Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:43:09 -0400
Reply-To: Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Roadside Assistance Plans
In-Reply-To: <20100915123137.AGKXA.1804199.imail@eastrmwml44>
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I use AAA Premier as well, and love it. Well worth the premium in my opinion.
Cheers,
Sudhir
On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:31, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> AAA provides similar services for "Premier" members. The price is a little steeper. Of course, one has to make judgments about other services from each membership, also. For example, one can buy insurance from these providers as well, supposedly at a preferred price for members. I have some other problems with AARP behavior, so have dropped my membership. My wife retains hers, however, so if we determine that this service is a good one for us, we may sign up. DMc
>
> ---- Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> For you more "experienced drivers" with membership in AARP, you may wish to
>> look at their Roadside Assistance plan which is presently offered through
>> Allstate. See: "http://www.aarproadside.com/AARP/home.do"
>>
>> I have the "Premier plan" ($81 for a couple) which provides 100 miles
>> towing, but the real feature I like is the "Trip Interruption Guarantee".
>> "If a vehicle you are driving becomes disabled because of a collision or
>> mechanical failure**, and is completely disabled more than 100
>> miles from home, we will reimburse you up to a maximum of $750 per
>> occurrence ($1,500 maximum per membership year) for
>> expenses incurred within 48 hours of the incident for any combination of the
>> following:
>>
>> - Car rental or commercial transportation (including airline, bus, or
>> train fare) from the accident location to your home or destination and then
>> back to pick up the repaired vehicle.
>>
>>
>> - Lodging expenses while your car is being repaired.
>>
>>
>> - Ambulance charges.
>>
>> My wife was out of town in our can and had a mechanical failure on a Sunday
>> and had the car towed to a dealer, rented a car, and spent the night in a
>> local hotel. All of those expenses were paid for by the plan.
>>
>> As unbelievable as it sounds, I have never had to use the plan for our
>> Vanagon. But it certainly gives me piece of mind having it.
>>
>> Harold
>> ___
>> Harold Teer
>> 1991 Westy (Vangaux)
>> Harrisonburg, VA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:24 AM, DW <dcwilton@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I'm not certain that this is pertinent to ask on the list, but it does
>> > relate to my van so here goes... I just received a renewal for my roadside
>> > assistance plan. I have used it twice in December of 2008 and have paid
>> > about $340 for the two years of annual fees. I'm not sure this is
>> > worthwhile, or currently sustainable. The critical issue for me is the
>> > ability to tow the vehicle to a reputable mechanic if need be. I'm not
>> > likely going to run out of gas, lock my keys in the van or require hotel
>> > discounts -- I am really just interested in the possibility of a long tow
>> > if
>> > the scenario ever arose. I guess my question is what do you folks use and
>> > why? Incidently, I have used the Allstate Platinum Elite Plan because I
>> > thought it was the best side-by-side comparison of plans, though it should
>> > be for the price they charge...
>> >
>> > Thanks for any thoughts, DW
>> >
>> > PS: I need coverage in the US & Canada
>> >
>
> --
> David McNeely
>
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