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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 6, 2020

    I am extremely disappointed with AAA of Colorado. My daughter locked her keys in her car so we called roadside assistance. They never responded - online or on the phone. I will be canceling this service.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed March 4, 2020

    Making a complaint for ** at GALKA AAA 125 E Maple Rd, Michigan, She delivers unethical, unprofessional conduct, it's very rude and treats customers badly, embarrassing the culture of AAA. She takes advantages of customers age, and lack of understanding English. She hungs up on the phone, refuses to put a manager on the phone, does not provide phone number for the AAA complaint department.

    The worse - provide intentionally wrong information. Trying to steal money. Car was declared total loss and she stated I should have called a month a ago to cancel the policy. Seriously Ms. ** what indeed you have been covering for the last month because AAA declared total loss the car a month. Are you trying to steal a premium from a 82 years old person who has lack of understanding English? I am going to make a complaint to BBB, Insurance State Commissioner and all other resources I will find, it is enough persons like ** to play with customers and their rights. Such a shame. Thank you.

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    Customer ServicePriceRates

    Reviewed March 3, 2020

    My AAA membership was up for renewal on March 1 2020 and I decided to cancel. I called customer service on March 3 and was told that I could NOT cancel my membership until next year! I have to pay over $200 for a service I do not want. They do not cancel and pro-rate the balance. Customer beware.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed March 1, 2020

    My car battery failed and I could not start my car. I called AAA and a provider arrived within 5 minutes. He put a 'boost pack' on the car and did a lot of checking to see what was going on. He educated us about car computers. Apparently they pull current 24/7, which we did not know. If you have a plug in your car lighter for your electronics, which we do, that also pulls current even when nothing is connected. He explained how to keep the battery charged by ensuring that we start the car at least every few days. I was unaware that car batteries can run down in a matter of weeks, all due to the onboard computer systems. He was very polite, professional, and competent.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020

    After being a member for about 30 years, when I called for road service the person on the phone said we owed for a service almost four years ago. Yet we had had road service within that four year period and had never been told this, AND had always paid the membership fee on time. Of course after four years, I can't find a receipt to show I paid, so we had to pay before they would come out. This is extortion. I will never give another dime to AAA.

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020

    For the first time I decided to use services of AAA company to rent a car. My final bill was twice as much as if I had rented a car directly with Hertz. It looks like I paid both companies what I could only pay one. When I decided to contact AAA's client support, I could not find even one real person to talk to. I was redirected from one number to another, it was for a couple of days. When I came to a local office, I was told that only by phone can I solve my problem. The circle is closed. I do not recommend it!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2020

    My 82-year-old father recently ran into a problem while trying to renew his vehicle’s registration. Apparently there was a minor discrepancy with the vehicle’s VIN. On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, I called AAA and spoke with Ms. Pamela **. She stated that she could e-mail my father a memo explaining that the VIN had already been corrected the week before, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, when my father had originally notified AAA of the discrepancy.

    My father received the memo and took it to the Probate Office the following day, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. However, he was told that someone from AAA would have to personally call the Probate Office – even though they had a memo from AAA on official AAA letterhead. So, the following day, on Thursday, February 13, 2020, I called AAA and spoke with Ms. ** again, explaining that the Probate Office wanted someone from AAA to personally call their office. Ms. ** called the Probate Office and explained that my father’s VIN had already been corrected on February 4, 2020.

    So, on Friday, February 14, 2020, the following day, my father and I went to the Probate Office to try to register his vehicle; however, we were told that we needed to wait 24 – 48 hours in order to give their database enough time to update the correct VIN. Since Monday, February 17, 2020, was a holiday, Presidents’ Day, we decided to wait until Wednesday, February 19, 2020, to return to the Probate Office, where, thank goodness, my father was FINALLY able to renew his vehicle’s registration with zero problems!

    My father and I would like to express our sincere gratitude by taking a minute to personally thank Ms. Pamela ** for her prompt, professional, and courteous response to our multiple requests for assistance during this truly exasperating situation. Clearly Ms. ** values good customer service as well as good customer relationships. Kudos to her! Keep up the good work, AAA.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2020

    My car suddenly stopped while traveling south on the 405. I called AAA immediately and told them I am not in a safe place (aka in the middle of a 5-lane expressway with cars whizzing by and swerving to miss me). I was told that they would contact the police and put me on high priority for a tow. An HOUR later the tow truck showed up (the police never did). While sitting in my car, I couldn't get out due to being in the middle lane so I had to sit there and hope that I was not rear-ended by a car going 80+ MPH. When I called back to try to better explain my situation I was told, with almost no sense of urgency, that they are working on it. A metro tow truck did come and pull me to the side of the road. 30 minutes before AAA arrived (I did not call them. Not sure how to found out about me but the fact that a random tow truck got to me before the "urgent" one AAA sent says a lot).

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020

    I have been a member of AAA for only a few months now, but I feel like I have been well taken care of by the outstanding assistance by everyone on your team for years. While this year is my first as an official auto club member, my parents have been aaa members for over 35 years. They have always been very supportive parents and if ever I had a car problem they were always generous to offer to meet me, and have the auto club save the day! Well needless to say this young man from 16 years old to today as I write this on my 39th birthday, I can only give my best to everyone at the auto club and all my appreciation to your team for the years of service excellence!

    Your team members from the very helpful and professional tow truck driver, (4 days ago) to the friendly AAA Roadside assistance telephone operator, the team members at my local auto club branch in LB who helped me transfer ownership and register my truck without having to step foot in the DMV, and their suggestion to check out AAA Auto Insurance, which led me to my new auto insurance agent “Kat”. My experiences over the years with AAA have been 100% exceptional. While growing up driving the roads of life you can’t always predict what’s ahead, but with AAA, On the road-I Have peace of mind! Kevin (Longbeach, CA).

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2020

    My daughter sat on the side of a major highway for 3 hours with 18wheelers blowing by her before AAA showed up to tow her. She obviously wanted her car towed to the shop I, her Father, uses. When she called AAA and asked why it took so long, they said because she didn’t want to be towed to a AAA endorsed/approved garage they automatically put her at the bottom of the list. THATS UNACCEPTABLE!!! I bought AAA to provide a level of safety for my daughters and wife. I called AAA and got a confirmation of this policy change, and I’ll be dropping them on 03/01/2020.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2020

    My 2017 Ford truck broke down, and I needed it towed to the dealership I bought it from to either have it repaired or to trade it in if the repair was going to cost too much. Because I MIGHT trade it in, AAA refused to tow it. It should not matter if the vehicle is going to be traded in or just repaired, the fact of the matter is that I paid for a premier membership, and my vehicle broke down. They will not tow it, after arguing with the rep, and then the manager, I hung up, and here I sit, with a broken truck, a PAID AAA premium membership, and no tow to get the truck to the dealer to have it fixed, and/or trade it in.

    I would not advise ANYONE to buy a membership with AAA, your vehicle insurance company offers roadside towing, and they won't discriminate. AAA is NOT the same as they were 5 years ago, they can not be trusted to assist you if you need services you have paid for, as they refused to provide the service they contracted with me to provide when I paid for my AAA membership. Do NOT count on them, instead, pay the $20 per year to your insurance company for their road-side assistance, they won't leave you broke down on the side of the freeway like AAA did to me, (it COULD have been me, my wife and 3 of my under 10 year old grandkids and my wife's service dog, bengi, a tea-cup Yorkie, that they turned their backs on, HAD it been a few days earlier) So now, I no longer feel I can trust AAA, are YOU willing to?

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2020

    I have been a AAA over 30 years and never wait this long before. The "emergency" roadside assistance has been steadily getting worse. Today I requested a tow truck and the guy said it will be at least 2 hrs wait. We got into a car accident and waiting for 2 hours in the dark bad area and also cold. Customer service also got worse. I couldn’t wait anymore and ended canceled the service. Got a private company to tow home. I am wondering if it is worth continuing with them anymore. At least 30 people in my family have memberships with AAA.

