I've never had an issue with AAA towing my van home within the 100 mile
radius. One driver complained about the driveway (narrow, other cars), but
after the other cars were moved, he was able to dump the van in a workable
location.

On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 9:31 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What about the AAA Premier level that allows up to 100 miles, or the other
> AAA that does up to 200?  I have neither of these but they have been much
> discussed on this list and others and it sounds like users find those to be
> as advertised.  Rotten thing to find out your program is not what you
> expected, especially during the breakdown/tow crisis.  Our auto policy
> covers towing, but we are out of pocket at the time of service and get
> reimbursed the full tow charge amount.  No problem yet with that.
> Stephen
>
>      On Sunday, March 1, 2015 8:58 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
>
>
>  And this has been my problem with all these auto "clubs". The nearest
> "qualified facility" may be simply a gas station that does repairs. I had
> this issue 3 years ago with my daughters New Beetle. It broke down in
> Newport News Virginia (where she attends college) and I wanted it towed to
> her dorm parking lot, about 9 miles away. Despite having 100 mile towing
> through Good Sam, the tow truck driver wanted to take it to the nearest gas
> station that did repairs. He refused to tow it more than 3 miles, anything
> over was extra $$$. I ended up paying the extra, and complained to Good
> Sam, who could not have cared less. End of Good Sam and on to AAA. Recently
> tried to use AAA, basic towing was 3 miles and $4.00/mile after that.
> Girlfriends ATT Auto Service was 3 miles and $3.00/mile after that. My AAA
> membership is up the end of March and I'll bve giving them the boot too.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> The towing plan for the RV which also includes the family vehicles is only
> about $100/year. They tow to the nearest qualified facility, not a preset
> mileage. It is worth looking into.
>
> Dennis
>