can you tow someone else's car with aaa

[VonLola]

Yes, you can generally tow someone else's car with your AAA membership, but there are important limitations. The service is tied to the AAA member, not a specific vehicle. This means you must be present at the scene for the tow to be dispatched. The primary rule is that the tow truck must be called to your location, and you must show your valid AAA card and ID to the driver. The membership's towing benefits are designed for the member's use, so you cannot simply give your card to a friend to use independently.

The specific towing distance you're entitled to depends entirely on your membership level (Classic, Plus, or Premier). For example, a Classic membership typically includes towing up to 5 miles, while a Premier membership can offer 100 miles or more per tow. The tow will use your membership's benefits for that service call. If the tow distance exceeds your allowance, you will be responsible for the per-mile charge for the additional distance.

Key Requirements for Towing Someone Else's Car:

• The Member Must Be Present: You need to be at the location of the disabled vehicle.
• Vehicle Eligibility: The car being towed must be a private passenger vehicle. It cannot be a commercial truck, motorcycle (unless you have specific RV/Motorcycle coverage), or a vehicle used for ride-sharing at the time of breakdown.
• Authorization: You are authorizing the service under your membership, so you are responsible for any charges that exceed your plan's limits.

It's a valuable benefit for helping family or friends, but always be aware of your specific plan's details to avoid unexpected costs.

AAA Membership Level	Typical Towing Distance Included	Can Tow Someone Else's Car?	Key Requirement
Classic	5 miles	Yes, with conditions	Member must be present at the vehicle
Plus	100 miles	Yes, with conditions	Member must be present at the vehicle
Premier	1 tow up to 200 miles & 3 tows up to 100 miles	Yes, with conditions	Member must be present at the vehicle
All Levels	Varies by plan	Yes, for private passenger vehicles	Member shows valid card and ID to driver

[RubyMarie]

Yeah, you can do it, but you gotta be there. The tow truck driver needs to see your AAA card and your ID before they hook up your friend's car. It's your membership, so you're the one who has to call and be present. Just check how many miles your plan covers—if your friend's car is farther away than that, you'll have to pay the difference. It's a handy perk, but the rules are pretty clear.