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Date:         Sun, 1 Mar 2015 14:31:35 +0000
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coach Net roadside services
Comments: To: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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What about the AAA Premier level that allows up to 100 miles, or the other AAA that does up to 200?  I have neither of these but they have been much discussed on this list and others and it sounds like users find those to be as advertised.  Rotten thing to find out your program is not what you expected, especially during the breakdown/tow crisis.  Our auto policy covers towing, but we are out of pocket at the time of service and get reimbursed the full tow charge amount.  No problem yet with that. Stephen

On Sunday, March 1, 2015 8:58 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

And this has been my problem with all these auto "clubs". The nearest "qualified facility" may be simply a gas station that does repairs. I had this issue 3 years ago with my daughters New Beetle. It broke down in Newport News Virginia (where she attends college) and I wanted it towed to her dorm parking lot, about 9 miles away. Despite having 100 mile towing through Good Sam, the tow truck driver wanted to take it to the nearest gas station that did repairs. He refused to tow it more than 3 miles, anything over was extra $$$. I ended up paying the extra, and complained to Good Sam, who could not have cared less. End of Good Sam and on to AAA. Recently tried to use AAA, basic towing was 3 miles and $4.00/mile after that. Girlfriends ATT Auto Service was 3 miles and $3.00/mile after that. My AAA membership is up the end of March and I'll bve giving them the boot too.

----- Original Message -----

The towing plan for the RV which also includes the family vehicles is only about $100/year. They tow to the nearest qualified facility, not a preset mileage. It is worth looking into.

Dennis


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