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    Customer ServiceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2020

    AAA sent incompetent young male to provide jump start to battery from A-1 Car Care 623 New York Avenue Huntington phone # 631-467-5544. BEWARE OF THIS BUSINESS. They hire incompetent help stand behind the incompetence and refuse to acknowledge any responsibility for their wrongdoing. He looked at the battery and said "I don't know which wire to connect where". He connected them incorrectly and then had to reconnect them. He left car was running but when I went to move it had no power. I called them back and they said to call AAA. AAA told me they have NO responsibility and to address it with A-1. Repair Bill from Lexus $550.00. Refuse to pay anything saying they are not responsible and of course young kid that was sent denied any problem occurred. BEWARE of using them

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2020

    They took very long and gave me a different time which it made me waited for 4 almost 5 hours since the tow truck guy came. I'm very disappointed. I paid money for my service. Why do I have to wait for so long.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2020

    Myself and my wife are retired and we’re traveling with our tow behind RV. When I got stuck in a ditch in South Dakota I was disconnected from our rv. I called for a tow. After 10 hrs waiting driver there were some snow on the driveway where we were stuck and driveway was not paved. He would not tow me. I contacted a different company. Had me out in a half an hour. Sent AAA the bill for $111.00 dollars. They would not pay. This is the first time I used them in the 6 years with them. My truck and rv had the silver plan. I will never buy this service again. UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2020

    I have been a AAA forever. The "emergency" roadside assistance has been steadily getting worse. Today I requested a tow at 9:41 AM. It is 11:12 and I am still waiting. And it is not like I am in some remote area. I am right in the suburbs in the bay area. I am wondering if it is worth continuing with them anymore.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2020

    Was a walk in. Arrived 15 mins before they opened. Guy was nice at first. Said car would be takin' in shortly. Well needless to say it was a lie. Called multiple times and kept being told same thing. Drove back over there. Car still in same spot for over 2 hours then he lied and said that he had told us on phone that it would be awhile. Well we were a walk in. Never called the place at all also he had to either put in system as walk-in or appointment told him go check his recorded phone line and he would not find a call from us and still was giving us a hard time been to the Hamilton AAA multiple times and same crappy service wonder why people only go there for oil changes.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2020

    Car was stranded on busy shoulder of I95 in Jacksonville. Call was made late afternoon to AAA to tow car to closest service station. THREE hours waiting on the shoulder, 2 of them in the dark, before they sent out a tow truck!!!! UNACCEPTABLE!!!! Would never recommend to anyone!

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    Customer ServiceStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2020

    We called AAA to bring out a new battery for our 2002 Ford Escort. The gentleman insisted that our current battery was installed backwards, even though we knew this was impossible because we have been driving this car for years with this battery in this configuration with no issues. How could we have been driving around with a backwards battery? The answer of course is that we couldn't. The mechanic was clearly wrong but absolutely refused to listen to my dad and proceeded to install the new battery backwards. The car of course would not start with the new battery, because it was backwards! We had it towed to our local garage and the mechanic took one look and said, AAA put the battery in backwards. Long story short, we will only be calling AAA for tows from now on and will do our own batteries. It reflects very poorly on AAA and the independent agents they use when the people they send out could make such an obvious mistake.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2020

    We purchased AAA plus at 8pm on a Monday after my husband's tire blew out on the way to work. He managed to get the vehicle to the parking lot but was told he could not fix it himself until his shift need at 3:30 am. So I signed up a AAA Plus membership & paid the extra 50.00 for same day service. I told them he could only come out with ID because he would get written up. I also gave them all the specifics of the vehicle. The tow truck driver did not have the correct size wrench so he stripped the bolts on the cradle holding the spare, his impact wrench was not powerful enough to remove one of the stuck lug nuts so it stripped it, and the tire needed some air but his machine could not air it up fully. (we did not know the tire needed air) When I called AAA during the service they said they could tow it to their shop. But if they're not going to equip their wrecker....then they Said they couId tow it to a tire shop, but it's 9:30 pm & not a metro area.

    My husband had to help, provide tools & air the tire from his shop. He did get written up. He was outside over 30 minutes. He might as well just waited until after work at 3:30 am & had a couple buddies help him and saved 160.00. I called less than 24hrs later to cancel & got Naomi on the phone who proceeded to interrupt me several times after asking why I wanted to cancel, then told me I cannot cancel because we used the service. Save your money & go with any other group but AAA. I know have a service that is useless.

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    Customer ServiceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2020

    A tow truck driver driving for AAA under the name Triple A Leasing in Bow, NH was driving recklessly, and hit my car. He then proceeded to insult me with very inappropriate language to call a woman and is now lying about the fact that he hit my car even though I have damage. As a woman I would not feel comfortable having one of AAA's drivers assisting me. I will never do business with AAA again!

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020

    I receive the membership to AAA as a Christmas gift from my son. He was moving 45 minutes from me so he wanted to make sure that if anything happen to my vehicle I would get help. I did in 8 months' time I started to have problems with my vehicle but could not afford to purchase a new one. Trusted that AAA would be there to help me. I was so wrong. 2 tows, 1 flat tire and 1 charge battery. The 5x I called because I needed a charge to go to purchase a battery. People they use are too expensive and I'm on a budget. Then is when they tell me that I'm only authorized for 4 calls for assistance. If I wanted they would come out but it would be a charge of over $100.

    I wrote a letter with my concern. Never got contacted from AAA. Now, without giving an authorization I get an $84.00 charge on my bank statement renewing my membership. When I wrote to them a letter back in May;2019 told them I never wanted to be a member of their organization. To top it all off I have to wait 7 to 10 days for a refund from them. How fair is that? Called and asked to speak to Supervisor. No one is available to come to phone. Like the letter that they never replied will not return the call.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2020

    Well first I called on the 4th of July at 11AM for a tow, made sure they knew the truck was with a bad engine and a jump start wasn't in order, definitely need a TOW and nothing else. Two hours later, a jump starter guy shows up. Then finally order a tow truck, three more hours finally a tow arrives. Wasted my 4th of July waiting because they didn't care what I asked for. Today I receive mail asking me why I've left, and including forms to re-join. Look in my wallet, my AAA card says my membership is valid six more months! False advertising and fraudulent marketing practices! I once had respect for AAA and thought they were honest.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2020

    I have been a member of AAA for 32 years and have rarely utilized their services. I currently own three vehicles and one of the vehicles had a transmission issue on the road and needed to be towed to the dealership. The vehicle was driven by someone who was authorized to drive the vehicle and listed on the insurance policy. However, the AAA dispatch stated they could be of no service because I "the owner" was not present. I had no idea after all of these years this was a requirement. I am canceling my membership and looking at other options where the vehicle of the member and the person needing assistance is priority. There are many options available: Good Sam, AARP Roadside Assistance, Sams Club etc. Do your homework and make sure the dues you pay for service will actually be provided when you need them most.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2020

    I made it clear to the operator that I needed a tow truck to take my vehicle to a mechanic shop. When a vehicle showed up it was not a tow truck. It was a service agent in a mini cargo van that was hoping to sell me a battery. I made it very clear what I needed and they chose not to listen. The service agent checked my vehicle and realized that it was not a battery issue. I already knew what the problem was and that is why I specifically asked for a tow truck. I then had to wait an additional hour and a half for a real tow truck to show up. My mechanic and I were not happy. My first call was at 7AM and my vehicle did not get to the mechanic until 11:30 AM. They wasted a good portion of my day. I was told that I must specifically say that I have “engine failure” in order for them to bring me a tow truck. How ridiculous is that? Are we supposed to know that? This company is becoming more sales-based and not service based.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2020

    We were waiting for our tow for several days last July and never got the service. AAA logged the incident as a complaint, collected its details, and finalized it to their liking - not letting us know what became of it. Five months later, by the end of the (report) year, they sent us three texts, as if in response to our service call, even assigning a number to that dispatch. No service truck subsequently called to see where his help was needed. AAA created a phony paper trail to make it appear as if the previously mistreated customers (us) conceded and accepted their abysmal standard of service.

    We sent a certified letter cancelling our membership for pre-paid services not provided, exploiting members' information, incompetence, and fraudulent documenting, and asked for a refund of the unused portion of our yearly membership. The refund never came. Instead, AAA is attempting to get us on the phone to drag it out. AAA, we are no longer affiliated with you! Refund our money! AAA brings shame to its investors!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2020

    On December 23 I wrote to AAA requesting an immediate refund since I was refused service the previous night for a minor incident. First I had a rude and unhelpful person on the phone who put me on hold an excruciating number of times. My tire was wedged into a low stone wall and I couldn't move the car. She couldn't figure out how to categorize it and kept telling me there would be an extra charge if they had to send 2 trucks (but couldn't explain in what circumstance that would happen). Then she said they were refusing service and I would have to call the police and my insurance company. I then called VW roadside assistance and they were lovely, friendly, fast and happy to come through for me.

    After I asked for a refund since basically I feel like I am paying and have been paying for nothing, I heard nothing. No apology. No refund. No customer service person reaching out to see why this member of 15 years was dissatisfied. I then messaged on Facebook and have been put off for days now and made to feel like I am impatient though this incident dates back to Dec. 22. I also asked for contact info for the CEO and was not provided that.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2020

    I’ve been a member of AAA for over 25 years and fortunately haven’t required too many services. Lately I’ve needed to call them three times for a tow or flat tire change. The first call, it took me about 25 minutes just to get ahold of a person on the phone to dispatch a person, which then was another 1 hour wait time. The second time I didn’t have that kind of time to wait for a tow so went with another tow service. The third time I waited about an hour and called dispatch back and found they put in the wrong address and then proceeded to tell me it would be another hour for someone to come out and change a flat (so total of two hours now). Luckily once, dispatch got it correct someone came out within 15 minutes. So, bottom line, they need to add more people and competent people to dispatch center.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2020

    Tim was most accommodating in towing my vehicle home. He was friendly, offered me a bottle of water and even helped me get in the cab of the tow truck as I walk with a cane. He backed my vehicle into my driveway with ease. I was very comfortable with Tim. He had a great personality and knew his stuff. I would recommend AAA highly to anyone. It has been worth every cent I paid for it. I have a Plus Membership.

