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AAA Winching Roadside Assistance

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If you're not a Member, instant roadside assistance is available by phone when you purchase a Classic Membership and pay a $75 fee.1

AAA roadside assistance tow truck backs up for winching service

What is winching service?

If you find yourself stuck in mud, sand, snow, gravel, or a ditch, contact AAA. Our roadside vehicles have a winch to help extract your vehicle if it is within 25 feet of a passable paved road.

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Choose the right roadside plan for you.

All AAA Roadside Membership plans come with 24/7 winching service. Membership travels with you, whether you’re the driver or the passenger.

Premier

$124.99/year

Add household Members -
$84.99/Member per year

200-mile tow (1 max.), 100 miles per remaining tows2

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Roadside Coverage

  • Covers one driver; additional household Members can be added for a fee3
  • Covers cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, and bicycles

Roadside Assistance Services 
(4 service requests per year included)

  • 200-mile tow (1 tow max.)
  • 100 miles per tow
  • Battery jump start and installation
  • Emergency fuel and delivery
  • Spare tire installation
  • Car and home lockout service4
  • Winching
  • Mechanical first aid

Plus

$99.99/year

Add household Members -
$64.99/Member per year

100 miles per tow2

Get AAA Plus

Roadside Coverage

  • Covers one driver; additional household Members can be added for a fee3
  • Covers cars, trucks, SUVs, and bicycles

Roadside Assistance Services 
(4 service requests per year included)

  • 100 miles per tow
  • Battery jump start and installation
  • Emergency fuel and delivery
  • Spare tire installation
  • Car lockout service
  • Winching
  • Mechanical first aid

Classic

$64.99/year

Add household Members -
$44.99/Member per year

5 miles per tow2

Get AAA Classic

Roadside Coverage

  • Covers one driver; additional household Members can be added for a fee3
  • Covers cars, trucks, SUVs, and bicycles

Roadside Assistance Services 
(4 service requests per year included)

  • 5 miles per tow or to the nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair facility
  • Battery jump start and installation
  • Emergency fuel delivery5
  • Spare tire installation
  • Car lockout service
  • Winching
  • Mechanical first aid

Emergency roadside assistance is available 48 hours after purchasing AAA Membership online. Purchase by phone for immediate roadside assistance.

AAA tow truck on it's way to provide roadside assistance

Why choose AAA for a roadside Membership?

  • Get a tow to the destination of your choice within your Membership towing range.
  • Request roadside assistance in any eligible vehicle, whether you’re the passenger or driver. 
  • We can test, jump start, or install a new AAA Battery.6 
  • Members who use AAA Discounts & Rewards save an average of $220 annually on automotive, hotels, restaurants and more.7
  • Members receive up to a 5% discount on select AAA Insurance coverage and 10% off AAA Term Life and select Whole Life policies.
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Stories from AAA Members

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“I had a car towed from my home to the auto shop. The experience was awesome, thanks to the text message alerts. The driver was friendly and respectful of my property, and I felt at ease the whole time. Thank you!”—Summer L., California

“My disabled vehicle was in an extremely difficult location. Your technician did a fantastic job, with great professionalism, to load my vehicle and deliver it safely to its destination. Thank you!”—Richard B., California

“I was stuck on the side of a very busy freeway, and the AAA representative was helpful and sympathetic. The tow truck arrived well before the estimated time. The service was great.”—Charlene B., California

“I had a car towed from my home to the auto shop. The experience was awesome, thanks to the text message alerts. The driver was friendly and respectful of my property, and I felt at ease the whole time. Thank you!”—Summer L., California

“My disabled vehicle was in an extremely difficult location. Your technician did a fantastic job, with great professionalism, to load my vehicle and deliver it safely to its destination. Thank you!”—Richard B., California

“I was stuck on the side of a very busy freeway, and the AAA representative was helpful and sympathetic. The tow truck arrived well before the estimated time. The service was great.”—Charlene B., California

Frequently Asked Questions:
AAA Winching Roadside Assistance

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Does AAA Roadside Assistance include winching? Yes, all AAA Membership plans include winching service. However, your vehicle must be within 25 feet of a passable paved road. 

If a vehicle slides into a ditch or gets stuck in snow, sand, or mud, winching provides the pulling power needed to recover it.

Yes, AAA can winch an SUV.

Yes, if you have a AAA Membership plan that covers RVs, winching service is included. Your vehicle must be within 25 feet of a passable paved road.

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1 Classic Membership covers five miles per tow; additional mileage is subject to additional fees.
2 All towing service counts towards four service calls a year.
3 Can add up to five household Members. See Terms & Conditions for details.
4 Home lockout service is only eligible for the address of record.
5 Classic Members pay for fuel cost.
6 Certain restrictions apply. Valid AAA Membership card required. AAA Batteries may not be available for all vehicle makes and models. Mobile battery replacement is not available in all areas. Member pays for the battery. Some battery installations may require additional fees. For full Membership terms and conditions, view AAA Terms & Conditions. For AAA Battery warranties, view our limited warranty. AAA does not provide battery replacement services for EV or hybrid vehicles. Batteries may be out of stock or unavailable at the time of service.
7 Source: 2024 AAA U.S. Market Track national surveys