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FakeNoose

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5. I've had AAA Membership for over 15 years, and have never had a problem

Tue Jul 14, 2020, 11:55 AM

Jul 2020

However I've only called AAA for service at home or within 5 miles of my home. So I've always gotten the local service, and those guys are all really good. If I'd been in another area I don't know what I would have gotten. I'm sure it's hit or miss, every group is different. Luckily you already knew who to call locally because that national hotline let you down.

I suggest you go online (don't call the number on AAA member card) and report this same story. Give names and dates and whatever facts that you can remember. I believe someone will get back to you, I hope they would at least apologize to you for the crappy way you were treated.

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Ok this is a heads up for those who has AAA (towing jumps etc). Think LONG and HARD before renewing. [View all] usaf-vet Jul 2020 OP

Hmm. That sucks. soothsayer Jul 2020 #1

AAA was great for me two weeks ago unc70 Jul 2020 #2

I've had really good fortune with AAA too. Mike 03 Jul 2020 #4

Unacceptable! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #3

Wisconsin usaf-vet Jul 2020 #13

Tyvm! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #15

I've had AAA Membership for over 15 years, and have never had a problem FakeNoose Jul 2020 #5

I just called them last week, (flat tire and no jack) gopiscrap Jul 2020 #6

I have Geico insurance. they cover tows. maxsolomon Jul 2020 #7

most AAA and other services are work at home jobs (pre covid)..my dtr did AAA for S cal and boy.. samnsara Jul 2020 #8

I think the quality of AAA service depends on the location csziggy Jul 2020 #9

I have had AAA for a long time. Polly Hennessey Jul 2020 #10

I own junk cars and never had any problems with AAA jpak Jul 2020 #11

We've had great service from AAA mcar Jul 2020 #12

AAA in Indiana Has Been Great for My Family Over the Years Indykatie Jul 2020 #14

My truck broke down in the middle of my vet's parking lot a couple months ago. AAA was there in dameatball Jul 2020 #16

I've had AAA over the last 30 years and have always been pleased with the service. Once fierywoman Jul 2020 #17

Always had great service with AAA. cwydro Jul 2020 #18

I just called & got through immediately SheltieLover Jul 2020 #19

I got answers on every telephone number I called which ID themselves a AAA. usaf-vet Jul 2020 #22

I am not doubting your experience SheltieLover Jul 2020 #27

Most car insurance policies allow you to add roadside service for pennies compared 2 the cost of AAA Native Jul 2020 #20

That is probably what I will do later today. usaf-vet Jul 2020 #24

I first switched from AAA to Geico's road service, and now I'm using Farmer's road service Native Jul 2020 #37

Anyone had luck with AARP. We are retired and get some benefits from AARP. usaf-vet Jul 2020 #28

Other than their restaurant discounts, I typically find better deals than what AARP offers. Native Jul 2020 #36

I had to call AAA last year Bayard Jul 2020 #21

I've had decent luck with them. genxlib Jul 2020 #23

Had to call AAA in late February. Tracer Jul 2020 #25

I save enough money from hotel discounts that it pays for our membership forthemiddle Jul 2020 #26

Just called the number you listed ... GeorgeGist Jul 2020 #29

Great serve is great only if it works may you never be left as we we yesterday. ..... usaf-vet Jul 2020 #30

I've had better luck with AAA than you, but MurrayDelph Jul 2020 #31

Check out the Project Farm YouTube Channel to make sure you get a good one first. TheBlackAdder Jul 2020 #40

I've had AAA for decades, and the rare times I've needed them it's been great. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #32

Usually takes between 1 and 3 hours in florida bedazzled Jul 2020 #33

Sorry for your bad experience shanti Jul 2020 #34

My newest car is 25 years old. panader0 Jul 2020 #35

Check insurance company. Even if towing is not covered expense some offer roadside assistance. nt Cognitive_Resonance Jul 2020 #38

Indeed! Duppers Jul 2020 #43

AAA quality varies between regional offices. Most of the ones in NJ are fantastic. TheBlackAdder Jul 2020 #39

Free tow benefits with 21st insurance is wonderful Demovictory9 Jul 2020 #41

Also had a bad experience after subscribing for decades Duppers Jul 2020 #42

you would be surprised how many people would call AAA for a life-threatening situation Skittles Jul 2020 #44

After giving it a couple of days to calm down I called AAA. At this point let's just say they agreed usaf-vet Jul 2020 #45