Yeah, I’ve been thinking the same thing. Used to feel like AAA was this magic key—call 'em up, get help, no sweat. Now, “premium” just means you pay more for the same wait. I mean, I get that some folks might use all those extra tows or lockouts, but for most of us, it’s just peace of mind collecting dust.
Had a breakdown last summer in my old Chevy and the driver showed up looking like he’d rather be anywhere else. Didn’t matter if my card was gold or cardboard, you know? Made me wonder if anyone’s actually had a noticeably better experience with the higher tiers, or if it’s all just marketing. Anybody ever gotten something genuinely above-and-beyond from AAA after upgrading? Or is it just the same old story with a fancier envelope in the mail?
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I upgraded to Plus last year thinking it’d make a difference, but honestly? Same wait, same attitude from the tow guy. Only real perk was a longer tow range, which I haven’t even needed yet. Feels like they just slap “premium” on stuff and hope we won’t notice. Maybe it’s just not worth it unless you’re breaking down every other month...
Yeah, the “Plus” upgrade felt like a bit of a letdown for me too. I figured maybe I’d get faster service or, I don’t know, a friendlier driver? But nope—same old routine, just with more miles on the tow if I ever need it. Last time I called them, I waited almost two hours in the rain. At that point, it didn’t feel very “premium.” Maybe if you’re driving cross-country all the time it’s worth it, but for day-to-day city stuff... not really seeing the value so far.
Last time I called them, I waited almost two hours in the rain. At that point, it didn’t feel very “premium.”
That’s rough. Honestly, I’ve had similar experiences—sat on the curb for what felt like forever, and the only thing “Plus” about it was my growing frustration. I get that roadside service can get slammed during bad weather or rush hour, but if you’re paying extra, you kind of expect... something extra? Maybe I’m just old school, but it used to feel more reliable. These days, I’m not convinced the upgrades are worth the hype unless you’re constantly on long road trips. For city driving, it’s starting to feel like a fancy sticker and not much else.
I get the frustration, but I actually went with AAA for my first insurance policy because I liked having everything bundled—insurance, roadside, all in one place. Yeah, the wait times aren’t great, but I figure if something really bad happens (like an accident, not just a dead battery), I want a company that’s been around forever. For me, it’s more about peace of mind than speed. Maybe not perfect for everyone, but it helps me sleep better at night.
