I hear you on the location thing. Last summer, I was stuck in a parking lot with a dead battery—classic luxury car drama, right? AAA took forever, and when they finally showed up, the guy joked about my car being "too fancy" for his jumper cables. Switched to my insurance's roadside after that fiasco, and it's been smooth sailing since. Curious though, anyone had issues with insurance roadside assistance handling higher-end cars? I'd hate to trade one headache for another...
"Curious though, anyone had issues with insurance roadside assistance handling higher-end cars? I'd hate to trade one headache for another..."
Yeah, I get your hesitation. I've noticed some insurance roadside services can be hit-or-miss with luxury or performance cars. A buddy of mine drives an Audi RS7, and his insurance sent someone who didn't even have the right tow gear—ended up waiting another hour for a specialized truck. Might wanna double-check with your provider beforehand about their equipment and experience with high-end vehicles... better safe than sorry.
I've had similar experiences, unfortunately. Had a Lexus GX towed once, and the first truck they sent was totally unprepared—didn't even have the right dollies or straps. If you're worried, here's what I'd suggest: call your insurance ahead of time and specifically ask if they have a list of approved tow companies for luxury or specialty vehicles. It might sound picky, but trust me, it's worth the extra five minutes to avoid standing roadside for hours... learned that lesson the hard way.
Had a similar nightmare when my BMW got stranded on the freeway a while back. AAA sent this tiny tow truck that looked like it could barely pull a scooter, let alone handle my car. Dude showed up without the proper ramps, and we wasted almost two hours waiting for backup. Definitely agree with calling ahead about specialty towing—might feel kinda extra, but beats sitting around watching traffic fly by at 80 mph...
"Definitely agree with calling ahead about specialty towing—might feel kinda extra, but beats sitting around watching traffic fly by at 80 mph..."
Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. If you've got anything remotely low-profile or AWD, always specify flatbed upfront—AAA's default dispatch can be hit-or-miss these days. Saves a headache later...
