I'm a member of AAA, and it's definitely useful. I'm not sure how much it costs, since I'm on my parents' account, but I've used it a couple times. Having the card also makes you eligible for discounts on some other stuff.
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Hil R. - Jul 10, 2014 10:07:03 am PDT #1666 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:10:06 am PDT #1667 of 30000
brillig
The $57 membership has towing for 5 miles, but I work 20 miles from home. Next step is $91. Maybe AARP has discounts, I'm a member of that (the threshold is 50, and they managed Hubby's medicaid)
lisah - Jul 10, 2014 10:11:22 am PDT #1668 of 30000
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I feel like for me the most useful service AAA provides (roadside assistance service) my insurance also provides and, since I'm already paying for the insurance, I haven't thought it was necessary to pay extra to AAA. I have Geico, btw, and I've used their roadside assistance services several times and it's always been fine.
Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:13:17 am PDT #1669 of 30000
brillig
Ah, I have Geico as well!
Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:19:40 am PDT #1670 of 30000
brillig
Hmm, Geico says I qualify for a discount if I complete an online defensive driver's course. Cool.
Edit: And I do already have that coverage!
Hil R. - Jul 10, 2014 10:21:45 am PDT #1671 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
The $57 membership has towing for 5 miles, but I work 20 miles from home.
For me, the important distance isn't how far from home, but how far from somewhere that can fix the car. Getting a broken car home isn't going to help me much.
Jesse - Jul 10, 2014 10:23:15 am PDT #1672 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Someone on the street earlier gave me a free pack of gum. I was a little suspicious just now going to chew some, because she didn't have a branded shirt or anything -- but then I noticed the church ad sticker on the pack. Phew. I knew someone was trying to sell me something!
DavidS - Jul 10, 2014 10:29:19 am PDT #1673 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have Geico, btw, and I've used their roadside assistance services several times and it's always been fine.
I will second that Geico's roadside service is excellent.
Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:30:44 am PDT #1674 of 30000
brillig
I've just added the contact number to my cellphone. That is a large relief.
DavidS - Jul 10, 2014 10:32:16 am PDT #1675 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Ta da! One less thing to worry about.