Would Like Opinions on Roadside Assistance Plans (Page 2): Better World Club is an eco minded organization that does towing of both automobiles and bicycles. I use them for my trikes.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

jerryc41 wrote:

We have two 2015 Honda Fits that will be covered for another month. After that, I will have to select a company for a roadside assistance contract. I know from past experience that all the plans use the same local towing companies, so that's not a deciding factor. Any opinions on good or bad plans or options?

Better World Club is an eco minded organization that does towing of both automobiles and bicycles. I use them for my trikes. They will drive me and the trike to wherever I ask, like back to my car or back to my house. I would not even try to change a tire on the trike although I used to be able to do it on a diamond frame.

http://www.betterworldclub.com/roadside-assistance/bicycle-roadside-assistance/

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

jerryc41 wrote:

We have two 2015 Honda Fits that will be covered for another month. After that, I will have to select a company for a roadside assistance contract. I know from past experience that all the plans use the same local towing companies, so that's not a deciding factor. Any opinions on good or bad plans or options?

AAA

cdayton

Last Fall, driving in the mountains of AZ near the New Mexico border, I rounded a corner at speed, hit rocks in the road and shredded the sidewall of the left front tire on my XK8. Had to keep driving for 1/2 mile or so to find a flat area but couldn't budge one lug nut. Also couldn't reach my insurance coverage so I called AAA and joined on the spot. The woman truck operator and her son changed the tire, checked pressure on all tires and crawled under the car (not that easy) to make sure there was no other damage. Then followed me back to town 30 miles away at fairly low speed since I was driving on a donut. AAA has my vote.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BboH wrote:

I use Verizon's. Covers whatever I am in with my cell phone.

I never heard of that.

lilac

dirtpusher wrote:

AAA covers any vehicle you are in.

Triple AAA also covers you if your a passenger in someones car and it breaks down.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

lilac wrote:

Triple AAA also covers you if your a passenger in someones car and it breaks down.

Ah, yes, but I don't spend much time as a passenger. Maybe I should hire a AAA member to ride with me.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

lone ranger wrote:

I would highly recommend AAA.....they truly are the best of the bunch...

Thanks.

lilac

jerryc41 wrote:

Ah, yes, but I don't spend much time as a passenger. Maybe I should hire a AAA member to ride with me.

Sounds like a plan to me Jerry!

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Szalajj wrote:

Just a note on AAA, for new customers. br br Year... (show quote)

They also give you life insurance.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dirtpusher wrote:

They also give you life insurance.

So if I'm in a really, really bad wreck, they pay my life insurance and tow the car away. Fantastic!

ole sarg Loc: south florida

Have you tried the new and improved hefty harness for seniors? It allows you to hook two straps to the tie down points. It along with about three months on the horizontal leg press should do the trick and allow you to self tow!

architect Loc: Chattanooga

I have been a AAA member for over 50 years, and have gotten my money's worth in roadside service and towing. And especially during the period when I would buy used high mileage BMW's. One advantage of being a AAA member is you can use the card even if you are with someone else in their car.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ole sarg wrote:

Have you tried the new and improved hefty harness for seniors? It allows you to hook two straps to the tie down points. It along with about three months on the horizontal leg press should do the trick and allow you to self tow!

Thanks! Do you have a link for that? I was going to get one of these, but it wouldn't fit into my car.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-26418358

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

architect wrote:

I have been a AAA member for over 50 years, and have gotten my money's worth in roadside service and towing. And especially during the period when I would buy used high mileage BMW's. One advantage of being a AAA member is you can use the card even if you are with someone else in their car.

Thanks. A friend buys only older BMWs (Series 3, I think), puts them back in shape and drives them as long as he can. He has a decent supply of parts accumulated.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

nimbushopper wrote:

I was a AAA+ member for 20yrs and had an occasion to use them twice in the past few years. Once in downtown Tampa when a radiator hose blew(their vendor took 1.5hrs to respond) and again When I got a blowout on interstate 4 between Tampa and Orlando in a storm. AAA said 45 min response. After 1.5 hrs I called again, they said 45 more min. After another hr when the rain stopped I changed the tire myself and quit AAA! Now my insurance covers both my cars for about$25 a year!

I don't think I'd blame that on AAA. Any company can drop the ball now and then.

Jerry, I can't say enough good about AAA.

I had National Motor Club for years and used it once. I needed a jump start. They sent a cab. He made me pay upfront. Gave me a receipt. I misplaced it and ended up sending it in about four months later. They said I only had three months to send it in for reimbursement!
At least AAA pays the bill for services and doesn't expect you to pay and get your money back, maybe.

Marion