David,

 Many California CSAA offices have kiosks that allow you to update your
auto registration and other DMV
business transactions.  I don't have
a list of what else they provide but
I'm sure google can help you there.

Steven
91 Westy

On Thu, Mar 11, 2021, 10:42 AM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mark, what do you mean by the comment about living in California, and not
> having to deal with DMV about renewals and other things?
>
> On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 10:01 AM Mark Belanger <mbelanger@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I once saw a sticker that said, "Insurance is a side bet against
> yourself,"
> > which I found rather funny. It's like any "insurance," which you pay for,
> > but rarely use. When I needed it (dead battery in an airport parking lot,
> > mysterious engine failure, running out of gas due to wonky gas gauge), I
> > sure was happy to have it. Plus, living in California, it's almost worth
> it
> > just to not have to deal with the DMV for renewals and what not.
> >
> > Additionally, I think you're looking at it wrong. Sure $3K is a lot of
> > money, but you're not spending it at once. If you look at your
> > alcohol/steak/guilty pleasure bill over 30 years, I'm sure you wouldn't
> be
> > happy with the number either. I've definitely gotten more out of AAA than
> > I've spent, but it sounds like your mileage varies (pun intended).
> >
> >
> > -MB
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 5:27 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I recently posted about wondering about condition and life of spare
> tire
> > > in your clamshell.  Many great tips and experiences posted, thank you.
> > >
> > > So...what about AAA?  Many people recommend.  I got a 1 year membership
> > > gifted to me a few years back; I loved it!  Never used it.  Except for
> > > their excellent paper maps!  I picked up gobs of them.
> > >
> > >
> > > I think a 1 year membership is about $100.  I've owned my Vanagon 30+
> > > years.  So doing the math, that's like $3000.  Wow...that sure buys a
> LOT
> > > of batteries.  And wire brushes and grease to treat electrical
> terminals
> > > throughout Vanagon.  And, I keep my eye on the fuel gauge and estimate
> > > travel ahead.  Flat tires?  Sure, having a reliable spare tire and
> even a
> > > crummy stock Vanagon jack to lift, and spending a few bucks for a
> better
> > > lug wrench works wonders.  So far, we are way more money ahead!  Not to
> > > mention the downtime of waiting for the truck to arrive.
> > >
> > > But, twice in my experience, bad things happen.  Once blown out front
> > > wheel bearings; another time was a snapped ring terminal on big red
> wire
> > to
> > > starter motor.  Okay, bummer.  So then you pay the big bucks for the
> > > flatbed ride of shame.
> > >
> > > That's the thing, though.  Instead of paying over and over each year
> for
> > > something like AAA, you do your maintenance, and in the worst case
> > scenario
> > > you bring out the cellphone and the credit card for the tow.  Still,
> way
> > > more money ahead.  Yes, they will have the fuel; yes, they can do the
> > jump
> > > to battery; yes, they can tow if that is the only alternative.  All the
> > > independent tow guys got this stuff.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thoughts and opinions?
> > >
> > > Rich
> > > San Diego
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> > Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com
> >
>