I get the frustration, but honestly, I’d still rather stick with a bigger company like AAA. We had a fender bender last winter and, yeah, it took a while, but at least I knew they weren’t going to disappear overnight. Smaller insurers might be quicker, but I worry about what happens if you need real support after something major. Maybe it’s just me being cautious, but I’d rather deal with some delays than risk getting left in the lurch.
Had a similar thought when my car battery died in the middle of a grocery store parking lot. Called AAA, and by the time they showed up, I’d already finished my shopping and eaten half my snacks. Not exactly speedy, but at least I wasn’t worried about them ghosting me. Still, sometimes I wonder if I’m just paying for peace of mind... or just paying for waiting.
I get where you’re coming from. Waiting around for roadside help can feel like forever, especially when you’re hungry and just want to get home. But honestly, I’d rather have a slow response than none at all—at least you know someone’s coming. I’ve seen folks try to go without any coverage, and when things go sideways, it’s way more stressful. Peace of mind isn’t cheap, but sometimes it’s worth it just to know you’re not stranded.
I totally get the frustration with waiting, but I’m with you—having some kind of backup is just safer. I’ve only been driving a short time, but my parents always insisted on keeping roadside coverage for exactly that reason. Even if it’s not as fast as we’d like, at least there’s a plan in place if something goes wrong. Honestly, the idea of being stuck on the side of the road without any help freaks me out way more than a long wait ever could.
- 100% agree on the backup plan. I’d never risk being stranded, especially with a high-end car—repairs and towing get expensive fast.
- Wait times have definitely gotten longer, though. Used to be under an hour, now it’s sometimes double that.
- I always keep a portable jump starter and tire inflator in the trunk just in case. Not ideal, but better than nothing if help takes forever.
- Honestly, peace of mind is worth the annual fee, even if service isn’t what it used to be... but yeah, it’s not perfect.
