Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I used to swear by AAA—my dad’s been a member since the 80s and always talked them up. But last winter, my car died in a grocery store parking lot and it took them almost three hours to show up. The dispatcher kept saying “someone’s on the way,” but it felt like I was just stuck in limbo. The driver was nice enough, but he did mention some “advanced battery service” that sounded like an upsell too.
I’ve looked at those bank plans, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’d be any faster or more reliable. My friend tried one through her credit card and said she waited just as long for a tow. Maybe it’s just the way things are now—more people needing help, fewer drivers? Still, it’s frustrating when you’re paying for peace of mind and end up stranded anyway.
- Had a similar experience last fall—my S-Class wouldn’t start after dinner downtown.
- Called AAA, figured it’d be quick since I was in the city, but ended up waiting almost two hours.
- The driver was cool, but yeah, he tried to pitch me on some premium battery thing too.
- I’ve tried the “concierge” roadside through my credit card, but honestly, same story—long wait, not much difference.
- Maybe it’s just the new normal? Still feels off when you’re paying extra for what used to be a premium service.
Yeah, I totally get what you mean. Last time my car battery died, I thought AAA would be my hero—ended up scrolling memes in the parking lot for over an hour instead. The upsell on batteries is wild too... like, dude, I just want a jump, not a life coach for my alternator. Maybe it’s just more people using these services now? Still feels weird when you’re paying extra and getting the same old wait.
Honestly, I’ve noticed the same thing. Used to be you’d call and they’d show up quick, now it’s just a waiting game. Anyone else get hit with random fees lately, or is that just me being unlucky?
Anyone else get hit with random fees lately, or is that just me being unlucky?
I just signed up with AAA a few months ago, and I actually did notice some weird extra charges on my first bill. I called to ask and they said it was an “administrative fee” for starting a new policy. Is that normal? I figured maybe it’s just a one-time thing, but now I’m wondering if it’s something they tack on more often. Has anyone had luck getting those waived if you ask?
