Honestly, it's wild how much the AAA logo makes people think they're getting some kind of Batmobile rescue. But yeah, most roadside calls are just whoever's in the area, whether you call AAA or your insurance. Have you ever had one actually show up faster than the other? I’ve seen both take their sweet time, especially during rush hour. Sometimes I wonder if the only real difference is the free maps AAA used to hand out...
Honestly, I’ve had AAA and my insurance both take ages, especially if it’s raining or rush hour. Here’s my little “system” now: I call whoever I think will get there first, but I always check their app or website for an ETA—sometimes that’s actually accurate, sometimes it’s just wishful thinking. Once, AAA did beat my insurance by about 20 minutes, but the guy looked exhausted and said he’d already done three jump-starts that morning. At this point, I basically keep snacks in the glove box and expect a wait... the free maps were nice though, not gonna lie.
Once, AAA did beat my insurance by about 20 minutes, but the guy looked exhausted and said he’d already done three jump-starts that morning. At this point, I basically keep snacks in the glove bo...
I get what you’re saying about the wait times—rain or rush hour just makes everything crawl. But honestly, I’ve had better luck with my insurance company’s roadside than AAA, weirdly enough. The last time I broke down, the insurance dispatcher actually called me back twice to check in, which I didn’t expect. Maybe it just depends on where you are or who’s on shift that day? The free maps are classic though... can’t argue there.
That’s interesting—my experience has been kind of the opposite. AAA usually gets to me a bit faster, but I’ve never had anyone from my insurance actually check in after dispatching help. Makes me wonder if it’s just luck of the draw or maybe certain areas have better coverage? The snacks-in-the-glovebox move is honestly genius though... I should probably start doing that, considering how unpredictable these waits can get. Ever had both show up at the same time?
Ever had both show up at the same time?
Yeah, actually, once I had AAA and my insurance both send someone—total chaos. Ended up with two tow trucks and a lot of confused looks. Honestly, I don’t fully trust either to be consistent. Feels like a gamble every time, but at least AAA usually answers the phone. The snacks thing is a must though, especially if you’re stuck on some random backroad.