Yes, you can call AAA without being a member, but there are other ways to get help. Here is how a membership, an insurance add-on, the free Freeway Service Patrol and a pay-per-call service work.
If your car starts and you can drive it, a store visit can make sense. If it won’t start where it sits, a mobile service can test, jump or replace the battery there.
What to do when your car breaks down: get to a safe spot, call the right number, and know what to tell Axl Roadside in Mountain View.
A dead battery, a flat, a lockout or an empty tank can often be fixed where you’re parked. Here’s how to tell whether your car really needs a tow.
