In a message dated 9/12/02 8:05:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG writes: << Speaking of tools to carry on roadtrips: I've got regular ol' AAA coverage, but I'm wondering if there are any long-distance towing plans out there -- AAA only covers 100 miles; my auto insurance offers an optional plan to cover $50 of fees (ooh, ha). Is there anything out there which will cover a flatbed back to Mass if my trusty Vanagon breaks down in say, upstate New York? >> Dan, I've heard of people having the AAA tow truck put the vehicle down. Then calling for a second tow as permitted. Thereby getting 200 mile charge free tow. I can't remember if you can do more than two tows per breakdown though. The critical part is the vehicle has to be brought down first and a second call to the AAA dispatcher must be made to comply with AAA regs. Whenever I've needed a tow for my Syncro, they've always given me a flatbed for proper towing. I don't know what they do about 2wd vans. BenT http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html |
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