How Much Will Roadside Help Cost — AAA vs. Local Locksmiths vs. Tow Trucks vs. LockJump

1. AAA Membership Costs — You Pay Even If You Never Use It

• Classic Plan: Around $65–$70 per year, sometimes plus a $10–$15 one-time sign-up fee depending on your region WalletHubAAA.
  Covers up to four calls/year, including towing (limited miles), jumpstarts, lockouts (with ~ $50 credit), flat tire help, fuel delivery (fuel extra).

• Plus Plan: Roughly $94 per year, adds up to 100-mile tows, full fuel delivery and ~ $100 lockout credit Insurance ProvidersHow Much Is It?.

• Premier Plan: Approximately $121–$125 annually, includes more towing miles, higher lockout coverage, trip interruption, rental car, and more AAAAAA.

If you rarely break down, paying $65+ a year before you actually need help doesn’t make sense—especially when you only need one service.

2. Local Locksmiths — High Call-Out Fees, Especially in Emergencies

• Emergency car lockout services typically range from $50 to $150, depending on time of day, location, and urgency 

• One local option charges just $19 just to come to your location—but that likely excludes labor or urgent timing. hobokennjlocksmith.com.

Bottom line: Local locksmiths can hit you with a high call-out or emergency fee—even before considering actual unlocking costs.

3. Tow Trucks — Add-On Fees for Basic Services

• Standard towing averages around $109, with $2.50–$7.00 per mile added on top.

• A typical cost model might look like:
  $50 base fee + $5/mile, plus $20–$30 for a jump-start or lockout 24/7.
  Example: A 10-mile tow with a jumpstart could easily cost $50 + $50 + $20 = $120.

Tow trucks are generally not built to offer just the simple fix—you’ll likely get hit with unnecessary charges.

4. LockJump — One Honest Price: Just $40
Unlike AAA, you don’t pay for unused benefits. Unlike locksmiths or tow services, there are no surprise markups or emergency premiums.
LockJump connects you directly with independent roadside technicians and offers:

• $40 flat rate for car lockout service (when keys are locked in the car)

• $40 flat rate for car battery jumpstart service (when your battery dies)

No annual fees. No hidden charges. Just one transparent, affordable price—wherever you are in Newark, Jersey City, Kearny, and surrounding North Jersey areas (like Harrison, Belleville, Union City, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, etc.).

LockJump – Only $40 for Car Lockouts & Jumpstarts in North Jersey
Tired of high costs and hidden fees?

• AAA Membership: Costs $65–$125/year, even if you only use one service—and that’s before any service cost or surcharges.

• Local Locksmith: Expect $50–$150 or more, with outrageously higher rates for after-hours or urgent service.

• Tow Trucks: Basic tow plus jumpstart can run you $100–$200, thanks to per-mile charges and extra service fees.

That’s where LockJump steps in. We eliminate unnecessary fees and memberships. When you need help—locking keys in your car or a dead battery—you pay just $40, period.
Why LockJump Saves You Money (and Stress)

• No recurring fees—pay only when you need us

• Flat-rate pricing, day or night—no emergency surcharges

• Trusted independent roadside technicians ready to help in Newark, Jersey City, Kearny, and the surrounding North Jersey towns

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Locations Covered
Lockout or jumpstart emergency? We’ve got you covered across North Jersey—including Newark, Jersey City, Kearny, Harrison, Belleville, Lyndhurst, Union City, North Arlington, and more.