    S. **

    Atlantic Beach, FL

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2020

    Yes, I celebrated New Year's eve a bit too much. My husband called AAA Tow To Go, brought us and our car home safely. Because of this, I signed up for a membership. The driver was amazing, so kind, and he himself was thankful that we didn't drive.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2019

    I called for a tow in July. They sent Eddie's towing out to pick up my car. Eddie broke my steering rack and steering sensor. Eddie's put $400 in on the $1,500 in damages. AAA only paid for labor costs leaving me over $500 to pay out of my pocket. They claim "nobody is responsible and I'm lucky I got anything". Got towed this past Saturday night. The driver explained that the Eddie's was 100% responsible and that AAA makes them sign contracts for liability. They lost my keys during the recent tow and I called to find out about the money owed to me from July and file a complaint about my keys. They said "as far as we are concerned, that is over and done with".

    Saturday night they were just going to leave me in the freezing cold to die. Why ask "are you in a safe location" if they don't actually care?!? The tow guy felt so bad for us that he gave us a ride despite AAA saying no. We were uncontrollably shivering. I have wasted countless hours speaking to multiple representatives and managers at AAA that were mostly rude and didn't resolve anything appropriately. Also, how do you lose someone's keys??? You had one job. AAA does not care about their members and I will not renew my membership. Their customer service is by far the worst!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2019

    My 2005 Honda with 250K Miles was died at repair shop but was told $2K to repair-not worth it. Called AAA but the tow driver said they would only pay for tow to home or repair shop, not webuyanycar.com. I'm going back to Allstate Auto Club where they treat you better.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2019

    On Dec 26 2019 I visited a AAA service center on Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake VA, I am a many year aaa member. I live in Cape Coral FL, I had to drive up to VA, prior to leaving FLA my belt tensioner would growl when I would first start up the motor on my 2015 Chry 300c, I stopped at NAPA Auto Part store and they quoted me $160.00 for a new one, as I had to leave to go to VA I decided I would stop a the first aaa car care center and have them put a new one on, I knew it was only a 15 minute job as the tensioner is easy to get to and held on by one 15mm bolt, the Chesapeake aaa car care center was the first one I came across.

    I told them the tensioner needed to be changed, first we had a problem with a $58.50 diagnostic fee, I told them that they did not need to diagnose it but to just replace the tensioner. The lady was adamant, I gave up. 30 min later I saw a napa delivery truck show up and 15 min later the lady said I was ready. Now it gets good, retail from napa is $160.00, aaa gets at least 40% off of retail or better. They jacked up the retail price to $257.00 and it gets better, they charged me $21.62 in shop supplies, for what?

    The technician wore doctors gloves so he would not get his fingers dirty, cost. No more than 25 cents, the tensioner cost aaa no more than $96.00, it is hiway robbery for the aaa car care center to make $161.00 on a $96.00 part and then to have the nerve to tack on a $22.00 shop fee, they did only charge me $58.50 in labor (15 min including getting car in and out of shop) which was the diagnostic fee. I will not return or send someone to a aaa car care center ever, also I am not through writing letters.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2019

    A few years back my parents both had AAA, and I got a flat tire while out of town. My jack was broken and so I called my parents and they called AAA. They said that since my name was not on the account that they aren't supposed to help unless my dad or mom is with me, but that they would claim that my dad was there and help me out. This was great, and I couldn't have been more happy with the way AAA handled my situation. After this situation my parents added both my sister and I to the account in case anything like this would ever happen again. More recently my car engine blew up and I was in the middle of nowhere by myself, however I knew I had been added to the account, so I called AAA.

    The lady on the phone said that unless my dad was with me they would not be able to help me because I wasn't on the account, but I clearly was. One simple way of proving this is that a month or so before I got a text saying that I would have to renew my membership to AAA by the end of the year. So yeah, AAA left me, a college student preparing for finals, on the side of the road after my first car blew up, and I had to spend $200 on a tow while I was already paying for AAA's service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2019

    This is a warning to anyone looking into AAA Roadside Assistance. Southern CA and Northern CA AAA are 2 different corporations and neither has access to each other's systems or roadside service calls. To put it in short terms. I was in Northern California and ran out of gas. A truck was dispatched and I received services. But because the 2 regions are not connected, Northern CA AAA did not know that I had already used my Allowed call ins for this year. So they could not inform me that I was out of services and that I would be charged a $90 service fee for them to come out.

    Several months later I get a bill from Southern CA AAA for $90 which I refused to pay as I said had I been informed of this, I would have cancelled the service call and handled the problem myself. I gave the driver the $10 for gas that I was told I would have to pay. So Southern CA AAA cancelled my membership and deducted the pro rated amount against the service charge. The best part is Southern CA AAA stated that it is the consumers responsibility to keep track of their roadside emergency service calls, not AAA. And in a final insult told me that I only paid $53 for my membership and I had 5 service calls, that I had gotten my money's worth.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2019

    I called AAA at 0845 today to have my 80 year old mom's car towed to the Toyota Dealership where it was to be repaired. I was promised it would be less than 1 hour. 3-1/2 hours & several phone calls later, no tow truck. I finally called USAA Roadside Assistance & they had a tow truck there in 10 minutes. I've cancelled my mom's AAA membership since they are totally useless.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2019

    I broke down on Christmas, van full of presents, an hour away from my Grandmothers house. Might as well of been in another state as I wasnt going anywhere. I had called a dozen numbers to mechanics, tow drivers, anyone and gotten a dozen answering machines. Christmas, no surprise there. So on a prayer I signed up for AAA, and they answered. They had a tech out to my car in 30 mins to jump my dead battery. Got most of the way home only to die again. Made another call to AAA and had another tech come out in 30 mins and got me enough juice to make it to the auto garage. I got picked up by my family from there. AAA saved my Christmas. Words cannot describe my appreciation for what they did for me. The second tech who jumped me was fighting a harsh sneezy cold to work on Christmas to help my stranded **. I'll never drive without AAA again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2019

    I called a AAA tow truck company, they explained that I had to call the membership department. I did, I was put on hold for 10 minutes, decided to hang up and call another company. I did. They said the same thing. Tried again, someone answered the phone like they were just getting out of bed or something. Asked if I was in a safe location. I said yes. They put me on hold, I waited for 10 minutes and decided to hang up and to pay for my own Towing. What a Joke... I always read these GREAT reviews get suckered in and WALLA. I am still paying for my own stuff. WHY? Rated a Zero however, it wouldn't let me submit my review without giving it at least one star.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2019

    I had ran out of gas at 8:20am and called roadside assistance. They stated someone should be there in about 45 minutes. I had selected to receive text updates. It was now 9:45am and no response. I called AAA roadside assistance at 18007601480. I explained to them that I was still waiting for help and had not received any text updates. Just as I had finished my sentence I received 3 texts updates. One of the texts stated someone should be here within 15 minutes. I was then provided with the link for real time to track the location of the assistance. It was now 10:20am and nothing. I called again, this time frustrated.

    The manager Christopher stayed the tow company had driven by and called me over 5 times. I explained I was in my vehicle at the intersection where I had said I was. I attached the picture of the truck at the intersection. No one stopped by. I did have one missed call from a number that I did not recognize. He proceeded to say if I still wanted them to come that it was going to take another 30 minutes. I have attached a screenshot of what the website said, “Delivery is completed.” The time shows 10:56am and I am still waiting. I also shared with him that I have been a loyal premier member for 10 years and this was the first time that this ever had happened to me. I will definitely think twice when it is time to renew my membership at the end of January.

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2019

    Stuck at Walmart due to keys being locked in car. Called AAA and apparently you only get 4 service calls per membership year. This is something that should be explained at the beginning of the membership. The lady Christina and Erica were rude and unhelpful in this situation being 3 days before Christmas and they want 90$ for an additional unlock. My membership is up in March. I will NOT be renewing my membership.

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2019

    FYI - If you forget to renew your membership and then pay your $119 dollars at a later date, AAA service is not available for three days after you pay your fee. Apparently AAA felt the need to make this policy change this year. I've never heard of a business model such as this. If I go to an Ice Cream parlor, I don't pay for my ice cream and come back three days later to pick it up. Maybe because AAA has the roadside service monopoly, they just don't give a crap about good service anymore.

