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No matter how well you plan, a flat tire or a dead battery is bound to happen eventually. One way to get back on the road quicker is by adding towing insurance to your policy.
With Geico’s roadside assistance, you get 24/7 help for:
Yes. If you’ve recently accessed the services of Geico’s towing coverage and paid out of your own pocket, you can submit the original copy of your road service bill along with your policy number to Geico to get your reimbursement check.
Send your reimbursement requests for towing services to towingrefund@geico.com, or fax them to Geico’s offices at 866-954-3761. You can also send in your request by mail to:
You can add Geico’s emergency roadside service coverage to your policy for $14 a year, per car. If you’re already a policyholder, log in to your account from the emergency roadside service page and follow the steps to add the coverage to your existing plan.
If you’re not a Geico customer, you’ll need to first sign up for Geico car insurance or transfer your policy and include emergency roadside assistance in your options.
Yes. To avoid paying out of pocket for towing, you’ll need to add roadside assistance to your existing Geico policy. This could cost as little as $14 a year for each car on your policy.
Get roadside assistance from Geico for as little as $14 annually for each car to get back on the road more quickly. If you’re stranded with a flat tire, call for help with Geico’s emergency roadside service (ERS) through Geico’s mobile app, then:
For a small additional cost, Geico’s emergency roadside service offers 24/7 roadside assistance for flat tires, jumpstarts, lockouts and more. Compare more coverage options and companies that offer roadside assistance to create your ideal policy.
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How far can my car be towed?
Hi Ed,
Thank you for your comment.
They will tow it as far as the policy states, under the conditions the policy states. Usually, if your car is broken down and you’re asking about roadside assistance they will tow it to the nearest service station. If that’s 100 miles away, that’s how far they’ll tow it. If that’s 100 feet away, that’s how far. After that it’s up to you to pay the tow company for any distance farther. Best to refer to your Product Disclosure Statement PDS/T&C’s of the policy. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Jai une facture de remorque se matin comment je fait pour me faire rembourser j’ai l’assurance routière de muchibouchi où jsi acheter lauto
Hi Manon,
Merci d’avoir contacté Finder.
Vous devrez peut-être examiner votre police d’assurance plus précisément en matière de remboursement. Votre police d’assurance contiendrait également les coordonnées de la société ainsi que les étapes à suivre pour réclamer un remboursement. J’espère que cela t’aides!
À votre santé,
Reggie
If I am in another place like NJ from Florida and need service, will Geico come?
Hi Betty,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder.
Once you call Geico, they find ways for you. If within the 20-mile-radius, they call find the nearest dealership and call the towing service to help you get out there – that’s covered. Now, if you need to take your car to a specific dealership outside the 20 mile radius, you would have to pay out of pocket and ask for reimbursement at a later date.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
If my car broke down in another state, will Geico tow it to my home?
Hi Shannon,
Depending on the condition of your car, some tow companies will provide assistance to you as to where you want the car to be towed to. Some of the tow companies are reasonable and will work out something for you. For example, you would rather have your car be towed home instead of a repair shop and the company agrees. Other companies are very to the letter and won’t work with you. GEICO has little say in that specifically since the companies are contracted and not actually GEICO. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
If my car was stolen and towed after police retrieved my vehicle will geico cover the towing charges or some of it …
Hi Jnet,
Thanks for getting in touch! When a car is stolen you should still notify Geico of any stolen vehicles immediately. Notifying GEICO of the vehicle theft could help protect you if the thief causes damage to others with your car. There are also documentation needed and you would need to contact Geico about this. Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
how many miles does geico tow with roadside.
Hi Robert,
Thanks for reaching out to finder.
Geico will tow your vehicle to the nearest dealer repair shop for the make of the car you have. Whatever that distance is, that’s how far they will tow your car. If you choose to take your car to another repair shop (non-dealer), you have to pay for the towing service at your own expense.
You can contact Geico directly to confirm this information as the coverage terms may vary from one policy to another.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Charisse
How many tows are allowed yearly
Hi Kenneth,
Thank you for leaving a question.
There is not a specific limit on how often you can use the Emergency Road Service (ERS) coverage. However, Geico will review the policy if it seems that ERS claims are frequent. This can indicate that there is a problem with the vehicle that has not been fixed.
If claims are too frequent, GEICO reserves the right to remove the coverage from your policy at renewal. This is done in order to keep the cost of the service low for all our policyholders, and to discourage non-emergency use of the service.
Geico’s general guideline is to send a caution letter if ERS has been used for the same vehicle 3 or more times in the same year, and to remove the coverage if use becomes even more excessive.
Hope this helps!
Reggie
If I get my top car towed to my house can I get it towed again to a car shop
Hi Wilson,
Thank you for leaving a question.
Regarding the coverage for vehicles under the “GEICO Emergency Road Service cover”. The items below are part of the coverage:
Jump starts for dead car batteries
Labor to change a flat tire
Towing (not accident related)
Lockout services (up to $100)
Towing would only be accommodated if it is due to an emergency as defined in the terms and conditions of Geico. There may be certain scenarios where this may be applicable but it is best to contact Geico regarding this. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
If I use the roadside tow service, could I tow my vehicle to a junkyard or does it have to be to my home or to a service center?
Hi NolanB,
Thanks for your inquiry
The Geico Roadside Assistance Service tows your vehicle from the current location to the nearest service station or repair shop in the area. If you wish for the vehicle to be towed to your home, you may have to inform them beforehand.
Hope this information helps
Cheers,
Arnold
Does Geico ers cover key replacement
Hi Anthony,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder.
If your car key is lost or stolen, you may be able to claim for the cost of a replacement on your car insurance policy. Some insurers offer key cover automatically on their standard car insurance policies, however in Geico’s Emergency Roadside Service it only cover lockout services of up to $100.
I suggest that you contact Geico directly for more accurate info about replacing your keys as well.
I hope this helps.
Have a great day!
Cheers,
Jeni