How to Get Roadside Assistance in Michigan
Just $10 to $20 per year can ensure you have roadside assistance anywhere you need it in Michigan.
Written by Jessica Gibson
Edited by Sarah Gray
Michigan’s
Department of Transportation runs a Safety Service Patrol that monitors some highways. If you want roadside assistance anywhere in the state, purchase a roadside assistance plan through an auto club, car insurance
company, credit card, or vehicle manufacturer.- It costs an average of $10 to $20 per year to add roadside assistance to your full coverage policy, but check your car’s warranty or service contract, your credit card services, and your cell provider contract to see if they include roadside assistance.
- Michigan’s Freeway Courtesy Patrol only offers free roadside assistance on certain major Michigan highways.
- Michigan drivers often choose auto clubs like AAA or GoodSam for their roadside assistance needs.
- Roadside assistance is already super-affordable, but shopping on the Jerry AllCar™ app can make it downright cheap!
- It costs an average of $10 to $20 per year to add roadside assistance to your full coverage policy, but check your car’s warranty or service contract, your credit card services, and your cell provider contract to see if they include roadside assistance.
- Michigan’s Freeway Courtesy Patrol only offers free roadside assistance on certain major Michigan highways.
- Michigan drivers often choose auto clubs like AAA or GoodSam for their roadside assistance needs.
- Roadside assistance is already super-affordable, but shopping on theJerryAllCar™ app can make it downright cheap!
How to get roadside assistance in Michigan
You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to getting roadside assistance in the Great Lakes State! We’ll cover some of the most popular options.
Roadside assistance clubs in Michigan
You’ve probably already heard of
AAA
, one of the most popular roadside assistance clubs in the U.S. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most expensive options, with membership plans costing between $65 and $165 per year.However, a basic membership comes with all of these roadside benefits:
- Car lockout services
- Battery jump starts or new battery replacement
- Flat tire services (tire changes)
- Towing services up to seven miles (4x per year)
- Fuel delivery
More expensive membership plans will usually include tow truck benefits up to 200 miles, trip disruption coverage, and even free car rental so that you can get back on the road quickly. Roadside assistance clubs are good choices for motorists with older cars that might have very basic auto insurance plans and dwindling reliability.
Manufacturers that offer roadside assistance
If you’ve recently purchased a new vehicle, the automaker might provide roadside assistance to you. Here are some major car manufacturers that offer roadside assistance plans for new cars:
Credit card companies that offer roadside assistance
If you’ve got a credit card in your wallet, check with your provider—you might already have free roadside assistance benefits! Here are some major credit card companies that offer emergency roadside assistance:
The benefits you’re entitled to vary from company to company. For instance, some cards, like Visa, offer services but charge a small fee. Read the terms and conditions of your credit cards to learn what benefits you can access.
Insurance companies that offer roadside assistance
In some cases, you’ll find that you can get the best roadside assistance deal through your car insurance provider, especially if you have
full coverage
.Major insurers like
Nationwide
, Allstate
, and Progressive
all offer roadside assistance as an additional coverage option—your company might refer to it as “towing and labor coverage
.” It’s essentially the same as roadside assistance. Regardless of what your insurer calls it, adding roadside assistance to your full-coverage plan only adds $10 to $20 per year.How to find free roadside assistance in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) runs a Safety Service Patrol known as the Freeway Courtesy Patrol. They assist motorists and respond to accidents along these stretches of Michigan highways:
- US-131 from 100th St. to 10 Mile Road
- I-96 from Fruit Ridge Avenue to M-50
- I-196 from 44th St. to I-96
While operators can help you move your vehicle to the side of the road, deliver fuel, or help with a flat tire, you can’t directly call in to request help. The Safety Service Patrol drives along these highways on Monday through Thursday from 6 am to 7 pm and Friday from 6 am to 8 pm.
FAQs
Does Michigan have free roadside assistance?
The Michigan Department of Transportation operates a Safety Service Patrol throughout certain highways. The patrol runs Monday through Friday from 6 am until 7 pm or 8 pm.
Can AAA call roadside assistance?
Yes, dial (800) 222-4357 for AAA roadside assistance 24/7.
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