anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?

Honestly, I get the whole “peace of mind” thing, but I’ve had better luck with my insurance’s roadside than AAA lately. Last time I called AAA, I swear my toddler could’ve learned to ride a bike in the time it took them to show up. My insurance sent someone in under 30 minutes, and no weird fees. Maybe it’s just my area, but AAA’s magic seems to have faded for me...

Last time I called AAA, I swear my toddler could’ve learned to ride a bike in the time it took them to show up.

Step 1: Call AAA.
Step 2: Wait.
Step 3: Regret not packing snacks.
Step 4: Watch your beard grow (even if you didn’t have one before).
Yeah, same here - insurance roadside has been way faster for me lately. AAA used to feel like a secret club, now it’s more like waiting in line at the DMV...

Honestly, I’ve noticed the same thing. Used to be AAA was the gold standard - now my regular insurance roadside actually gets someone out faster. I think it depends on where you are, but the delays seem way more common lately. Funny how things shift.

Title: Anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?

- Not just you. I’ve got a couple of high-end cars and used to swear by AAA, but lately, I’m not sure it’s worth the premium.
- Had a flat last month - waited almost two hours. My neighbor with basic roadside through his regular insurance got help in under 40 minutes. That’s wild, right?
- Feels like the “gold standard” thing is more about reputation than reality these days.
- I’m all about keeping costs down where I can (maintenance on these cars isn’t cheap), so if my regular policy’s roadside is faster and included, why pay extra?
- That said, AAA still has some perks - like travel discounts - but honestly, I don’t use those much.
- Maybe it’s just location or luck of the draw, but I agree, the delays are hard to ignore now.

Not saying AAA’s useless, but it’s definitely not the no-brainer it used to be. If you’re paying for peace of mind, you want it to actually deliver when it counts...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced regular insurance roadside is always better. My parents have AAA and I’ve used it a couple times - once for a dead battery and once when I locked my keys in the car (yeah, rookie move). Both times, they showed up in under an hour, which honestly surprised me after hearing all the horror stories. Maybe it’s just my area, or maybe I got lucky, but it wasn’t bad at all.

I’ve heard mixed things about the roadside through regular insurance, though. Some people say it’s fast, but others mention they get charged for stuff AAA would cover for free, like extra miles or towing to a specific shop. Plus, I think AAA’s coverage follows the person, not just the car, which is kinda nice if you’re riding with friends or driving something else.

Not saying AAA’s perfect - definitely seems like they’re slipping in some places. But I’m not sure I’d ditch it just yet, especially since I’m still learning the ropes with driving and don’t want to risk getting stuck somewhere. Guess it depends on what you need and how often you actually use it.