Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 09:57:26 -0700
Reply-To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject: Re: Insurance
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What Angus said. That and a 1 ton Ford pick ‘em up truck out back. U-Haul’s car hauler is $50/day. If it’s really broke, I also have a roll-back just a phone call away. I’ll cost me, but way less than the $4k that I’ve not given Triple A.
Different strokes for different strokes. The one time I needed rescue (actually, my wife,) we found that our cell phone provider provided emergency roadside assistance. Go figure.
Jim
> On Jul 19, 2015, at 8:40 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just to provide some needed balance to this discussion of one of the list's sacred cows - I have never used AAA or any other form of towing insurance. Which is not to say you shouldn't, only to point out there is an alternative. AAA is not an investment, it's a form of insurance. Your tool box is an investment, insurance can be the parts stashed under your back seat.
>
> For many, AAA supplies a sense of security, with a tow truck just a phone call away. I just want to point out that same driver is available to me any time day or night, with just a phone call and a credit card.
> The number of years of AAA premiums I have saved? Over forty.
> The number of tows needed in that time? One (about fifty bucks).
> You do the math.
>
> Angus
>
>
>> On Jul 19, 2015, at 6:27 AM, Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Using AAA as we speak! Here in Maine/nh under the plus service, we get 5 tows per year up to 100 miles per tow for free.
>>
>> Since the van is overheating and I am 87 miles from home....it's a pretty good deal!
>>
>> Have used it a couple times and the investment pays off beyond belief. If you have one of these animals? It is literally the best investment you can make....besides changing your fuel lines.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 18, 2015, at 10:13 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, yes, there is a mileage limit. For the basic membership, the limit is pretty low. I have AAA Premier, and I get two 200 mile tows a year. Beyond the first two, I am not sure, the limit does drop. Actually, I have only used one AAA tow since I've been a member, but that was over 100 miles, to the spot I specified. mcneely
>>>
>>> ---- Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> *"AAA will tow you where you want to go"*
>>>>
>>>> with mileage limit... right?
>>>
>>> --
>>> David McNeely
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 19, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>> Here in Alabama,the premier AAA service also provides a free locksmith if
>>> you lock yourself out of your house, a free one day rental car in case of
>>> an accident, trip insurance, etc, locksmith to your car, etc. I buy it for
>>> the extended tows, of course.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 11:49 PM SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <
>>> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> the enhanced level of service is four one hundred mile tows per year.
>>>> ( more than 100 miles you pay per mile extra of course )
>>>> they'll tow to where you say.
>>>>
>>>> numerous advantages ..
>>>> you don't have to be in your own to use the service, only need to have
>>>> the card on you.
>>>>
>>>> Can of gas, jump start, flat tire anytime.
>>>>
>>>> they don't do forest roads or remote locations.
>>>>
>>>> in Ca...a very good DMV service.
>>>> I've been with them a long time and am paying $ 98 a year.
>>>>
>>>> Just one break down and tow makes it worth it right there IMO.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 7/18/2015 12:19 PM, Dan N wrote:
>>>>> *"AAA will tow you where you want to go"*
>>>>>
>>>>> with mileage limit... right?
>>>>
Never to wrong others takes one a long way towards peace of mind.
-- Seneca
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