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2019

    PAY ATTENTION TO THE 1 STAR REVIEWS. I wish I would have read some of these reviews before purchasing any type of insurance with this company. There is an awful representative named Madison that clearly needs to make sure she has a cup of coffee before speaking with anyone because within 30 seconds of being on the phone with her I wanted to hang up in her face because of how awful she was being.

    I called AAA to service my vehicle because the battery that I purchased from them was not working. They came out to my house and the driver from a company called Alongi Bros turned. Attempted to turn into my driveway and ended up ramming his truck into my roommates car-ripping off the front bumper. After refusing to get his companies insurance information and would only give his managers phone number he apologized. Reconnected a wire that was not connected properly by a previous AAA representative-and left. I was under the impression that since the AAA battery was supposed to be covered under warranty that this call would not be counted as a service call but AAA documented it and told me that I no longer have any service calls left and that I would have to pay out-of-pocket despite the fact that the service call was supposed to be covered under warranty. I will Never work with AAA again. Awful.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2019

    I have had AAA for 16 years and never a problem. On Saturday night I had a blowout on my right rear tire. Called AAA and an hour and a half later saw a wrecker searching powerline rd. Waved him down. He had been given the wrong contact number for me. Towed to West Palm Beach. Then on Monday had to have vehicle towed to dealer. Again called AAA. Wrecker on way. 45 minutes later nothing. This time I called wrecker service. Again AAA had given the wrong contact number. Finally had a wrecker on way. Operators sound half asleep. Call goes off and on like you are on a radio. AAA what's wrong with you?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2019

    My car overheated, pulled into a parking lot safely. Made the call for roadside assistance and tow truck driver was there in 40 minutes from Affordable Battery & Towing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Driver's name was Tony #**. He was excellent and professional. It is a convertible and easy to rip the top if not done properly. He stayed with me until my husband arrived and took car to auto shop that we use. Even called to tell us car got there safely and he put keys in their lockbox. He made an upsetting experience run smoothly. Thank you AAA and Tony #**.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2019

    I will NEVER be without my AAA membership! Oh and now they have an app that makes it even easier to get help quickly!! This morning I woke up to a dead battery and had to be at work by 9am. I downloaded the app, requested my service and was ready to go with my new battery (installed).... AAA for the win????

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2019

    I just find out AAA of the Carolinas has canceled my membership because I was using it too much! This is laughable. What else was I supposed to do with it? Sit it on a shelf and stare at it? I could see if I was doing something fraudulent, but to be canceled due to usage is insane. Praise God that I haven’t had any breakdown, because apparently this was decided in May and I’m just finding out because I noticed I didn’t receive an email about renewing in my anniversary month of November, and it’s nearly Christmas. But God is good, and He has kept me and my car covered. Minor issues were fixed without needing a tow. But that extra security and comfort that I felt when I had AAA is gone. But that just means God will work even better and stronger.

    A representative told me that if AAA wants ME back I will be contacted by invitation to rejoin. Oh really?!? Well, how magnanimous of AAA of the Carolinas. According to my membership card I’ve been a member since 2006. Now up until 2017-18, I have probably used them zero to 1 time. In 2016, I started a new job another city some distance from my home. This required an unexpected demand on my car. So my car started having serious issues in the form of fan belts, radiator, brakes, flat tires, and transmission. I had to have my transmisión rebuilt.

    So AAA was called when I needed a tow. You can’t drive on flat tires or a busted radiator and if you can’t go in reverse to even get out of the driveway because your transmission is out then you need a tow. So they canceled ME because I utilized what I was paying for. So buyer beware! Funny, they never complained all the those years I was just giving them money and not utilizing any of their services, not even discounts. But NOW that I am, am a liability. Buyer Beware!

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019

    I had my car down and called Triple A to give me a diagnosis as I thought it was the battery. They told me it was actually the starter and wanted me bad to take my car to the triple A shop. It felt like a scheme. I did take to Chevrolet to get a fair diagnosis and they said it was the battery, and that costed me 145 dollars, which I had as a free service from triple A if they did their job right.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    My wife was driving our minivan and The car stopped due to the alternator breaking. I called Triple A for towing numerous times, and they kept telling me they would be there within the hour. They never showed up. I ended up calling my Geico insurance and using my roadside assistance with them, and they were there within 20 minutes. When I called Triple A and told them that this was unacceptable and I wanted a refund for my membership, (being that this was the only time I used my membership and they did not provide the service That they are responsible for), They told me they cannot do that but they will give me $50 off my membership renewal. That is BS and horrible customer service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    Horrible customer service. Do not buy AAA. They stranded us in Ithaca New York for over three hours in the hot sun with cars and trucks zipping by us. When we finally did get a driver, he told us they could have called him anytime and he would have come out! Imagine how we felt! Exhausted and nearly with heat stroke, being told that it was all completely unnecessary!

    Imagine how we felt then, earlier this year, when we received a letter from AAA saying they were cancelling our policy...because we use it too much! Well, that's what you're there for! And that's what we pay the premiums for. If I had more time on my hands, I'd bring a case against them but this company is on its last legs anyway. Ask any mechanic shop how much they love AAA today, as opposed to years ago. AAA pays them next to nothing, so they'd rather not be bothered with it and that's the truth. You shouldn't bother with them either after the way they've treated us. Customers for more than 20 years!!!

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    CoveragePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    I closed my account I had with triple A for three years. Auto and renters. Paid. Done and over. Never was late payment and never even used the insurance. Have good driving record. They made three years of payments scot free. All that money they made. So I canceled and got Geico. Which was way better.and cheaper. Geico is way better

    Anyways Triple A got mad and kept bugging me not to leave like if they were dictators. Like I had to stay. I was feeling weird like can this really be happening. They're trying to make me stay on their insurance. Really. So what they did to get back at me was file on my credit saying I didn't pay them 125 dollars. Which was a lie because I canceled. And their contract says they give you a grace period and if you don't pay they just cancel and that's it. But they waited a year then filed on my credit saying I didn't pay LIARS. I AM PISSED. THESE DAMN CROOKS THIS IS SAD. AND THEY'RE GETTING AWAY WITH IT. THAT IS THE SAD THING. This is what you get with socialist in California. This is what we will get if we turn socialist. California is screwed. Don't buy triple A insurance. They are liars and thiefs. Don't buy from AAA. Go to Geico. Much better look.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    I have been a AAA Premium Member for many years. Recently I drove to Alaska in my RV and experienced a problem (accessory batteries went dead in a 90F heatwave - in Alaska). I claimed for replacement batteries as my generator, fridge, inside lights etc would not work. It was disqualified because the warranty only covers a trip for 45 days (a lot of people make trips exceeding 45 days in their RV). Also the warranty is void if the vehicle is still driveable. None of this is mentioned in the Premium brochure i.e.misrepresentation.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    I live in the country but theres a lot of lock Smith's around. I needed one. But AAA couldn't get me one. Now I have to print out a paper or wait for one in the mail attach my invoice and wait to get my money hopefully in 2 weeks. You would think I could send it via email. But nope they just keep making it worse. I dont think I'll be renewing my membership.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    I recently had my car go out on me while on the freeway so I took the nearest exit and parked at a motel. When I called AAA and they sent out a towing company to pick up my car, sister, and I. The company (Braudway Towing) was very fast and made it to my location in less than 30min. The people who came to my rescue were extremely nice and we had a great conversation in the tow truck. :) I highly recommend them and their services! Thanks for the great service AAA!

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    I have carried AAA Roadside for 14 years. Previous to moving to the MidWest, we had our home, all vehicles, and all trailers insured with AAA of Southern California. I have continued to carry AAA Emergency Roadside since we travel extensively. I carry AAA Plus, so that if we are out of town there are no issues. We were pulling an empty cargo trailer and it got a flat tire on the Interstate. Cars whizzing by at 70+ mph. No problem, we're covered by AAA, right? First, they put me on hold for more than 10 minutes while they figure out if we have coverage for a tire change on the trailer we are pulling. Then I'm told that in fact we do NOT have coverage, that we would have to carry the AAA PLUS RV in order to qualify.

    Again, we insured this SAME trailer through AAA and no one EVER let us know that we have been driving around the country WITHOUT coverage. Had I known I needed to carry an add'l coverage, I would have done so. But for them to just say "Oh, sorry, I know it's 30 degrees and snowing and you're on the side of the freeway, but there's nothing I can do for you...after you have been paying us all of these years and have NEVER called for a service since 2005..." Apparently there is something called Good Sam's that covers road emergencies for trailers and such. I'll be looking into that in future.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    I called stranded with a flat tire Friday after Thanksgiving and was told that because my membership expired, it was cancelled. They transferred me to the membership dept. which was closed. I called twice with the same result. The second call I asked them not to transfer me to membership because I was stranded and they were closed, but they transferred me anyway and then the call was dropped. The third call I asked for a supervisor and waited 30 minutes on hold, in 40 degree weather on the side of the road, they don't care.

