COMPARE ALLSTATE MOTOR CLUB (AMC) 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, Allstate Motor Club does not have a publicly available Advocacy eNewsletter, so while Allstate isn't involved in the Highway Lobby to the same extent as AAA, they also are not encouraging the public to get involved with important transportation legislation.

The Allstate Motor Club entries on the chart below reflect the prices and policies of the Californian Allstate, and prices in other regions may vary. Unlike Allstate Motor Club, BWC members may choose to have only one associate on a membership, without paying for the cost of an included associate. Allstate's Platinum ($180.95) and Deluxe ($132.95) membership fees both include coverage for a primary and secondary member, whereas adding an associate to BWC's Premium ($89.95 for primary member, $32 per additional members) and Basic ($55.95 for primary member, $22 per additional members) is optional.

Discounts and Benefits
Membership Program BWC Premium PLUS
(Max 4 drivers)
Allstate Platinum* BWC Basic PLUS
(Max 4 drivers)
Allstate Deluxe* BWC Basic PLUS
(Max 2 drivers)
Allstate Road Security
Cost for Household*
(per year)
$123.95-$193.95*
(Includes up to four household drivers.)
$180.95*
Includes primary member, spouse, partner or other designated adult living with you and teenage children between the ages of 16-18.
$80.95-$130.95*
(Includes up to four household drivesr.)
$132.95*
Includes primary member, spouse, partner or other designated adult living with you and teenage children between the ages of 16-18.
$80.95
(Includes primary and one other licensed driver living with you.)
$58.00
Includes primary and one other licensed driver living with you.
Cost for Associate Members (Additional household drivers) $35.00 per person/year $24.00 per person/year $25.00 per person/year $24.00 per person/year N/A N/A
One-Time Enrollment Fee*
(In most cases, fee is waived for members of other auto clubs that switch to BWC. Contact Membership Services for details.)
$12 None $12 None $12 None
1% of Revenue Donated to Environmental Cleanup and Advocacy Yes No Yes No Yes No
Anti-Environmental Lobbying Never Don't Know Never Don't Know Never Don't Know
Roadside Assistance Benefits BWC Premium PLUS Allstate Platinum BWC Basic PLUS Allstate Motor Club BWC Basic Allstate Road Security
Reimbursement Program No Yes No Yes No Yes
Towing Miles
(Nationwide Coverage)
100 miles $250 per occurrence 5 miles $150 per occurrence 5 miles $50 per occurrence
Flat Tire Assistance Yes $250 per occurrence Yes $150 per occurrence Yes $50 per occurrence
Jumpstart Yes $250 per occurrence Yes $150 per occurrence Yes $50 per occurrence
Fuel Delivery
(Member pays for gas, liquids, parts, or materials delivered.)
Yes $250 per occurrence Yes $150 per occurrence Yes $50 per occurrence
Extrication (Winching) Yes Don't Know 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, lockout service, battery assist, gasoline delivery and extrication)
Don't Know 4 service calls per covered member per year
(Service calls include towing, flat tire assist, lockout service, battery assist, gasoline delivery and extrication)
Don't Know 4 service calls per year
(Service calls include towing, flat tire assist, lockout service, battery assist, gasoline delivery and extrication)
N/A
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Discount Yes Don't Know 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 No
(Membership card includes 800# for car rental agencies)
Don't Know
Lockout $100 per occurrence $250 per occurrence $100 per occurrence $150 per occurrence $100 per occurrence $100 per occurrence
Bicycle Roadside Assistance
Add bicycle coverage to membership for $17/year
No
Add bicycle coverage to membership for $17/year No
Add bicycle coverage to membership for $17/year No
BWC Premium PLUS Allstate Platinum BWC Basic PLUS Allstate Deluxe BWC Basic Allstate Road Security
Discounts on Hybrid Rentals Yes No Yes No Yes No
Discounts on Eco-Lodging Yes No Yes No Yes No
Car Rental Savings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hotel Savings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Maps and Custom Trip Routing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
International Drivers Permit No No No No No No
No Fee Travelers Cheques No No No No No No
Travelers Insurance
(Available for purchase at the time reservation is made)
Yes Don't Know Yes Don't Know Yes Don't Know
Travel Accident Insurance No Don't Know No Don't Know No Don't Know
Bail Bonds Yes $2,000 arrest bond certificate Yes $1,000 arrest bond certificate Yes $500 arrest bond certificate
Car Theft Reward $5,000 Yes $5,000 Yes $5,000 Yes
Legal Fee Reimbursements $1,000 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $750
Trip Interruption Yes $1,500 Yes $1,500 Yes $750
Approved Auto Repair Facilities Yes Don't Know Yes Don't Know Yes Don't Know
Membership Program BWC Premium PLUS Allstate Platinum BWC Basic PLUS Allstate Deluxe BWC Basic Allstate Road Security
  • Household (PLUS) membership can cover up to four members of your family. This includes the primary member, a spouse or domestic partner, and children or dependents of a primary or associate member who are of legal age, are licensed drivers, are students, and have the same principal residence as the primary member.
  • Additional drivers are $25 per person for Basic Auto memberships, and $35 per person for Premium memberships.
  • Price ranges and services listed are representative and not necessarily complete.
  • Check with your local club for specific rates, policies and services.
  • Member pays for gas, liquids, parts or materials delivered.

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