I actually switched from AAA to my car insurance’s roadside assistance a couple years back, mostly to save a few bucks. Honestly? The wait times weren’t much different—still had to hang out on the side of the road for what felt like forever. The only real change was the person answering the phone had a different script.
As for those “extras,” I hear you. Used to love the hotel discounts, but now I just Google for promo codes and get about the same deals. The DMV services were handy once, but I can’t remember the last time I used them either.
Peace of mind is tricky. I guess I just decided I’d rather keep that extra $80 in my pocket each year and risk it. Haven’t missed AAA yet, but maybe I’ll regret it next time my battery dies in the middle of nowhere...
Peace of mind is tricky. I guess I just decided I’d rather keep that extra $80 in my pocket each year and risk it.
Honestly, that’s fair. The “peace of mind” thing is so personal—some folks just want to know they’ve got every base covered, others would rather pocket the cash and roll the dice.
- Wait times: I’ve seen them be all over the map, no matter who you call.
- Extras: Hotel discounts are nice, but like you said, promo codes are everywhere now.
- DMV stuff: Useful once in a blue moon, but not a dealbreaker for most.
Curious—did your insurance’s roadside cover stuff like towing long distances or just local? Sometimes those little details sneak up on people when they actually need help...
My insurance roadside only covers like 10 miles of towing, which I didn’t realize until I read the fine print. Anything past that and you’re paying out of pocket. It’s wild how those little limitations sneak in—definitely not as comprehensive as I thought.
Yeah, those tow limits are sneaky. I found out the hard way last winter when my car died on the side of the highway—ended up paying way more than I expected just to get home. Now I always check the fine print before renewing anything. It’s kind of annoying how they market it as “peace of mind” but then there’s all these little catches...
Yeah, I’ve been burned by those tow limits too. The first time my car broke down, I thought I was covered, only to find out the “free” tow was barely enough to get me off the exit ramp. The fine print is like a game of hide and seek… and I’m always “it.” It’s wild how they hype up the coverage, then you end up shelling out cash anyway. Guess it’s just another reminder to read everything, even if it feels like homework.