    I told the supervisor I've been a member since 1987 and she told me that my membership was canceled this year and I needed to renew before they would send a truck. There was a time when they would renew by phone regardless of when your account expired but not anymore. I told her the membership dept was closed but that they kept transferring me and she argued with me then said I had to renew online. I told her my phone battery was low and was there any other way. She hung up. When I tried to renew on my dying phone, the screen wouldn't load all the way so I couldn't read what was on the application page. I've been a member over 30 years. Whenever I renew after a brief lapse in payment, I get a new member card with 'member since' the year I just paid, instead of 1987.

    I've worked for AAA in roadside service and I know the customer service has gotten very bad since about 20 years ago. They don't care how long you've been a member if you show as canceled in their computer. I ended up using my boyfriend's phone to re-sign up, which was awkward because his phone number has now become part of my account and also the call back number automatically that night, which I can change I know, but I've lost all faith in AAA, they have no customer service anymore.

    When I finally got the account going an hour later, while sitting on a dark street late at night, the driver's truck wasn't tracked accurately on the app map, it said he was a minute away but the map showed him miles away. So it was hard to tell where he was or how long it would take. Also, when I asked about a tire place that was open they kept telling me they were all closed, but I found a well known chain store that was open another 2 hours with a quick search online. When the driver did arrive, he was very nice but wasted a lot of time, about an hour, chatting with us while telling us what a busy holiday week it was.

    As far as AAA commercials (that are very dated by the way, the same ones from 10+ years ago) they have the highest insurance rates out of all the ones I checked, so their commercials are fake and misleading. Is there no regulation or accounting for false advertising? For a well-known, long established service oriented company, AAA has become useless to me. I could have been mugged or assaulted in the hour I waited in the dark, they only care that your membership money is paid. That is the bottom line. Cancelling and letting everyone I know about my experience. They need to be investigated and audited for false advertising and so we can know if their services have been outsourced, because all signs point to that. AAA is the definition of terrible customer service.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    I had gotten stuck in the snow in Flagstaff as well as locking my keys in the car. I called triple A and they were able to help me without any issue (even though I did not have my member policy number at the time). They were extremely helpful and understanding/compassionate. They arrived in under 30 minutes and then took the time to walk out to my car (which was about half a mile out from the paved road). They unlocked my car and then helped to get me unstuck by physically pushing my car out of the snow. I am astounded by the lengths they went to, the speed of the service and just overall professionalism. As a young woman I am so appreciative of the kindness I was shown and the lengths they went to assist me in my troubles.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    I am not sure what happened to the quality of customer service with Aaa. I have been a long term member and former employee and always experienced great service until this year. I have had to call Aaa only twice so far this year and both times were an escalation and now has me at the point of cancellation. First time I called I was rudely lectured by John about how I need my membership card to make a call which is not true because you can find my name in the system. Well I guess John didn’t wanna do his job well. I’ll say refused to do is job and treated me as if I was trying to run a scam to get services. I asked for a supervisor to complain and cancelled the service for that time because of how I was treated.

    Fast forward to this morning I needed to call because my car wouldn’t stop. After like 100 attempts to get through to the call center I explained to the rep that my vehicle was at the address that my account was under and I had to work so I can be there but I need my car jumped so I can get home from work. Also explained that my boyfriend will be there for the truck. The rep said she couldn’t set the call because the member was not there which is understandable but considering the weather the facts that the lines were busy and I had to get to work I asked for an exception.

    After attempting to lecture me I asked to speak to a supervisor. Supervisor Tammy got on the line with an attitude I guess I was interrupting her busy day. And goes on to lecture me about how the service is for the member and that my boyfriend would have to be added for me a member to get service at the address that they have on file as I tried to further explain my situation I was cut off while speaking and rudely chastised as if I am a child about your policies. Aaa I understand your policies and why they are in place however the customer service that exist with your company is why your company will begin to lose business. As I am sure you are aware almost all insurance companies now offer free towing and roadside assistance with the policies. Perhaps you guys will go back to extensive customer service training to ensure that your members are getting the services that they deserve and pay for.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    I've been a AAA member for many years and rarely use roadside assistance and when I have the service is incredibly slow. They used to be fast...not anymore. Prepare to wait hours for help if you need them. I am actively looking for a better roadside assistance company.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    My son was in a minor accident and called for service. The company ROSSNAGLE'S SERVICE CENTER would only tow him 15 miles due to bad weather. WHAT???? It's a towing service!!!! Save your money! We ended up picking up my son ourselves. If you live in an area with bad weather, AAA is NOT for you.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    We now have a flat tire on the side of a dangerous interstate highway 30 minutes from OKC. Less than 20 minutes from Norman. We Called AAA at 6:57. According to the towing company Aaa did not call them until after 7:30 And the towing company dispatched a small company from Sulphur Oklahoma. Over an HOUR from our location. Thus Aaa took over 30 minutes to dispatch a truck from a small town over an hour away. It is now 8:30 and we are still in a car with small children- waiting for our driver - on the side of a highway being passed by semi trucks going 90 - There are hundreds of roadside assistance companies in the OKC Moore and Norman areas- there is no way that AAA is not contracted with someone who could have reached here sooner than this....still waiting.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    For a company that was so good at one time it is now just a waste. Called for tow and was told within 2 hours. Waited for call for estimated pick up time, just as i have received before. No call so i got a ride home and promised the property owner that i would get the car out of his lot as fast as possible. As i said no estimated time of pick up, just a call as soon as i got home and was getting ready to head back in that the truck was at my car. Well of course i wasn't.

    So they set up another pick up but could give me no time estimate. Called back an hour and a half later and they said they were trying to find a tow company to come get my car and had no idea when. I spoke to a supervisor and we came to the conclusion that AAA could not do what i pay them to so. They COULD NOT HELP ME. AAA has been dumped by most tow companies because they pay crap. So now they get to reimburse me 180 dollars for the tow i got right away. Imagine that. The fact that we have been with them for 30 years and have used it only a handful of times. Shows how little they care about their customers.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    AAA in Southern California presents it as a discount, while they are really charging 4.50$ more unless you subscribe for autopayment. There is absolutely no difference in processing cost given that in either case the payment is done electronically, no check or paper to process. Also the payment information stored at AAA have been hacked and fraudulent charges have be made to my Credit Card. This is the only organization that charges a fee for processing a standard electronic payment. It is ridiculous, just another rip-off practice that should be stopped.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    I’ve had good experience with AAA in the past and have been a member for many years but last night at 6 pm we called for a tow, as our vehicle was stuck in our back yard. My husband described the situation and was dressed in his Carhartt overalls to help. We got the runaround for hours—“someone will be out to assess the situation.” At 2 AM (still dressed and waiting) received a call saying we would be placed on the AM list. Today they called and said “policy doesn’t cover the back yard.” Really? No one came to assess the situation. Thanks for leaving us in a lurch without even trying.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    Purchased tickets at local aaa office. Subsequently, had an issue with the tickets. Tried to call 800 number, immediately got hung up after selecting refund option. Obviously they don’t want to take any customer questions on previous purchases. Suggest not using them to purchase tickets.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    My initial call was at 3:27 PM reporting that my car would not start. I was advised they would send a battery technician out. 3:57 I called to advise two people had tried to jump my car and that I needed a tow. I received a text from AAA advising my tow would arrive at 4:19. 4:57 I called for a status and was told the tow truck driver told AAA that I was not with the car and left. I had never left the car and knew this was not an accurate statement.

    After a total of 6 calls and three hours a tow truck showed up. I told them I had been waiting for 3 hours and they showed me when the call from AAA had come through to them. AAA hadn't even bothered to contact the tow company until after 6 PM. I was towed a whopping 8 miles, the dues I paid AAA far exceed the cost of a tow without AAA.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2019

    I locked my keys in my car while the car was running. AAA prioritized my issue and a service provider was there within 10 minutes. Matthew was kind, professional and courteous. He got my car unlocked quickly and we were back on the road. Thank you so much!

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    The driver was trying to remove the metal that was hanging under the car and accidentally busted my radiator. I reported the incident to AAA and they said that the driver denied the fact. They want to take people money but don’t want to take responsibility when they at fault. My advice to whoever use them, make sure to record when you have your car towed from AAA.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    We have had AAA Plus since 1984 and during that 35 years I have requested AAA Roadside Assistance only a few times. On 2/25/19 I contacted AAA Carolinas because my wife's car wouldn't start. It was parked in our driveway. All Over Towing came to our house and replaced the battery with a new 6-year battery. On average we drive my wife's car two or three times a week and have had no issues. We drove her car 9/21/19 the day before our flight to another country.

