Just wish their prices hadn’t crept up so much...
Yeah, the price hikes are getting old. Still, I’d rather pay a bit more and actually get help than sit around for hours with those “included” roadside services that never show. Had a flat last winter, insurance roadside said 90 minutes—AAA was there in 25. Not thrilled about the cost, but at least they deliver when it counts.
“Not thrilled about the cost, but at least they deliver when it counts.”
Yeah, I get that. Still, the price hikes sting when you’re already paying through the nose for insurance. I’ve had AAA show up quick, but I’ve also had them take forever—guess it’s a roll of the dice. Honestly, if they keep jacking up rates, I might just risk it and hope for the best next time... can’t be much worse than my luck anyway.
I’ve had AAA show up quick, but I’ve also had them take forever—guess it’s a roll of the dice.
That’s exactly it. I had one roadside call where they were there in 20 minutes, and another time I waited almost two hours. The inconsistency makes it hard to justify the higher rates. Have you looked into any alternatives? I’ve been comparing costs with other companies, but it’s tough to tell if the service is any better.
The inconsistency makes it hard to justify the higher rates.
Yeah, that’s been my struggle too. I’m on a student budget, so paying extra for AAA just doesn’t feel worth it when I’ve waited over an hour before. I tried Good Sam once (my friend had a membership) and honestly, the wait time was about the same. Maybe it just depends on where you break down? I’m starting to think none of these services are super reliable if you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Honestly, I feel you on this one. My wallet cries every time I renew AAA, but then I remember that time my battery died in a Target parking lot and the tow guy showed up just as I was about to start panicking. Still, the inconsistency is real. Sometimes they’re there in 20 minutes, sometimes it’s an hour and a half and you’re questioning your life choices (and your snack supply).
I’ve tried calling my insurance’s roadside assistance too, and it was pretty much the same story—long waits, especially if you’re not near a major highway. It’s like they all use the same handful of local tow companies, so you’re at their mercy no matter who you pay.
If you’re on a student budget, honestly, it might make more sense to just stash some emergency cash for a local tow truck and skip the membership. Or get really good at YouTube car repair videos... Not ideal, but hey, desperate times.