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AAA Is It Worth It?
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,000
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From: henderson nevada
I had them last year. It took them 3.5 hours to send someone to fix a dead battery for my wife at her job (she used the vette that day). She was pregnant like 3 months and she told them that but they said if it is an emergency call 911. So to make a long story short I didn't renew but I had a 2 year warranty on the battery. At one year 6 months (after I stopped AAA) the battery died again at my house. I checked the warranty and I called requesting a new battery. HA HA, under warranty. This time they showed up in like 40 minutes (better) but the guy from auto one (yellow truck) said they didn't do certain years of corvettes 
when he saw the corvette. I told him it was an 01 and he said they didn't do 02's and some other ones. He called his supervisor who said to do it anyway!!! He said something about California/lawsuit etc. Anyway the battery is good now... but I would be sure they still do Corvettes. Maybe this guy just didn't want to do mine. But remember they send out independent contractors who I guess just might drive off. I WOULD HAVE BEEN PISSED OFF if the second guy drove off. This is all the info I have. Just be sure they still do the Corvettes. They might try to charge you a yearly fee and not do them, unbelievable as it sounds.............later 
when he saw the corvette. I told him it was an 01 and he said they didn't do 02's and some other ones. He called his supervisor who said to do it anyway!!! He said something about California/lawsuit etc. Anyway the battery is good now... but I would be sure they still do Corvettes. Maybe this guy just didn't want to do mine. But remember they send out independent contractors who I guess just might drive off. I WOULD HAVE BEEN PISSED OFF if the second guy drove off. This is all the info I have. Just be sure they still do the Corvettes. They might try to charge you a yearly fee and not do them, unbelievable as it sounds.............later
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,298
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
We been having them for years along with the extended milage incase it has to be taken more than 5 miles. As one thread mentioned it is good to have without runcraps. I'd say go for it. My$.02
Rsty
Rsty
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 295
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From: Kennesaw Ga.
I would'nt be without it. had the coverage for 8 years and I've called them for something every year and it has payed for itself each time. This past year I up graded to the RV Plus coverage because of the vette. it has the most coverage and covers everything. 
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14,942
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From: Los Angeles
I don't know what the service/morale is like in your area but I wouldn't point a dog in AAA's direction in Southern California..Someone may chime in and say they've had a good 2 or 3 experiences with them in So. California but I watched them s*** on employees and contractors and leave members hanging for 10 years..The situation troy144's wife endured is a common occurrence here..Don't call in asking for a flatbed for your vette or high performance vehicle..And please don't be stuck on a freeway on top of that.. 
If they don't have a flatbed available for you, you and/or your car will sit on the freeway for hours while they're "looking" and you'll finally be forced to "seek commercial service" or call CHP and pay for one of their rotation trucks..Their motto here is "we're always with you." 
If they don't have a flatbed available for you, you and/or your car will sit on the freeway for hours while they're "looking" and you'll finally be forced to "seek commercial service" or call CHP and pay for one of their rotation trucks..Their motto here is "we're always with you."
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 34
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From: Jacksonville FL
I had AAA; however the first and only time I needed them was to fix a flat. I had on a suit and did not want to get it dirty in the hot Florida sun. I called AAA and waited two hours. When I called them back they had not dispatched anyone to me because they said they were busy and would get to me as quick as they could. I changed the tire myself and did not renew. They will take care of your needs, just don’t expect fast service.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 537
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From: NorCAL Live your passion--why wait, you ain't getting any younger
Yup, its worth it---25 year member, CSAA/AAA. Its one bill that comes each year that I pay with a smile.
Probably have gotten 30 support calls for flat/blowout tire changes, dead battery, dead tranny, generator, accident tows, etc---and some other tows for things I can't quickly remember.
One 800-call does it all. I keep the number on cell phone speed-dial just in case.
Yes, the response times are all over the place, the best about 20min around time, the worst about 2 hours at 11pm out on the highway on a weekend. That's not CSAA's fault. They give the best estimate, and tell you to call back after waiting that time and then they give you a new estimate after finding out why the first delay happened.
The phone support folks are typically first rate.
Also, renewal and inspections at the local office, free plastic-key-thingies for emergency use, and of course---the maps and travel discounts.
..Unless..You're with them.. 