    Upon returning to North Carolina on 11/5/19 her car wouldn't start. I contacted AAA Carolinas the next day. All Over Trucking showed up. He asked when we last drove the car and I told him that it was about 45 days ago. He charged the battery but an indicator he connected read 342 and should have read 650. I had no idea what that meant so he told me that it would likely not start again after turning the engine off. I said, "Well, it's good that we have a 6-year warranty."

    He informed me that the warranty would not apply since we hadn't driven the car in the past 21 days and that it was a AAA policy. I said, "What if I told you it was last week or the week before last." He said they would look up the mileage on her car when the battery was replaced 2/25/19 and compare that with the current mileage and if too few miles were driven then the warranty wouldn't apply either. He told me pretty much every place where I would buy a car battery now has a policy similar to AAA. He then, and get this, wanted to know if I wanted to purchase another 6-year battery from him! Of course I told him no.

    I called AAA Carolinas to complain and the person I talked to told me what he told me. I called an Auto Service business here in Greensboro, NC. That person told me they don't have 6-year batteries, however, they do have 5-year Interstate batteries and that the warranty would apply whether we drove the car or not: the first 2 years free replacement; the next 3 years, it would be prorated. They also offered to drive to our house 5 miles away, charge the car battery, then I would drive the car to their business, all at no cost to us. They told me the only issue was with the battery and nothing else. After 35 years, we will NOT be renewing our AAA Plus membership at time of renewal 4/30/2020. And to think AAA's slogan is "Peace of Mind!"

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2019

    Calling to get AAA roadside assistant and waited more than 1 hour 45 minutes, horrible and ridiculous. They want the yearly payment right away and renewal too, but the service is like a turtle. Not recommended, and if you need to renewal, advice find another reliable company with a better roadside assistant.???

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2019

    AAA forgot to put in my call for tow when called at 1250 and at 2pm I recalled to find their error. When I called them out on it they lied and said it was tow company fault. I asked for Manager and was then told (after I kept asking questions) that they had forgotten. I am a senior citizen and it was 27 degrees outside. I had no food, water, means to use bathroom or any heat. Due to their incompetence, I sat from 1250 until 330 pm. They offered nothing until I prompted and then they offered 30 dollars off my next renewal; bumped it to 50 when I said not acceptable. Big Deal; I am old and it could have been very bad. Again I repeat that they lied to me about not calling someone until I contacted the tow company myself and got them cornered. Do Not Trust Them! When I shared with friends I found out they do this more often than thought so I am reviewing and will tell anyone who will listen. Poor customer service and they lied....

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    From my husband -- Trapped on an incline in ice, sleet, and snow, west of Santa Fe; AAA said, 'We're not sending out a tow truck, they'll just get stuck too." They said to call police. Police said, "What do you want us to do?" My dealer insurance came through with a tow truck. Why not AAA? Why should I pay for AAA when they won't answer the call.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    My daughter's car battery went dead so she used my car. I called AAA Roadside Assistance for a jump start at 3:05 pm. It was supposedly going to be 3 hours. I called at 6:20. 26 minute call listening to a supervisor tell me how backed up they were due to Michigan weather conditions. She said she spoke with someone to make sure I was next in line and would get to me in the next hour. I received a call from a cell phone number in Detroit 30 miles away and they hung up when I answered. I called back and was sent to a voicemail. The same number called me again at 8:56 telling me they would be here in another hour. By that time I was able to get someone else to jump the car but it was too late to buy the battery we needed because the store was closed. Total time to get assistance: 7 hours.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    I called AAA for help replacing my battery under warranty. Horrible service from AAA and the "person" they sent out to change the battery. He called and said I am going to a town 45 mins away to purchase a battery and didn't come with the battery. Tried to jump it. I wasted almost 3 hours of my time for them to say, "Well call us in the morning if it doesn't work." Thanks for nothing. Very unsatisfied!!!!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    I always thought that AAA was supposed to be a really good service to have so I signed up for it. Well, I found out that it is a big scam. I signed up for the Plus plan and the representative had me thinking that it was gonna be something that I could really benefit from. Roadside assistance was my biggest interest since I do have a kind of older vehicle (2010). I did end of having to call a few time for minor instances such as flat tires. My last service call was for a dead battery. When I spoke with the first representative I was informed that my battery could be replaced.

    At the time I didn’t have enough money to pay for a battery and I asked if it was possible to be billed for the battery replacement and she said “oh absolutely we can do that”. So I scheduled for a service engineer to bring the battery and install it. He arrived and proceeded to replace the battery but first informed me that it would cost $168. I told him that they said that they would bill me. He said, "That’s impossible. We don’t bill for the batteries." I called and spoke with his supervisor and he rudely said the same thing. I called the toll free number and was put on hold and the rep said that they never bill for batteries.

    Ok, by then I’m really heated so I called again and spoke with a supervisor who finalized the fact that they don’t bill. She informed me that she would listen to the original conversation where the young lady misinformed me. She did listen to the recording and heard the rep say what I had told them from the beginning. So I got an embarrassed apology and the tech left me with a dead battery. This was such a bad experience for me. I was misrepresented and informed and no one seemed to care. They are rude and obnoxious on the phone and a really don’t think they care. Horrible experience so I cancelled my membership. Oh and I ran out of service calls and was told that I could not get any until October 2020. Bye AAA.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    Only gave one star because it isn't possible to give negative stars. Just tried to renew my membership after being a member for 24 YEARS at Plus status and was told that because coverage had lapsed by ten DAYS that all they could offer was to charge me for Plus membership but only have 3 MILES of tow coverage. Predators who don't care AT ALL about their members. I've switched to AARP roadside assistance, because they actually want to ASSIST.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019

    Charged more than advertised and waited 90+ minutes for a simple oil change and then found that work said to be performed was not. Needless to say I will never be back and almost considering cancelling my membership. I cannot in good faith give this experience any stars and I would rather have it known that like many service businesses what they advertise is not what you get.

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    CoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2019

    After being a member since 2012, I June 2019. Today, I experienced an unexpected problem with my car requiring tow service, I never thought these ridiculous prices would be quoted after having coverage for over 7 years, with @ 4 month loss. Quoted $124.00, $55 service fee, plus $4.00 every mile after 3 miles? AAA you got to be kidding, that’s your only option?? Really, your agent has no thought process, why not offer me to upgrade my plan, therefore I would get the lower coverage (100 miles) and we both satisfied. Good luck taking other money, I won't be coming back!!!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019

    On November 8, 2019, my wife became stranded in her vehicle and required towing services. I was out of state but have been a years long AAA member. My wife contacted AAA for roadside assistance. She was told that since the membership is in my name, I would have to be there. My wife and I share same last name and home address. At that point, AAA said that my wife could be added. I immediately added her to the policy. Then AAA informed us that there is a 48 hour waiting period so the additional membership fee just paid was useless. At that point, had to pay the emergency towing service fee not covered in order to get towed. Vehicle towed to repair shop. If we knew adding her to membership would not have precluded the emergency roadside fees, we would not have added her. Most importantly, AAA has shady business practices to not honor a spouse on same vehicle.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019

    I’ve been a premier AAA member for decades and buy memberships for all my kids. I will rethink that after this experience. The car broke down and they recommenced with go to Arthur’s Sunoco, a mechanic nearby. They made up erroneous charges and did things to the car we did not approve in advance of being charged unexpectedly. Turns out they have a history of ripping people off and bad service. Reviews described other AAA members finding the same and prior disputes! Why did they send us here knowing this? I will never trust AAA. The customer service blew me off and was rude.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019

    All four of my tires were slashed and I wanted them to meet me after work. On their advice I called an hour before I was to arrive home to my car, but the tow co was headed there too fast so I had to cancel. I was then advised to order a tow within 45 min of my arrival, I did. This tow was never ordered or dispatched!! I called back twice and was lied to that the tow was coming... Guess what? No text message from AAA!! That’s their signature move!!! So I know no tow was ordered... Thanks AAA for making an awful situation worse. My daughter and I had to remove all 4!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019

    After hitting a deer, AAA left me on a dark mountain road at night. Only flashers, no shoulder, no cell coverage. Told me to call back in the morning. Told me to call for a tow myself and they would give me the numbers. Told me they called tow companies, but found out they didn't until 2.5 hours from my first initial call. Told me to go stay at a hotel and they would pay for it, but a problem was there wasn't a hotel closer than 25 miles. I told them that and they didn't get it. Finally with rudeness, unprofessional comments and behavior with no empathy or apology, I was told to wait another 1 1/2 hour on top of the 2 1/2 hour for a tow driver to take me only 25 miles to spend the night in a town. Then they would take me the rest of the way tomorrow.

