I’m curious if folks are seeing slower response times or if it just feels that way because everything else is getting more expensive too.
I get what you’re saying about “brand name” prices, but honestly, my experience with AAA hasn’t been that bad. Filed a claim last year—response time was about what I expected. Maybe it’s just certain regions? Or maybe I got lucky.
Yeah, I’ve noticed a bit of a slowdown lately, but nothing too wild. Had to call for a tow a couple months back and it took maybe 45 minutes, which is about what I expected. I do think prices have crept up, though. Could just be busier in some areas or maybe staffing’s tighter now? Hard to say, but overall, still feels reliable to me.
Had to call for a tow a couple months back and it took maybe 45 minutes, which is about what I expected.
That’s about my experience too—45 minutes isn’t bad, especially if you’ve ever tried getting a flatbed for a ‘72 Cutlass on a Sunday. I do agree the prices have crept up, though. Feels like every year the renewal sneaks a bit higher, but I guess that’s just the way things go. Still beats paying out of pocket for a tow, at least for my old rides.
Yeah, 45 minutes is about what I’ve come to expect too. Not thrilled about the price hikes, but honestly, I’ve done the math and it still works out cheaper than paying for a tow on my own—especially with the kind of cars I drive.
- Had a breakdown with my S-Class last winter. Tow alone would’ve been $200+ without AAA.
- The annual fee stings a bit more every year, but it’s still less than one emergency call.
- I do wish they’d offer more flexibility on coverage tiers, though. Sometimes feels like I’m paying for perks I never use.
I get the frustration, but for older or high-end cars, it’s kind of a no-brainer. Still, if the price keeps creeping up, I might start shopping around... just not sure anyone else is much better.
Yeah, the price creep is annoying, but I’ve seen what a single tow bill looks like and it’s not pretty. I do wish they’d let us pick and choose perks—like, I don’t need trip interruption coverage, just get me off the side of the road. Still, for my old Volvo, it’s saved my bacon more than once. If someone ever figures out a pay-per-use model, I’m all ears...
