Community Chat

[SydneyH]

On 8/30/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:

We have AAA. We have only had to use it once, thankfully (knock on wood), but we renew it faithfully every year. We have AAA Plus. I'm not familiar with Auto Vantage Auto Club.

We keep our cars serviced regularly also, but tires can go flat and things can break regardless of that.

While that's true, AAA Plus is more expensive. I rarely drive 100 miles from my home, so the likelihood of needing a tow is nil.

[~moxie~]

I have had AAA for most of my adult life. I would not ever use another company. They do a lot of DMV activities that theycan do for you. I recently went looking for the pink slip for my car and could not locate it. I called DMV and they recommended I get it done at the AAA. As far as onstar I love it. They do diagnostics on my car every month and I like hands free calling.

[Qwackertoo]

I've only had it a few years. We did sign up one year to get the International Driver's Licenses and passport photos. Then signed up again a few years ago, handy for hotel discounts and something else that trip to Europe . . . and with daughter 4+ hours away and driving back & forth . . . just she & I were on it for 123.00 a year . . . then when I called to renew last week . . . they had where I could add 17 yr old son for *free* and husband for *free* plus she entered a code so I got 5.00 off so all four of us for 118.00 a year and that will cover 5 vehicles plus IF we are in anyone else's vehicle it would cover us whether a passenger or driving someone else's car like IF I flew to TX and was driving my Dad's car while in town.

I have plus . . . and usually get the AAA rate when booking hotels unless another discount is better.

The lady when I renewed last week . . . mentioned the "lock out service" that IF you lock yourself out of your car or somehow break your key (I guess in the ignition) they'll come out and you get a 100.00 credit towards a new key . . . and keys these days from dealerships aren't cheap.

AND in the case of a dead battery . . . IF you need a new one . . . they'll come out and install it for free but of course you have to pay for the battery.

It is worth it to me. I think we use to for years and years, with State Farm, had towing where it was like an extra 1.00 per month per vehicle but now with multiple vehicles, just easier to have AAA.

[AnikaBrodie]

We've had AAA forever and are satisfied with it when we need it. I've never heard of the other club you mentioned.

[Hooty]

AAA is the best, IMO! We have been members forever and we would never be without it!

[jlkz]

We have AAA now for over 30 years. We also have their Visa card and the credit we get annually goes to pay the AAA membership cost. We got the extended towing after the fact when our vehicle broke down while we were away. I believe they let us retroactively get the extended plan to cover the 100 mile distance. Great customer service, esp. For trip planning whether by car or RV.

[pistolino]

I can only speak to AAA (Plus) and it's worth the yearly membership because I lock my keys in the car at least once a year and I've used roadside service in the middle of a winter storm. Quick and gives me a feeling of security.

[jlkz]

Last week while getting gas, I unknowingly locked my keys and purse in the car. The fellow on the other side of the pump saw my distress and offered to call police ( or 911? ) to open my car for me. In 10 minutes I was back in my car --- Didn't need to use A AA. I was so glad the fellow called because I had just come from the eye doctor and my eyes couldn't focus on the number pad of the cell phone!