    They also told me they would cover the costs of the hotel. So, spent the day waiting for the tow driver, missed a day of work, had my dog btw on top of all this, and now they are backing out of the promise that they will pay for the hotel room expenses. It was their fault I had to spend the night!!! It just kept coming..I put in a complaint and was told that AAA will give me a credit in my membership. What crap!!! So be aware, you pay for a service with AAA and they will change their mind in mid stream...some call it fraud!!! I have had the roadside service for over 40 years and the insurance for over 20+. Loyalty is crap to them.

    My initial call was at 8 pm. I got to the hotel at 1230 pm. I had 2 hours of sleep with so much adrenaline in my system. Remember dark mountain hwy with no lights on my car..no shoulder and sketchy cell coverage. I could have been killed! I limped my car driving by the strobe light of the flashers for five miles, when I found the only thing around, a fire station, that was still occupied to make the call to AAA.

    If you want this kind of unprofessional rude service, then AAA is your company, if you want to be blamed for being in a bad spot on what they call a holiday weekend... Halloween 4 days ago..since when is Halloween a holiday and that should matter? Then again AAA is your company! But if you don't want to be left in a dangerous situation like mine, then get lied to and treated like dirt...then run as fast as you can away from this crap!!! Good luck!!! Oh I also had a complaint to AAA and they said they would give me a $50 credit in my next membership. Really? And still not pay for my hotel..they suck!!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019

    My car was stuck in a undesirable area and I was told that it would be 45 minutes for a tow to Sacramento from Vallejo Ca, 45 minutes turned into a 3 hour wait!! God forbid that I ever have to use them again, what’s the point in paying for a service if you could be dead by the time a tow truck comes because you're stuck in an unsafe place...

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2019

    My dad purchased a battery for my vehicle in 2018. I own a 2001 BMW 325ci convertible. We use to do our father and son midlife crisis bonding in it together. Well sadly my DAD passed away???? Then not too long after he passed away my Mom passed away as well. Which brings me to the situation at hand, the battery he purchased for the BMW went bad while I was on my way to work so I contacted AAA and told them my situation that my battery was bad my Dad paid over $200 for the battery in 2018. But he had passed away so I had no way to get the information they requested or have him be with the vehicle when they showed up.

    So now I'm going to lose my job that I just started, because for the first 90 days you cannot be late or miss any time. Now with me caring for my Mom's house without a job is going to be very difficult all over a battery my Dad bought but he can't verify because God called him and my Mom home. Thank you so much for your help and support!!! God bless!!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2019

    I've been paying for this service for years and when I go to use it because I got a flat they refused to help me because of their policy. I have a Ford F150 that was lifted six inches and because of that AAA will not help you at all because the vehicle has been altered. AAA left me stranded and wouldn't help me at all with my flat tire. What good is a company that you are paying money to every year to help you in times of need and the refuse to because of policy. Be aware so that you don't get screwed like I did.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2019

    They left me stranded for more than half a day waiting for the tow truck to arrive and I slept outside of the freeway inside my dead truck and no heater or food for 15 hrs. Triple A slacked off. I went from 8 pm to 1ish pm the next day so they could tow my truck while then I didn’t had nothing, water or any resources. I wasn’t in a save area and they took a long time to reach for help.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2019

    If I could give less than 1 Star I would. I am broke down on a bad part of a freeway. I called and was told the tow truck would arrive within 20 minutes. Well it's been 2 hours and it is getting dark and cold. Called again and was told the driver was "on his way home to get his truck." What the???? Still waiting. I hate AAA. They are NOT worth the money. Maybe a serial killer will stop by. I'm sure he would be more helpful.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2019

    Hi, I purchased a new car 2 months ago and in car dealership I bought AAA insurance for my car. The AAA agent asked me to sign a lot of papers and he told me I have one month time for cancellation. He charged me $666. 3 weeks later I called and canceled my insurance with AAA and asked for return me back the remaining $100 balance because I already paid for one month insurance. But they told me that they took that $100 for premium cancellation fee! I was shocked because nobody told me that after cancellation they will charge me. But my shocks continued when this month I received a bill from them with amount of $400.3 as premium cancellation fee!

    I gave them call and agent told me that my cancellation fee is %11!!! And it's on my contract! For sure nobody talked about cancellation fee when I signed contract with AAA agent. He told me, "You don't need to read it. I will explain each page to you." But for sure he didn't told me about that cancellation fee. So I feel they cheated on me and continue to charge me for nothing! I will take them to department of insurance in California, these greedy people in AAA continue to lying to customers and cheating on them on their insurance policies that is unacceptable. Be careful when you want to sign contract with them. Their agents are not honest and they try to rip you off with ridiculous highly expensive insurance and with cheating you about rules and regulation and their policies.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2019

    My mother's vehicle battery was DEAD so I put it on a battery tender and then reinstalled the battery and it remains dead. Not enough Voltage on it after charging for 30 hrs. So the battery says it is a premium battery by AAA and includes a Free 3 year replacement. It was purchased in July 2018 so I figured I call AAA and see if I could have the battery warrantied, But the answer is NO!

    My mom's fiancé had purchased the battery for her from AAA to put in her vehicle and it worked for about 14 months. He recently passed away, so even though there was a warranty of 36 months and my mother still has the vehicle it was purchased for. AAA (WILL NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY) Because the warranty they say is not transferrable. So to all you out there thinking you are doing something good for your family BEWARE because under those circumstances you would be better to buy from ANY store elsewhere. I will never buy a AAA product again.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019

    We have been AAA members for decades and over those decades have rarely used the service. Currently AAA charges me almost $200 a year. In the past 5 years we have used AAA approximately FOUR TIMES. In the last three months we had the need to call for service TWO times. Once for a lock out while on vacation and after three hours we found help elsewhere. At no time did AAA or their subcontractor provider reach out to contact us. We provided GPS coordinates, road location address, phone number and email address. We repeatedly contacted AAA and were always given excuses as to why no contact or service provided in a timely fashion. We ultimately got help elsewhere and called back AAA to cancel the call. I complained to AAA and got a form letter in the mail saying they were sorry. Pathetic response.

    Our second call was for a tow that was going to be 2.5 miles from point A to point B. After several hours and numerous calls from us to AAA to find out why every deadline was passing with a no-show, the guy/company that showed up thought he was there for a "jump start". From the time we placed the initial call till the car was towed to its destination.... approximately 5 hours elapsed. I don't know if the call center is that poor or the contractors being hired are that bad, I just know that AAA is not a service that we can depend on. We will now be researching other providers or go with what we can get through our insurance company. Shocking how being a customer for several decades is worth nothing.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019

    AAA is a waste of time & money. Literally left me stranded twice. First time wasn’t a big deal but the 2nd time was a mess. 8 months pregnant, got stranded in my RV for over 24 hours because this lame association didn’t want to send someone out. I Waited hours for someone to come tow me to a mechanic literally 3.5 miles away. This after talking to multiple supervisors because they miscommunicated what my RV Premium membership capabilities were. Of course NO ONE CAME. And you what they told me when I called again asking when will I get help? They canceled the call-in hours ago because no one was available, so basically they forgot to tell me. Then they Told me to call again in the morning.

    I guess it was good that I was in an RV with a bed to sleep. Called at 6am and someone finally came out to me at 9am, but they had such little experience and didn’t know how to tow my RV! So they left and told me they will tell AAA to send another person. Waited 2 more hours and then called again. Can you guess what happened? They forgot to tell me they canceled the call an hour ago because I one had the proper equipment to tow. Such a horrible company. Such a waste of time. Don’t waste your money on this lame association.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019

    I have had a membership with AAA for a few years, thankfully I have not had to use it. My daughter is my additional member she has relocated across the pond to England so obviously she will not be needing AAA. My son however has just gone away to college and has a car, I called AAA to change the name from my daughter's to my son's name and they said this can't be done. I would have to pay for an additional member. Why is that? How hard is it for them to make this change, seems like they just want to make more money. Sorry AAA, I will no longer be renewing my membership. I'm sure this is not a big deal for AAA as they are a big company, but really this is just ridiculous.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019

    I suggest no one calls AAA for towing, you will never get helped calling these guys. It's a waste of time, better you pay for another company and even if it's more at least you won't get left there stranded. I had issues stuck in a highway. AAA took 3 hours to get there plus they were not equipped to tow the truck. The truck left and they told me to wait for another 90 mins. It's just horrible customer service. Terrible service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019

    This company shouldn't exist. Terrible service. They made me wait 2 hours for service. When the tow truck finally came they couldn't even tow it. Imagine paying for something and not getting the proper service for it. I hope no one gets treated as such like they treated me. Find another company. This company AAA is the worst I've seen.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

    I put in an online request for battery replacement at 8:30 AM this morning. By 10:00 AM, the man who replaced my battery at my home arrived, and couldn't have been nicer. He checked everything for me, including my alternator, which was in good shape. He took a check in payment, which was very reasonable, considering that my vehicle was 16 years old. I love the idea that there is a warranty included. My vehicle runs perfectly. I couldn't be happier with the service.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

    I got a flat tire on Elderceek Rd and Stockton bl in Sac. Ca. I called Triple A and the lady that helped me was excellent. But the young man Joseph was so awesome. He showed up fast within 15 20 minutes and had my tire changed in maybe five minutes. He was very professional and very nice. AAA made a awful situation not at all bad. That's why as far as I'm concerned AAA is definitely a 5 star organization. Thank you AAA. I love you guys. Carla

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2019

    I don't usually write reviews however, I am thoroughly done with AAA. In Feb. 2019, we needed to use roadside assistance due to my husband's car breaking down. His car was towed to the house. Our mechanic advised to have it towed there and they would look to repair it. So, it was towed from the house to the mechanic. It WAS THEN it was told that AAA only tows to a repair services, otherwise there is a $75 fee. No problem... MY HUSBAND PAID THE $75 cash DIRECTLY TO THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER...

