u/NeuroNerd1906

Would love your ultimate recommendations.

Criteria:

- Open on a Sunday for pickup

- Reasonably priced

Would appreciate any advice on best/cheapest way to get car to a tire shop. Tire went flat and I had no spare in the trunk - had to get it towed to my house at 1am. Called a tire shop the next day and they have ordered the correct tire for me. Geico won't pay for my second tow so I am stuck footing the bill.

1. Do I need to just suck it up and pay for the towing to the tire shop?

2. Is there another alternative I am not thinking about? - Picking up the new tire, taking it back to my car, and calling Geico's roadside assistance to have them put it on? I don't know if that is even doable. But I am trying to save $200+ for a tow that is less than a mile away.

3. Or should I buy a spare from a local place, have Geico put it on, then drive to the tire shop?

I would love some guidance on whether or not to switch insurance companies. We filed a claim after damage to the car (no other people involved). Now our yearly insurance went up over $700. If we were to switch providers, would it make a difference financially or should we just pay up?