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**penguinz** · 01:24 PM

Is it worth the $100 a year?

**sd4chiefs** · 08-24-2015, 01:13 PM

Yes, if you have a sh*tty car that breaks down a lot. New car no.

**Lzen** · 08-24-2015, 01:14 PM

I don't pay $100 per year. I pay $59. But yes, it is worth it. I may not need it but it's good for peace of mind.

Grim · 08-24-2015, 01:15 PM

We pay a fraction of that for equivalent coverage through our insurance provider.
I don't know what AAA offers that we're not getting, though. I can't think of anything.

cosmo20002 · 08-24-2015, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinz

Is it worth the $100 a year?

Its basically towing insurance. If you ever need to be towed, those places will rape you. I think AAA will tow you twice a year for 5 miles.

**Perineum Ripper** · 08-24-2015, 01:18 PM

1. Walk to the closet gas station

2. Offer out hand jobs for rides

3. Carry wet wipes

4. You don't have to pay for AAA

You're welcome

**penguinz** · 08-24-2015, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac459

1. Walk to the closet gas station

2. Offer out hand jobs for rides

3. Carry wet wipes

4. You don't have to pay for AAA

You're welcome

Found someone almost as immature as GoChiefs.

**Perineum Ripper** · 08-24-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Found someone almost as immature as GoChiefs.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 08-24-2015, 01:25 PM

you can sign up if and when you need a tow.

Fish · 08-24-2015, 01:28 PM

FYI... the free towing is only covered for 3 miles from the location of the breakdown.

NinerDoug · 08-24-2015, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Its basically towing insurance. If you ever need to be towed, those places will rape you. I think AAA will tow you twice a year for 5 miles.

That's basically it. But I think you get 100 miles per year. My fuel pump went out one year on the way to Vegas, and we had like a 20 mile tow back to Barstow for free. Have had tows a couple of other times in recent years.

The other thing is that they offer DMV service which has about 1/100th of the pain in ass factor of the actual DMV.

They also have a lot of free travel information, brochures, etc.

Well worth it in my opinion.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 08-24-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

FYI... the free towing is only covered for 3 miles from the location of the breakdown.

incorrect, for normal members it's 5 miles, for Plus members it's 100 miles.

Fish · 08-24-2015, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

incorrect, for normal members it's 5 miles, for Plus members it's 100 miles.

Their website states 3 miles for normal members.

http://www.autoclubmo.aaa.com/home/m...omparison.html

Why Not? · 08-24-2015, 03:10 PM

We get the 100 mile towing but didn't pay extra or anything. My wife's car is a pos(she loved it though and wants to drive it until it dies, which I'm cool with as it's been free and clear for years)so it has come in handy several times. I've also used it when I locked my keys in my car and for a buddy that did the same. That's the cool thing, it doesn't only cover your cars. It covers anybody your with at the time as well. Totally worth $60 a year

Amnorix · 08-24-2015, 03:31 PM

So I get the tow job thing, but honestly, I've been a AAA member for years, and it saves me at least as much as my membership.

1. discounted movie tickets. Can't go OPENING weekend for Avengers 2, of course, but meh, I get to see at least a couple movies a year with discounted tickets.

2. discounts at certain hotels/motels.

3. I use them as an insurance broker. You can use any other insurance agency, of course, but...

4. I can use them to get/renew passports, and renew my driver's license. VERY convenient.

5. You can use them as a travel agent. You can also get free maps from them, and tour guides.

6. I use them to exchange money for foreign travel. Their fees are better than most banks, but not as good as the exchange rate on a good credit card that can be used internationally.

7. Discounted theme park tickets.

8. Discounts at Dell and HP for computer equipment. This one I haven't used, but I knew there was something and checked online and saw it.

Seriously, if you REMEMBER to check the damn discounts, they can really add up. I admit I forget from time to time (pisses me off when I do and realize later I blew it), but it can easily pay for itself.

EDIT: Discounted theme park tickets include Disney, Six Flags, Sea World, Universal, and some local ones near Boston that you guys would never have heard of. Might have similar ones for those near KC for you guys.

Savings on movie tickets averages $2.50-$3.00 per ticket. Multiple movie theater chains available.

And an interesting discount I never knew about -- Penske truck rentals.

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08-24-2015, 03:10 PM	#14
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08-24-2015, 03:31 PM	#15
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	So I get the tow job thing, but honestly, I've been a AAA member for years, and it saves me at least as much as my membership. 1. discounted movie tickets. Can't go OPENING weekend for Avengers 2, of course, but meh, I get to see at least a couple movies a year with discounted tickets. 2. discounts at certain hotels/motels. 3. I use them as an insurance broker. You can use any other insurance agency, of course, but... 4. I can use them to get/renew passports, and renew my driver's license. VERY convenient. 5. You can use them as a travel agent. You can also get free maps from them, and tour guides. 6. I use them to exchange money for foreign travel. Their fees are better than most banks, but not as good as the exchange rate on a good credit card that can be used internationally. 7. Discounted theme park tickets. 8. Discounts at Dell and HP for computer equipment. This one I haven't used, but I knew there was something and checked online and saw it. Seriously, if you REMEMBER to check the damn discounts, they can really add up. I admit I forget from time to time (pisses me off when I do and realize later I blew it), but it can easily pay for itself. EDIT: Discounted theme park tickets include Disney, Six Flags, Sea World, Universal, and some local ones near Boston that you guys would never have heard of. Might have similar ones for those near KC for you guys. Savings on movie tickets averages $2.50-$3.00 per ticket. Multiple movie theater chains available. And an interesting discount I never knew about -- Penske truck rentals. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington Last edited by Amnorix; 08-24-2015 at 03:38 PM..
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