I've had similar experiences lately, especially in more remote spots. AAA used to be my go-to, but after waiting nearly three hours last summer near Yellowstone, I started looking around. Ended up trying my insurance's roadside assistance (Geico), and honestly, it was way quicker—maybe an hour tops. Could be AAA's network is stretched thin or they're cutting corners with local garages... either way, might be worth checking out your insurance or credit card perks instead.
Had a similar issue last month—AAA took forever to show up when I got a flat near Big Sur. Ended up changing it myself after waiting almost two hours. Wonder if they're just overwhelmed in touristy areas or if it's a broader issue with their service quality lately. Has anyone tried roadside assistance through their credit card perks instead? Curious if that's any better.
Had something similar happen near Yellowstone last summer, waited forever and ended up sorting it myself too. Might just be busy season in tourist hotspots... Hang in there, hopefully your next trip goes smoother.
Had a similar experience myself a couple years back when my car broke down near Napa Valley. It was peak tourist season, wineries packed, roads jammed... you know how it goes. Called AAA expecting quick service—ended up waiting almost three hours before finally giving up and calling a local tow company instead. Honestly, I think it's not just tourist hotspots; AAA seems stretched thinner than they used to be. Maybe membership has grown faster than their resources or something? Either way, I've since added roadside assistance directly through my car's manufacturer, and the one time I needed it, service was surprisingly prompt. Might be worth checking if your car brand offers something similar. Hope your next road trip is hassle-free—nothing ruins a vacation faster than car trouble.
Yeah, I've noticed AAA response times slipping too. Had a flat tire last summer near Monterey—waited forever. Wonder if they're outsourcing more calls now or something... Manufacturer assistance sounds interesting though, might check that out.
