.