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In <2us1rv$kpl@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> alan@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov (Alan S. Mazer) writes:

>In article <2ur04l$dmd@news.csus.edu>,
>Kenneth <stealth@mercury.sfsu.edu> wrote:
>>The $58/yr fee isn't all that steep.

>>You get free towing, jump starts, locksmith, maps, etc.
>>If you use the towing service once, then you have already broke even.

>Or...  Unless you get towed at least once, you've lost money.  I gave up on
>this when it was just $35.  I had no idea it was so expensive now.  This is 
>just a variant on the extended warranty scam, as far as I'm concerned.  If
>you can afford an expense, insuring yourself against it doesn't make sense.

I think AAA is a steal.  I've already more than outspent the membership fee
in travel books, maps, tows, and getting my car door unlocked.  My wife and
I have taken three trips in the past year; the maps and books alone were
worth the price.  When we're out travelling we can drop by any AAA office
and pick up more stuff.

I suppose if you don't travel at least once a year and can afford to get
your car towed once, then it's probably not worth it.  But like an insurance
policy, some day you may need it.

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