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| - I would have given AAA 5 stars many years ago. Now the service is less, they charge you more, and they spam you in every possible way. I didn't sign up for it to buy car insurance or get a car loan. I signed up to have piece of mind if my car breaks down but I get spam in my email, on my cell phone, and via snail mail. Yes, most car insurance companies offer roadside assistance, but they only cover a certain amount and you typically have to pay first and be reimbursed. With AAA, there is no money up front. However, the calls for service used to be unlimited and now it's a maximum of 7 per year per household with AAA Plus. Also, you can get some great deals when purchasing it for the first time, but they will not offer you a deal to renew it. You will pay full price unless you go without it for 120 days and sign up again as a new member.
The AAA discounts are still good, but in the age of the internet, equal and better deals can often be found online. They will occasionally have some good promotions with hotels though, so that it is a nice bonus.
I'd still recommend AAA, but will warn you of the spam. Oh, and don't ever take your car to a AAA repair shop.
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