10 Best Roadside Assistance Companies

Introduction

Whether you're locked out of your car, stuck with a dead battery, or dealing with a flat tire, roadside assistance can be a true lifesaver. In Pasadena and nearby areas, it pays to know your options.

We’ve put together a helpful guide to the 10 best roadside assistance companies to help you choose the right service for your needs—local or national.

What to Look for in a Roadside Assistance Provider

Before choosing a provider, consider response time, coverage area, services offered, and whether it covers your vehicle or just the driver. Think about towing distance, lockout help, jump starts, and more.

We offer local services like battery jump starts, flat tire repair, and car unlocks in Pasadena—fast and reliable.

AAA (American Automobile Association)

One of the most trusted names in roadside help, AAA offers tiered plans, fast nationwide coverage, and benefits like discounts and trip planning. Towing range varies by plan.

Better World Club

Eco-conscious and offering carbon offsets, Better World Club is a green alternative to AAA. They cover bikes too and support environmental causes.

Allstate Motor Club

Allstate offers flexible membership options even if you don’t use their insurance. Plans include towing, trip interruption, and lockout services.

Good Sam Roadside Assistance

Best known for RV and trailer support, Good Sam is great for long-haul drivers. They offer unlimited towing to the nearest service center.

AARP Roadside Assistance (Provided by Allstate)

AARP members can access discounted roadside help through Allstate. It includes the usual benefits, with added savings for seniors.

Geico Emergency Road Service

If you're already insured through Geico, adding their roadside service is cheap and convenient. They offer lockout, fuel delivery, and towing.

Progressive Roadside Assistance

Progressive includes emergency assistance as an add-on. It's budget-friendly and provides essentials like flat tire changes and battery jumps.

Nationwide Roadside Assistance

This service is an add-on for Nationwide policyholders. They offer standard coverage at a fair price, ideal for everyday needs.

Blink Roadside Assistance

No membership needed. You pay per use, and services include tire changes, jumps, and towing. Great for people who only need help occasionally.

Honk Roadside Assistance

App-based and on-demand, Honk sends help fast without a monthly fee. Pricing is upfront and based on what you need when you need it.

Comparison Table: Features & Pricing at a Glance

Provider	Membership Required	Key Features
AAA	Yes	Nationwide, tiered plans, discounts
Better World Club	Yes	Green, bike support, eco-conscious
Allstate Motor Club	Optional	Flexible plans, towing, travel discounts
Good Sam	Yes	RV coverage, unlimited towing
AARP (Allstate)	Yes (AARP)	Seniors, lockout, trip help
Geico	Yes (Insurance)	Fuel, lockout, towing
Progressive	Yes (Insurance)	Jump, tire, fuel delivery
Nationwide	Yes (Insurance)	Simple, affordable options
Blink	No	On-demand, pay-per-use
Honk	No	App-based, instant dispatch

How to Choose the Right Provider for Your Needs

If you drive often or have a long commute, a full membership plan with towing might be worth it. Occasional drivers may prefer pay-per-use options like Blink or Honk.

Need help in Pasadena right now? Our team offers local emergency support including jump starts, lockouts, and tire help. Don’t forget to read our tips on saving gas and avoiding lockouts.