Sterling04

Does anyone know of an alternative to AAA. I remember a service on the TV a while back but didn't get the info... As always, Thanks

Barndog Buddha

I don't know your age but AARP offers one

Vetteman Jack

What are you looking for - emergency road service or a service that offers maps, etc.?

black match box

Allstate.

Sterling04

Emergency road service primarily... Similar to AAA but better. I saw a service on TV and it was about 3 times the service for slightly less money. I just can't remember the name.

donald4972

Over the years, I've had memberships in other Auto Clubs (Allstate, Amoco, GM).
But none of them offer the coverage, the range, the services, and the availability when you 'really' need them, that AAA does.

You will get what you pay for.

Don

Loby 1

I carry the 200 mile tow range with Auto Club.

I don't think there is anything better.

CQRT

Your car insurance company may have a service that will be discounted to policy holders . . . we've always had a great response from AAA . .

PhysicsDude55

Everyone's going to boo me off the stage with anecdotal stories, but all the insurance companies and companies like AAA make money off what you're buying from them.

That means that on average, whatever you pay for a yearly subscription is more money than what you're likely to spend on just paying cash for a tow truck when you need it.

As long as you're a financially responsible person, I don't see a reason to pay a subscription for a service that is relatively inexpensive to just pay for out of pocket whenever you need it.

c4cruiser

One thing about clubs like AAA is the legwork for getting qualified and trustworthy towing companies is done for you. And if you are traveling in a strange area, how would you know who to call so that you get a good price, a trustworthy company, and maybe some ham-fisted tow truck operator that could screw up your vehicle?

Sure, you might be able to save money by paying up front, but most travel clubs that have towing service also provide other things such as lockout service, flat tire help, jump starting, and even a travel agency that can plan an entire vacation for you.

How often you may need any of these services can play a part with costs, but I would much rather be in a position to simply make a phone call and get the help I might need. Especially at something like 3 in the morning out in the middle of nowhere.

Mr.Bill

You pay for what you get, AAA here.

cessna10

The problem is that if my wife has a problem, I want her to get
help asap and that is aaa. Just gives me peace of mind that
if she has a problem she knows where to get help fast.

c4cruiser

The other nice thing about AAA is that it covers the subscriber, not the car. You can use AAA if you are a passenger in car that doesn't belong to you and something happens to that car.

ourblk96

Auto Advantage?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ge-vs-aaa.html

SG Lou

My Ins.Co. offers 24 hr Road Side Assistance, along with free towing. But here's the catch, free towing for the first 5 miles, after that it's your dime.
great if you break down or get a flat less then 5 miles from your destination

Voodoo13

My wife also has CAA (Canadian version) for peace of mind. it's less than $100/year and she feels better. Although I am still the first one she calls when she locks her keys in the car

Sterling04

Thanks to all who posted replies. I think I'll just stick with AAA until I find something better!

c4_4ya

That's what AAA advertises and wants you to believe. Last time I got a tow, the driver and I got onto this subject and basically AAA only uses whichever towing service is willing to charge the least. That's the only criteria for AAA doing "the legwork for getting qualified and trustworthy towing companies". He was talking about how they are the worst roadside service about trying to lowball and strong arm (words he used) towing companies.

Perhaps all us Vette owners should think about why a towing company would be willing to charge less than all the others in the area and what effect that might have on your towing service.

So, in this case, you get what AAA pays for!

Btw, I have roadside assistance through my insurance (Nationwide) and I think it's only $2/mo and I get up to either 100 or 200 miles towing free per incident - probably just 100 but I remember thinking it was a lot more than I expected!

cessna10

You could hardly expect AAA to look for the most expensive
towing service anymore than you would.

laurent_zo6

I have used AAA for many years with great service.
If you use another service, make sure they do have flat bed trucks on call.