Date:         Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:03:56 -0500
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From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Insurance for towing
Comments: To: Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM>
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There may or may not be an economic argument for AAA/CAA membership. Here's another:

Our chapter of CAA has its own fleet of trucks. I assume that's the case for other chapters across North America. Possibly they use private contractors.   Here you will get a contractor in rural areas. 

Lots of private contractors in Winnipeg are sketchy. The industry has close links to biker clubs/gangs. Not sure if that's a Winnipeg thing or an industry thing but I like the fact that whether I'm in town or out of town that CAA/AAA vets the operators. Peace of mind whether I'm driving or my wife. 

I don't care for their travel agents, insurance or advocacy however. 

Jeff

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> On Jul 20, 2015, at 10:58 AM, Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM> wrote:
> 
> Roger asked about AAA vs. Better World Club, and specifically about their
> lobbying. Here's what they have to say on their website:
> 
> 
>   - *BWC is NOT *part of the Highway Lobby -- the conglomerate of
>   automobile, oil, tire, and cement interests that advocates for more and
>   larger road building and against the development of infrastructure and
>   safety protections for other modes of transportation, including mass
>   transit, bicycling, and walking. *AAA is part of the Highway Lobby*.
>   - Good info here
>   http://www.betterworldclub.com/roadside-assistance/how-we-compare/ if
>   you are interested in learning more.
> 
> Quote:
> I don't like AAA because of their lobbying practices. ??? Please explain
> Thank u
> 
>> On Saturday, July 18, 2015, Ned Savoie <ned@harbourlight.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I don't like AAA because of their lobbying practices. As a biking commuter,
>> I think http://www.betterworldclub.com/ does a much better job. They will

>> beat AAA's prices (call them if you need to) and they have road service for
>> bikes as well. They all use the same network of tow guys.
> 
> 
> Ned
> 
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