AAA What do you think of it
 

Our roadside insurance is about to run out through our dealer. We are considering AAA. For those who have it, do you consider it a wise investment? There are 3 category's Classic, Plus and Premier. Which do you have? Thanks.

Plus. It has come in handy at times. At you get various discounts but few that seem relevant to the Villages. AAA Plus Membership

We never leave home without it and chose the 100 mile tow plan. NY AAA doesn't have 3 tiers, just 2.

Love it when travelling. Saved our rear end n a freeway breakdown out west.

We also have it and am glad we do. A couple of years ago, I unfortunately left my dome light on (I must have left it turned on very low and did not see it) at the Detroit airport. When we got back, I found my battery dead and we called AAA. Response times of course vary upon location, weather (if in the middle of a snow storm for example....), and time of day. We only waited about 20 minutes before a dispatched truck showed up. The driver was very courteous, gave my battery a jump and checked everything out. He also told me that I would not need a new battery, that my battery should be fully charged by the time I got home (about 2 hours away). It is like an insurance that you pay for, hope to never use, but are glad you have it if you need it.

Had it for years and also get it for my children. If you have an accident, dead battery or breakdown it is nice to have a number to call if your car is out of service. I get the 100 mile towing. The short towing (3 miles?) is not worth it. By the way it covers you in any car as I recall. I think their are limits to the number of tows per year. Never had a problem when we have called for help and we have done it in a number of different states.

As long as I have an automobile, I will have AAA.

With most of the new cars not having a spare tire, I would not consider driving without out it.

What are the other differences, I never bothered to change mine from ny to florida. I assume the Florida is better?

Have Plus - Wouldn't be comfortably without it. Over 50 years AAA has helped in several tough jams.

While updating my golf cart insurance at AAA last week. I was informed that AAA also provides Golf Cart towing (via flatbed), included in my AAA membership (a $39 value). The coverage for Golf Carts is only applicable to Florida. Another reason to continue my AAA membership.

From an AAA member up north
 

I have had AAA Motor Club since 1988. Fortunately, I have only needed them a handful of times, but it is nice to know they are there. Last October, I had only had my car parked for about 4 hours one day after attending a meeting, and came out of the meeting to find the 3 years old battery on my car was dead. In the Chicago area, AAA has a battery replacement service that I took advantage of. AAA replaced the battery on the spot on my 2002 Subaru Forester for $115 (that included the labor charge) with a 3 year warranty on the new battery. I have also used them to replace a few flat tires over the years. If I am staying at a hotel, I check to see if they offer a AAA discount. IMHO AAA is a good value.

There are three plans: Classic, Plus and Premier. You can compare the different plans on aaa.com. For years we carried my husband, myself and my five children on the Plus plan. Various scenarios that we encountered through the years were keys locked in the car, flat tires, numerous tows that included long distance for some of them. I was grateful that my daughter was not stranded one night that was quite a distance from home. My car has been jump started in frigid weather (not a problem in TV)! My son drove in someone else's car, who did not carry AAA,when the other car became disabled. The friend's car was covered. Years ago our car was hit in Montreal. A flat bed truck took the car to a mechanic to see if the car was mechanically sound to drive. That was also covered. AAA has pulled us out of many jams and has offered me a peace of mind when my family members are out on the road.

We have AAA plus and would not be without it. we have only needed it about three times in 10 years, but each time they were there quickly, and took care of us very efficiently. When we travel and book hotels, I always look for their discount.
We have the 100 mile towing option.

I had an OEM battery replaced by AAA a few months ago while parked at Sam's club here (it was only three years old also).

I went inside and asked Sam's if they had one and it turned out they didn't. I then called two parts stores and asked the cost, before calling AAA because I'm figuring that their convenience of coming to the vehicle would result in a higher price.

As it turned out, AAA's cost was only $5 more (with the warranty), so the guy came over and changed it out.

I also tipped him $10, which still made the whole thing very efficient and low stress. :thumbup: