Aside from roadside assistance stuff (how reliable is that btw? Does it work well everywhere?)
I see other perks like discounts, insurance plans, and etc. Are any of these goldmines??
like title says my renewal is here and i was wondering if there is a way to renew for bit cheaper? only had AAA for 1 year so not too familar if there are some discount codes etc? thanks
I’ve been doing some research in the discounts and have seen people discuss their premier and plus plans, but when I go to the AAA website I only see Classic and Everyday plans. Did the premier and plus plans change?
I left my keys in my car and I don't have $80 to pay a locksmith right now. So I found out about AAA membership which includes lockout service for only $6/month, I got the membership today and the only catch is that if I use any service in the first 3 days it's a $125 fee, but that's fine because I don't have to go anywhere until Monday. So if I use the service Monday I won't have to pay anything? It sounds to good to be true
How many of you still use AAA? I just got my card after many moons since I started traveling. It’s mostly for peace of mind during road trips
For those with a AAA membership, they have amazing deals on concessions you can purchase vouchers for! They also have discounts on tickets in case someone without a list comes with you. I've used it before for a ticket for a friend and so worth it!
https://aaanortheast.memberdeals.com/packages.php?sub=packages&action=view&id=3632
A few months ago, I used my Erie auto insurance's roadside assistance when my wife locked her keys in the car. When it was time for renewal, I noticed an increase in my premiums. After shopping around with two independent agents, Erie was still the most affordable option among reputable companies, even after the increase.
I checked my CLUE report and saw that the roadside assistance was listed as a claim, along with others from previous years (those were through Geico).
Now, I'm considering switching to AAA for roadside assistance. The Plus tier, which offers 100 miles of towing, would cost us $200 per year for two people. This seems higher than what I've seen others mention.
Given that I have a 2022 Subaru (which comes with its own roadside assistance but wasn't a great experience when I used it last year) and my wife drives a 2016 Mazda, is it worth paying $200 per year for AAA?
Edit: thanks everyone. I ended buying it but at a lower rate ($142). At first I was hesitant so after entering my cc i closed the page without paying. Few minutes later and they emailed me this discount
(AAA or Triple A is the American Automobile Association and provides free towing and other basic services to its members. It also offers discounts on travel and at some restaurants and other attractions.)
Aside from roadside assistance, what are your favorite AAA benefits/discounts?
http://www.aaa.com
Heard you get three free tows a year and I have seen that you can get an additional discount on travel (hotels) when you have a AAA account.
Any firsthand stories?
I have car insurance through progressive with the option to add roadside assistance and rental coverage. Does it make more sense to opt into those benefits or get a AAA membership?
Goes without saying that Costco is not worth it for people who don't shop there, so is AAA if you don't have a car. Assuming you are going to use that service, which memberships are worth their price?
I got a AAA special offer and wondering if it worth it. Anyone can share experiences with the auto club?
I live in the middle of the desert and drive a 2008 car that runs more on hopes and prayers than gas. Does it makes sense to pay the $49.99 and get the triple A membership or should I just use those $50 on something else?
I just received a letter notifying me that my AAA membership would be renewed for free for another year.
I had cancelled my renewal about 2 months ago and had ignored letters seeking renewal payment requests.
I almost threw this out before I realized what it was. Hopefully some other folks here get this as well. I won’t argue with the coverage, even if I got minimal use out of it. Still good for emergencies.
Thanks T-Mobile and AAA!
What are some perks that most people don't know about.
Disclaimer: I used to work at AAA (in road service).
AAA is like a chain, different regions are owned my different people and have different rules. In most cases basic membership is the same (4 service calls per year, 3 miles of free towing, will unlock your car or give you gas). If your car is in ok shape, basic is fine, but if you have multiple cars or something, just go with plus, it will be cheaper for you to tow it if you want to go more than 3 miles and seriously, it sucked having to explain to people the rules.
Always try getting a AAA discount (even if the place doesn't say they offer it, a lot of places will give you a 10% discount). That goes for everything from hotels to camera shops. It won't hurt to ask.
Your membership covers any vehicle you are in at time of disablement. Basically that means your card can cover your friends or your mom or whoever if you're with them when they have car problems.
If you have a plus membership, you can get your passport photos taken for free at a branch.
It's been like 6 years, so those are what I can remember at this point, but honestly I don't (personally) think it's worth it. In my experience they try to get out of as many services as they can for just the most random reasons but for others they swear by the service.
I missed one of the A's when I first read that title and thought "Well, cutting back on alcohol is definitely frugal."