Question of the Day- Roadside Service
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34369)
February 16, 2019 12:47pm CST
Hey with all the posts I've been reading about cold weather and snow, one could possibly wind up getting stranded in your car. So, I thought I'd ask this question.
Do you use any type of auto service like AAA?
I have used this one over the years for roadside assistance. Their membership rate is very reasonable, and I've required help a few times.
Some of the emergencies I've had included dead battery, flat tire, having to be towed for a bad alternator, and one time, locking myself out of my car.
Having that service always gave me some peace of mind if I happened to get stuck somewhere. Knowing that if I did have car trouble AAA would provide me with timely assistance.
Do you have a membership with any roadside service? Have you ever needed to use them?
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9 responses
@dgobucks226 (34369)
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18 Feb 19
@CarolDM You could say that however mine is a very small fraction of the total cost of my yearly premium.
@dgobucks226 (34369)
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17 Feb 19
Yes, policies offer roadside assistance at very little cost.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 Yes, but you are paying for them in the premium every month.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
16 Feb 19
I always had some roadside assistance with my car insurance but thankfully never had to use it
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 I don't think rates would rise if you use it. My guess is it's just an added bonus you pay for and has nothing to do with collecting insurance payouts.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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17 Feb 19
It's always nice to have protection even if you never have to use it. My car insurance has roadside service but I wonder if my rates will rise if I use it?
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
16 Feb 19
I do. I have both AARP and AAA. I like AARP the best though because their auto club is very affordable and includes up to a 100 mile tow with their nominal plan price. Most insurance companies have some kind of roadside assistance if necessary and some cell phone companies even do.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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17 Feb 19
Thanks for that information. Never knew cell phone co. might offer road service. With up to a 100 mile tow you really have piece of mind if stranded.
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
17 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 Yes, I am in a rural area, so having that big tow capacity is comforting.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
17 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 double triple who knows.They got me covered.lol
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
16 Feb 19
We do have AAA. My moms had it ever since she started driving. But has only needed to use it for locking keys in cars three times, and when towing cars to get worked on because we couldnt drive them.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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17 Feb 19
I locked the keys in my car and had to be towed too. Always good to have the protection just in case. Thanks for your input 
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@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 That's for sure.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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18 Feb 19
Something you hope you never have to use, but glad you have the coverage
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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17 Feb 19
That's to bad. I've never had an issue when having to use them. Thanks for your response!
