Honestly, I’ve had AAA for years and the only time I needed a tow that far was when my minivan decided to take a nap in the middle of nowhere on a road trip. Otherwise, it’s mostly been for locking my keys in the car... again. The wait times can be brutal though—last time I had enough time to finish a podcast and start questioning my life choices.
the only time I needed a tow that far was when my minivan decided to take a nap in the middle of nowhere on a road trip
Been there—my old sedan once “rested” in a Taco Bell parking lot for three hours. Here’s my patented AAA wait-time survival guide: 1) Accept fate. 2) Find snacks. 3) Regret not packing more snacks. 4) Wonder if you should just start walking. Has anyone actually had them show up faster lately, or is it just me getting less patient?
I think patience is definitely thinning, but I’ve actually had a couple of surprisingly quick AAA experiences lately—like, under an hour, which felt miraculous compared to the usual “contemplate your life choices in a parking lot” timeframe. Maybe it’s just luck of the draw or depends on the area? Still, I keep a granola bar in the glove box now, because you just never know when you’ll be stuck somewhere regretting every snack decision you’ve ever made.
Depends a lot on where you break down, honestly. I had my Mustang quit on me last summer in a rural spot and AAA took almost three hours. But last month, stuck in town with a dead battery, tow truck showed up in 40 minutes. Seems like it’s hit or miss now. I always keep snacks and a book in the glove box—old habit from too many long waits with classic cars... can’t always trust the ETA.
Yeah, it’s definitely not as consistent as it used to be. I had a flat on the highway last fall and waited almost two hours, but my neighbor swears he got help in under 30 minutes in the same area. Maybe it just depends on luck or how busy they are? Snacks and a book are smart—my emergency kit’s just granola bars and a deck of cards, but honestly, I might need to upgrade.