That’s interesting—never really trusted insurance roadside myself, but maybe it’s better in some areas. Anyone ever had to call both and compare response times? I always worry about being stuck with a classic on the side of the highway...
- Had to use both AAA and my insurance’s roadside over the years—depends a lot on where you are and what time it is.
- AAA’s been faster for me, especially in rural spots. Insurance roadside sometimes just contracts out to whoever’s available, which can be hit or miss.
- For classics, I’d lean AAA. They seem to “get” the older cars a bit more, at least in my experience.
- Totally get the worry about being stranded. It’s never fun, but having a backup plan helps.
Honestly, I've had the opposite luck—my insurance roadside actually came through faster than AAA the one time I was stuck with a flat in the middle of nowhere. Maybe I just caught AAA on a bad day, but I remember waiting almost two hours with the kids in the backseat, which was rough. The insurance folks texted updates and even called to check in, which helped my nerves a bit. I guess it really is a toss-up depending on where you break down and who’s on call that day. Funny how different our experiences can be.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen insurance roadside take longer than AAA in a lot of cases, especially during peak times or bad weather. Sometimes the coverage is more limited too—like, they might only tow you a few miles for free, then it gets pricey. AAA can be hit or miss, but their network’s usually bigger. Guess it really depends on what you need and how much you want to spend.
I’ve had both, and honestly, I just want whoever gets me off the side of the highway fastest—preferably before my coffee gets cold. Has anyone else noticed insurance roadside sometimes sends the most random local tow company? Once I waited two hours and the guy showed up in a pickup with a homemade sign. AAA’s not perfect, but at least I know what I’m getting... usually. Is it just me, or does “free tow” always come with a catch?