New AAA Services - Towing Range Options

[eloo]

I found out today that AAA recently increased its services to include towing beyond the normal 7 mile limit.

It'll cost more (haven't checked the pricing yet), but for me, it'll probably be worth it, especially when I run out of fuel in the wrong place.

See http://www.aaa-calif.com/mem/auto/ers.aspx
AAA Premier 200 mi. (1st tow only)
AAA Plus 100 mi.

[freedml]

Re: New AAA Services - Towing Range Options

It's been available for many years, and in a dedicated CNG vehicle it's a great idea. A few years ago, before www.cngprices.com, my wife went to 3 or 4 stations to buy cng before running out. One was totally gone, others were out of service or didn't have electricity. We had 'plus' and the driver took her to 2 or 3 more until they found one that worked.

[cngprices]

Re: New AAA Services - Towing Range Options

While you're looking into it, ask them about the per-mile extra charge if you just stay on the normal one. I don't remember it being too large, and if you don't plan on running out of gas (in three years I haven't yet, knock on wood), then you can just spend the extra tow money when you need it. If you find out a number, post it here, though. =)

Cheers,
Todd

[cquirk]

Re: New AAA Services - Towing Range Options

Hi They have a 100 mile option, as the closest qualified repair station is over 50 miles from me I signed up a few years ago and have used it at least 3 times, saved me about $50 per tow

[eloo]

Re: New AAA Services - Towing Range Options

As of 2 Oct 2009, from
https://www.aaa-calif.com/apps/members/OLM/memNew.aspx
Premier — 200 mile-tow option (1st tow) $102
Plus — 100 mile-tow option $ 76
Classic — 7 mile $47

While you're looking into it, ask them about the per-mile extra charge if you just stay on the normal one.

They said it depends on the tow truck and area... can be anywhere between $3-12.

It's been available for many years...

OK... "New" to me (it's all relative)! Gary (my spouse) tells me now that he got the Plus option after I got the car last year. Nice he let's me know!