There’s just something about hearing a real voice that makes the whole ordeal less stressful, especially with kids in tow.
I totally get this. I’m still new-ish to driving, but the first time I had to call AAA, I was basically shaking. The app said the tow truck was “on the way,” but it kept changing its ETA by like 20 minutes at a time. I started wondering if it was even real or just some kind of placebo effect to keep me calm. Ended up calling their number, and honestly, hearing someone explain what was happening made me feel way less panicked.
The weirdest part is how much we’re supposed to trust these apps. Like, GPS once told me I’d “arrived” at my destination and I was literally in front of a cornfield. Since then, I keep a flashlight and one of those portable jump starters in my trunk too—can’t totally trust tech, but also can’t ditch it either. Guess it’s just about having backup plans for your backup plans now?
The app said the tow truck was “on the way,” but it kept changing its ETA by like 20 minutes at a time.
That ETA shuffle drives me nuts. Here’s what I do: call, get a name, ask for a direct callback if things change, and don’t just rely on the app. It’s not perfect, but at least you know someone’s actually tracking your case. Ever had them send the wrong type of truck? That’s happened to me twice—flatbed needed, regular tow shows up. Makes me wonder if anyone else double-checks what kind of help they’re actually sending out.
