I've saved a decent chunk on hotels and rental cars over the years, so it's not all bad. Curious though, has anyone tried switching to roadside assistance through their auto insurance instead of AAA?
I switched to roadside assistance through my auto insurance a couple years back after AAA left me waiting almost two hours in the rain. Honestly, it's been about the same—sometimes quicker, sometimes not. Seems like they're all using similar local providers anyway...
I've noticed the same thing—seems like AAA has gotten a bit inconsistent lately. I switched over to my insurance's roadside assistance last year, and honestly, it's been pretty smooth. Here's what I'd suggest: first, double-check your insurance policy to see exactly what's covered (towing distance, lockouts, tire changes, etc.). Then, maybe give it a trial run for a year. Worst case scenario, you can always switch back if you're not happy. Good luck!
"Worst case scenario, you can always switch back if you're not happy."
That's pretty solid advice. I've been driving for ages and honestly, roadside assistance can be hit or miss no matter who you go with... but knowing exactly what's covered ahead of time definitely saves headaches down the road. Good luck sorting it out!
That's a fair point about roadside assistance being inconsistent. I've noticed AAA's coverage and response times seem to vary a lot depending on where you live. A few years back, I had a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, and AAA took forever to show up—ended up changing it myself before they even arrived. Made me rethink if the premium was worth it.
Honestly, it's always smart to periodically check what you're paying for versus what you're actually getting. Sometimes we stick with a provider out of habit or brand loyalty, but there might be better deals out there. Has anyone here recently compared AAA's coverage and pricing to other providers like your own auto insurer's roadside assistance add-on or even credit card perks? Curious if you've found better value elsewhere...
Yeah, AAA's reliability definitely varies depending on location. I switched to my car insurance's roadside assistance add-on last year—cheaper and pretty decent coverage so far. Might be worth checking out if you're reconsidering AAA.
