AMERICA'S ONLY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AUTO CLUB
24/7 NATIONWIDE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CARS AND BIKES
COMPARE ALL AMERICAN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE (AARA) TO BETTER WORLD CLUB (BWC)
Facts:
BWC provides nationwide 24-hour emergency roadside assistance including towing, lockout and flat tire assistance, jumpstarts, fluid delivery, and winching, and covers you in any vehicle. BWC is NOT a reimbursement program. You pay a one-time annual membership fee and the costs of all services are covered up to your benefit limit.
Unlike Better World Club, All American Roadside does not offer mileage-based coverage, instead capping service at $100. To estimate a comparison to Better World Club coverage, $100 could a cover a 5 mile tow in areas with moderate or high cost-of-living (e.g., California, New York), and closer 10 or 15 miles in other areas of the country. Also, with identity theft a real danger in today's world, it is of high importance to ensure that you only enter your credit card information on the internet over a secure connection. Between Better World Club and All American Roadside, only BWC always provides a verified and secure web-connection.
| Membership Program | BWC Premium Membership Program (Max 4 drivers) | AARA Plan A* | BWC Basic (Max 4 drivers) | AARA Plan B* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost for Household* (per year) |
$121.95-$185.95* (Includes up to four household drivers.) |
$54.95* Includes primary member, spouse, partner or other designated adult living with you and teenage children between the ages of 16-18. |
$77.95-$121.95* (Includes up to four household drivesr.) |
$74.95* Includes primary member, spouse, partner or other designated adult living with you and teenage children between the ages of 16-18. |
| Cost for One Driver* (per year) |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
N/A |
| Cost for Associate Members (Additional household drivers) | $32.00 per person/year | Included | $22.00 per person/year | Included |
| Secure Web-Site Connection for Credit Card Transaction | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial |
| One-Time Enrollment Fee* (In most cases, fee is waived for members of other auto who switch to BWC. Contact Membership Services for details.) |
$12 | None | $12 | None |
| 1% of Revenue Donated to Environmental Cleanup and Advocacy | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Anti-Environmental Lobbying | Never | Don't Know | Never | Don't Know |
| Roadside Assistance Benefits | BWC Premium PLUS | AARA Plan A* | BWC Basic PLUS | AARA Plan B* |
| Reimbursement Program | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Towing Miles (Nationwide Coverage) |
100 miles | $100 per occurrence | 5 miles | $100 per occurrence |
| Flat Tire Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jumpstart | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Delivery (Member pays for gas, liquids, parts or materials delivered.) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extrication | Yes | Don't Know | Yes | Don't Know |
| Usage Allowance | 4 service calls per covered member per year (Service calls include towing, flat tire assist, battery assist, lockout service, fluid delivery and extrication) |
Don't Know | 4 service calls per covered member per year (Service calls include towing, flat tire assist, battery assist, fluid delivery and extrication) |
Don't Know |
| Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Discount | Yes | Don't Know | Yes | Don't Know |
| Rental Car Arrangements at Disablement Site | No (Membership card includes 800# for car rental agencies) |
Don't Know | No (Membership card includes 800# for car rental agencies) |
Don't Know |
| Lockout or Locksmith Service |
$100 per occurrence | Yes | $50 per occurrence | Yes |
| Bicycle Roadside Assistance | Add bicycle coverage to membership for $17/year |
No |
Add bicycle coverage to membership for $17/year | No |
| Discounts and Benefits | BWC Premium PLUS | AARA Plan A* | BWC Basic PLUS | AARA Plan B* |
| Discounts on Hybrid Rentals | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Discounts on Eco-Lodging | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Member Only Car Rental Savings | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Member Only Hotel Savings | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Free Maps and Custom Trip Routing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| International Drivers Permit | No | No | No | No |
| No Fee Travelers Cheques | No | No | No | No |
| Travelers Insurance (Available for purchase at the time reservation is made) |
Yes | Don't Know | Yes | Don't Know |
| Travel Accident Insurance | No | Don't Know | No | Don't Know |
| Bail Bonds | Yes | Don't Know | Yes | Don't Know |
| Car Theft Reward | $5,000 | Yes | $5,000 | Yes |
| Legal Fee Reimbursements | $1,000 | Don't Know | $1,000 | Don't Know |
| Trip Interruption | $750 per occurance, $1500 maximum | $750 | $500 per occurance, $1000 maximum | $750 |
| Approved Auto Repair Facilities | Yes | Don't Know | Yes | Don't Know |
| Membership Program | BWC Premium PLUS | AARA Plan A* | BWC Basic PLUS | AARA Plan B* |
Notes:
- Household (PLUS) membership can cover up to four members of your family. This includes the primary member, spouse or domestic partner, and children or dependents of the primary member who are of legal age, are licensed driver, are students, and have the same principal residence as the primary member.
- Additional drivers are $22 per person for Basic Auto memberships and $32 per person for Premium memberships.
- Price ranges and services listed are representative and not necessarily complete.
- Member pays for gas, liquids, parts or materials delivered.