[Cajundaddy]

We have AAA and rarely use it.
Recent experience #1:
This last weekend my wife's Lexus went dim while driving and would not start while on a family ski trip up in Big Bear. I went down and attempted a jump but heavy spark told me something was seriously shorted. I didn't have my tools or meter so called AAA.

Tow truck arrived in 15 min. confirmed that the battery was dead with possible short, towed me to Napa Auto and replaced the battery for me. No joy, smoke coming from alternator which had self destructed and took out the battery as well. He then called around and found a mechanic nearby, closing in 20 minutes (Saturday PM) but would wait for us. He towed me to the repair shop, waited til they the confirmed diagnosis and made sure a part was available. Wow! I tipped the guy $25 for going beyond the call of duty.

The repair shop had the new alt installed in 1.5hrs and she was good as new. Drove back to the cabin to spend the evening with family as snow started coming down. If not for the diligence of this tow driver my wife's car probably would have to be towed down the hill or left in Big Bear to pick up another day.

Recent experience #2:
My brother and I were coming home from WSIR after a weekend at the track and stopped for some dinner. Afterwards the diesel Motorhome rig would not start. We talked through with a diesel mechanic on the phone and diagnosed a failed fuel pump, not field replaceable. Aaak!
Called AAA and they towed the rig to a repair shop in Fontana, 130 miles away. No extra charge.
The towing bill would have been $3200.

We will be renewing our AAA memberships in May.