"Is it weird that now I'm mostly curious how they'd handle a flat tire in the middle of nowhere?"
Actually, that's not weird at all—it's pretty smart to think about roadside assistance. A few quick points to consider:
- Geico partners with local roadside services, so response times can vary widely depending on your location. Generally reliable, but rural areas might mean longer waits.
- Progressive's roadside assistance is similar, but I've heard mixed experiences about consistency, especially in remote spots.
- Check if either offers reimbursement if you end up using your own local tow or tire service.
Ever looked into AAA as an add-on? Sometimes that's the real lifesaver when you're stuck somewhere random...
Honestly, AAA isn't always the magic bullet either... got stuck once in upstate NY and waited nearly two hours. Sometimes local garages are quicker if you just call them directly. Worth keeping a few numbers handy just in case.
"Sometimes local garages are quicker if you just call them directly. Worth keeping a few numbers handy just in case."
That's a fair point, though I'd argue reliability varies significantly with local garages—especially in remote areas. I've had mixed experiences myself; once waited nearly three hours because the garage I called directly was understaffed. Given that, does anyone have insight into how Geico and Progressive handle roadside assistance claims specifically for high-risk drivers? Curious if there's a noticeable difference in response times or service quality.
Had a similar experience myself last winter—got stuck in the snow near Albany and called a local garage directly thinking it'd be faster. Big mistake... waited almost two hours, freezing with kids in the backseat. Switched to Progressive shortly after, and so far, their roadside assistance has been pretty reliable. Haven't tried Geico yet, but curious if anyone else has compared both specifically for roadside response in tough weather conditions?
Had Progressive a few years back and their roadside was decent enough. Got stuck once outside Syracuse during a nasty ice storm... waited maybe 45 mins, which isn't terrible considering conditions. Switched to Geico last year (better rates, figured why not?) but haven't needed roadside yet. Friend of mine swears Geico's assistance is quicker, but honestly, I'm skeptical—feels like luck of the draw in bad weather. Curious myself if anyone has direct comparisons from recent winters.
