AAA has similar trip interruption coverage as part of membership (Premier, maybe Plus).

---- Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I have the AARP Permier Plan and they say the following regarding towing
> and winching and it appears they will work with you as long as the road is
> maintained and regularly traveled.  They make no distinction as to type of
> road surface.
>
> Towing  -- The service provider will tow your car if it cannot be started
> or driven without causing damage. Towing will be limited to 100 miles from
> the point of disablement at no additional charge. Any expenses incurred
> beyond the 100 mile limit will be your responsibility, payable directly to
> the service provider at the time of service, and are not reimbursable.
> Service is limited to one tow or service call per disablement.
>
> Winching -- If your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand, snow, or a ditch, and is
> accessible from a normally traveled roadway, it will be extricated or
> winched. Winching is limited to one operator/one truck for 30 minutes. Any
> additional expenses will be your responsibility,
>
> Roadside Assistance Does Not Include  -- Towing or service on roads not
> regularly maintained (including private property).    Service will not be
> rendered in areas not regularly traveled, such as vacant lots, beaches,
> off-road recreation areas, open fields orother places that would be
> hazardous for service vehicles to reach.
>
> Below is a posting I made several years about their service and our
> experience with the plan.  As of yet, we have luckily never has to use it
> with the van.
>
>  Harold
>
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy (VANGAUX)
> Harrisonburg, VA
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > For you more "experienced drivers" with membership in AARP, you may wish
> > to look at their Roadside Assistance plan which is presently offered
> > through Allstate.  See: "http://www.aarproadside.com/AARP/home.do"
> >
> > I have the "Premier plan" ($81 for a couple) which provides 100 miles
> > towing, but the real feature I like is the "Trip Interruption Guarantee".
> > "If a vehicle you are driving becomes disabled because of a collision or
> > mechanical failure**, and is completely disabled more than 100
> > miles from home, we will reimburse you up to a maximum of $750 per
> > occurrence ($1,500 maximum per membership year) for
> > expenses incurred within 48 hours of the incident for any combination of
> > the following:
> >
> >    - Car rental or commercial transportation (including airline, bus, or
> >    train fare) from the accident location to your home or destination and then
> >    back to pick up the repaired vehicle.
> >
> >
> >    - Lodging expenses while your car is being repaired.
> >
> >
> >    - Ambulance charges.
> >
> > My wife was out of town in our car and had a mechanical failure on a
> > Sunday and had the car towed to a dealer, rented a car, and spent the night
> > in a local hotel.  All of those expenses were paid for by the plan.
> >
> > As unbelievable as it sounds, I have never had to use the plan for our
> > Vanagon.  But  it certainly gives me piece of mind having it.
> >
> > Harold
> > ___
> > Harold Teer
> > 1991 Westy (Vangaux)
> > Harrisonburg, VA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:24 AM, DW <dcwilton@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I'm not certain that this is pertinent to ask on the list, but it does
> >> relate to my van so here goes... I just received a renewal for my roadside
> >> assistance plan. I have used it twice in December of 2008 and have paid
> >> about $340 for the two years of annual fees. I'm not sure this is
> >> worthwhile, or currently sustainable. The critical issue for me is the
> >> ability to tow the vehicle to a reputable mechanic if need be. I'm not
> >> likely going to run out of gas, lock my keys in the van or require hotel
> >> discounts -- I am really just interested in the possibility of a long tow
> >> if
> >> the scenario ever arose. I guess my question is what do you folks use and
> >> why? Incidently, I have used the Allstate Platinum Elite Plan because I
> >> thought it was the best side-by-side comparison of plans, though it should
> >> be for the price they charge...
> >>
> >> Thanks for any thoughts, DW
> >>
> >> PS: I need coverage in the US & Canada
> >>
> >
> >

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David McNeely