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31 Model A 01-17-2015 08:29 AM

You and the AAA
 

Who here has the AAA coverage? Do you recommend AAA coverage for those of us that know nothing? I'd stop and give what help I could to someone broke down but I don't want to be the one broke down and an A left on the side of the road is not all the kosher.....IMO and, there are no Barn Gurus just down the road around here!!!!!!

Brendan 01-17-2015 08:35 AM

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I have their towing. I have used it twice, once for my 36 Ford pickup. the fuel pump went out. I asked the driver if he could get my pickup into my shop , and he did. the second time I had to have my Ranger pickup towed about 65 miles, didn't cost a dime. I have their extended tow package. I think they will tow me up to 150 miles

Big hammer 01-17-2015 09:13 AM

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Gurus are just a click away with smart phone in hand! Someone is always on the Barn.
Just yell help dead along the road!

Mitch//pa 01-17-2015 09:20 AM

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its probably worth you to get it..
buy enough free miles to get it towed to larrry's shop

my one daughter lives in DC she has 200 free miles so if need be the car can get brought to my shop...
personally if my A goes down with something fatal i have many connections for a free tow

31 Model A 01-17-2015 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Big hammer (Post 1016866)
Gurus are just a click away with smart phone in hand! Someone is always on the Barn.
Just yell help dead along the road!

That would be great and a perfect solution but I don't have a smart phone and I don't have that many years left to figure one out. :D But!!! I do have a cell phone, last model offered as a flippy for emergencies, the daughter's insist!!! I don't have the text feature, nor do I tweet, facebooky or anything other than words spoke into the microphone.

31 Model A 01-17-2015 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1016873)
its probably worth you to get it..
buy enough free miles to get it towed to larrry's shop

It's like my Depends....and I like to feel secure so I guess it's best I do. I know that I'll eventually want to go further and further away from home and worrying about breakdowns won't enhance the enjoyment of the drive.

Rex_A_Lott 01-17-2015 09:36 AM

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You can select the available towing by the level of card you have, and of course, how much you pay.
I think its worth the peace of mind, knowing you wont be stranded out somewhere, whether its in your A, your modern car, or even riding with a friend who doesnt have it. YMMV.
Just a like life insurance...buy it and hope you dont need it.:)

1931 flamingo 01-17-2015 09:51 AM

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Yes. Get the AAA+ membership, 10 mi free towing 4 times a year. Usually someone knowledgeable will show up and treat your car like a baby (my experience).
Heck, I even used them last year to tow me home from the casino because I was tired and didn't feel like driving.............
Paul in CT

john in illinois 01-17-2015 09:57 AM

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a have had AAA for years. Had it for our motorcycles and never used it. I have used it for our modern cars several times. Never used it for the A,but it is comforting to have it when you are far from home.They also have a lot of free travel guides and maps to plan trips.

John

mshmodela 01-17-2015 10:10 AM

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I have AAA, well worth it..

31 Model A 01-17-2015 10:16 AM

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Thanks for all the replies. I have just joined and signed up for AAA+.

Mitch//pa 01-17-2015 10:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 31 Model A (Post 1016906)
Thanks for all the replies. I have just joined and signed up for AAA+.

can you post your membership number incase i ever need it:)
or i may need a hotel discount

C26Pinelake 01-17-2015 10:31 AM

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Buy the premium package with the longer tow ( miles ) and flatbead coverage !
Wayne

Big hammer 01-17-2015 10:40 AM

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Anyone not stopping for A 80 something old car and a gentleman who saw it manufactured
are a@@@@@es IMO AAA great for getting Sarah home

31 Model A 01-17-2015 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1016914)
can you post your membership number incase i ever need it:)
or i may need a hotel discount

When you transport Paul to me after sale is complete, I will do that. ;)

31 Model A 01-17-2015 10:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake (Post 1016918)
Buy the premium package with the longer tow ( miles ) and flatbead coverage !
Wayne

That did cross my mind...............but I didn't see where the use of a flatbed was a choice item.

Y-Blockhead 01-17-2015 10:56 AM

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I have had AAA membership for ~43 years. It's good for other things besides towing such as battery jump, change flat, gas, discounts to Disneyland, etc.

I have AAA insurance on all my cars and the house too.

C26Pinelake 01-17-2015 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 31 Model A (Post 1016928)
That did cross my mind...............but I didn't see where the use of a flatbed was a choice item.

My agent sells a basis, plus and premium plan. The basic does not include flatbed without a surcharge and it is very limited mileage. I have a large collection of antique cars and I would not be without i.
Wayne

billwill 01-17-2015 11:09 AM

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AAA is better than Lift

Fred K-OR 01-17-2015 11:16 AM

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We also have AAA. I have used it a number of times to tow my companies vans. It is good coverage.

Around here, you can request flat bed pickup which I would say you should get for an A. But, if you drive on long trips, remember to make sure you have cell phone coverage in the area you are going or you may be sitting along the road!

The other advantage is you can get maps, tour books, etc. from AAA at no cost. Very useful if you do some traveling. They will also plan a trip for you at no charge.


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