    Now, we're in need of service today (car wouldn't start) and they're saying they have no record of it being paid and want us to pay ANOTHER $75. I opened a case at the time this occurred, NOW they're saying they have to speak to my husband. In the meantime, I still have to pay another towing service to tow it to the mechanic. I have been a member with AAA for YEARS with limited usage. This is totally unacceptable and we will not be renewing our membership! We have not utilized the maximum benefits of the service and with the limited amt. of usage, a "courtesy/goodwill" offer to waive the $75 for the first time would have been a nice Customer Service move rather than leaving me stranded and having to find another tow service... THANKS AAA FOR NOTHING AND TRYING TO DOUBLE CHARGE US!!!

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019

    IN Aug 30th of 2019 I was taking a road trip. I had a AAA Plus membership which included 100 miles towing, which expired on Aug 31! Few days before the trip I renewed in a lesser plan so I wouldn't be out of coverage during my trip. So I brake down and need to be towed 82 miles to the car dealer, and AAA refused to pay even though my plus membership was good for another day. So after 10 years of membership they jumped at the chance to cheat me! There are much better roadside plans out there cheaper and they keep their word! To name a few Best roadside and Good Sam's Club. Better and cheaper!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2019

    I received a past due notice in the mail today. I was sure it was a mistake, and I even went to my bank account to check and see when my dues had been paid. AAA got my money, but that doesn't seem to matter. I called customer service, and the machine transferred me to a representative for my zip code - right! After talking with the young lady for a few minutes and explaining the problem, she said that I was talking to the wrong person and transferred the call. I was switched to a new representative - through the machine - and she said my account wasn't paid. I gave her the amount paid and date the bank paid the bill. It didn't matter, apparently, and I was told it was my problem.

    I asked who I could talk to about the mistake. I was told to contact my bank. Since it's AAA's fault, I wasn't sure why it couldn't be fixed by speaking with someone with the organization. She told me it wasn't their problem, and she said that I could contact the bank or a local office to deal with the matter. I plan to do just that, but I'm not sure that remaining a member is in the future.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2019

    My car battery died at 8:00 PM on a Sunday. I was only able to reach a voice activated system initially. Told them the issue and requested that someone come out with a new battery and replace my old one. Hours later a tow truck showed up and the driver told me he did not replace batteries, but could only jump start the car. I explained to him that I had to leave for work the next day at 6:00 AM and unless I left the car running all night the car would be dead again in the morning. I asked if he could come back in the morning or if I could call him directly if the car would not start.

    He said no and that I would have to put in a new service call in the morning. He could not guarantee how long it would take to come out the next day. The car did not start in the morning. When I called the main corporate headquarters the next day I was told they not all areas of the country have 24 hour battery service. My area only had replacement battery service from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. I explained that I left for work earlier than 7:00 AM. I asked if I could make an appointment for an evening service call. I was told it was first come and first serve. So my only viable options was to miss work to have my battery replaced.

    I then asked if my my annual fees were the same as other areas of the country that provided the 24 hour battery replacement service. I was told yes. That means I pay the same as others who have more services than me. I am being cheated. Even though I have been a club member for well over 25 years it did not matter. Shame on you AAA, shame on you for taking advantage of your customers. What’s even worse shame on you for hiring people in your customer service department that simply do not care. The representative told me I could go elsewhere if I was not happy.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2019

    I just wrote a review for AAA Roadside Assistance for their customer satisfaction survey. However, I am not sure if that review will reach the public. I am such a satisfied customer that I decided to take the time to find a website where my review could be seen publicly. I'm taking my time to do this because the company deserves it and consumers deserve to know my opinion of the service as a member who has benefitted from the roadside assistance program since I started driving. As a 20 year member I believe my review holds substantial weight.

    I have had AAA roadside assistance since I began driving. It has been so helpful to me over the past 20 years that I could not imagine being without the service. AAA provides me with a peace of mind. I don't think about or notice it during everyday driving but it is certainly there when something goes wrong on the road. But, more than a solution to the immediate problem, AAA is a phenomenal asset in solving the logistical questions pertaining to how to go about handling bigger problems (i.e. getting a car repair).

    AAA customer care is quick to answer, polite, quick and thorough. The service provided on the roadside has always been perfect. Sometimes I have had to wait a bit for help to arrive, but those have normally been at times of heavy traffic volume. A family member has a different roadside service and in comparing our experiences AAA trumps that service in every way. For $74 a year the value is outstanding! I consider it some of my best spent money each year. Again, as a 20 year member and customer, I could not imagine driving without that AAA card in my wallet and the help I need always a phone call away. I am a real-life member of AAA and I have never been anything but satisfied and impressed with the impeccable service provided.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2019

    I have been a member of Triple AAA member for a few years. I am very unimpressed with my call to the Colorado Office - I dialed the 1-800-222-4357 at 6:12 pm on 10/18/2019 first lady who assisted the service call was very nice. She did leave out the detail of having valid registration. So when Jon from H and R Towing company out of Johnstown Colorado, came to pick up the car, refused the tow, keep in mind this is the SAME EXACT vehicle was towed on June 2019 same condition of registration then, and we call on 10/18/2019 to do the same tow on the same car same addresses just opp sit directions.

    4 MONTHS LATER, so once my husband told me Jon was refusing the tow, I called back into customer service requesting a supervisor to talk to and I was given Robert who stated he was a Supervisor and said in quote "That last tow slipped through the cracks" and then he continued to state he would not bend the rule's which I never asked him to. I AM ASKING THAT THE COMPANY REALIZE THEY MESSED UP AND THAT THEY DO SOMETHING TO RECTIFY THE CURRENT SITUATION.

    Once Robert heard me say that he said he could do NOTHING then said FOR I TO HAVE A BETTER EVENING IN AVERY RUDE TONE - which was completely unprofessional. We did call a favor to a friend who towed the car for us. I will not stop posting this review until a manager who is higher up in Triple AAA customer call center that deals with Colorado roadside assistance pulls the recording of the call with the supervisor "Robert" from the call from 1-800-222-4357 and does something his unprofessional attitude and does rectify the problem with this service.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2019

    I didn't have my ID with me but they still helped. We got a flat tire on the way to visiting our mom who is sick. I appreciate Triple AAA very nice guy who helped us off the side of the 15 freeway in Apple Valley. God bless you Triple AAA.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019

    My 85 and 92 year old parents required a tow, they contacted me and I drove to meet them. We called AAA because they have the coverage and it was horrible from the get go. My first call to them kept us on the phone for 20 minutes waiting for a rep to pick up. When they finally did, the call dropped on their end - I called back immediately and instead of waiting on hold again we used the automated message to report our location and we were told they would be there within the hour.

    When they didn't show up as expected I called back only to have a rep tell me that someone had come to that location, we were not there so they had left. Which was a complete fabrication because we were literally parked directly behind the car and hadn't moved. They then told me they didn't have a phone number associated with the account so they weren't able to call us??? They didn't show up so why were they trying to call me?The service ID # was 3641 and I spoke with Aaron. I filed a report due to the lie, case #**and they told us they'd have to put in another call to have someone come out and that again it would be an hour.

    AGAIN, they didn't show and when I called for the 4th time, spoke with Antone at 6:32 and he was the most UNPROFESSIONAL and rude agent I dealt with - basically saying " what do you want me to do about it" . I requested to speak with a supervisor, Justine, and she wasn't much better but told me they didn't any cars available and it might be another 2 hours. I filed my second complaint, #3291 and then basically started calling around to local towing services only to be told that they had just received a referral from AAA asking if they could service the call so what were the doing for the previous hours that the were unresponsive??

    I spoke with ALL ABOUT TOWING AND USA TOWING and both were professional and apologetic for AAA and said they would see what they could do to help me. Finally, AAA called me back and said they had been able to locate a driver - it was ALL ABOUT TOWING - I will never use AAA again - THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN LICENSE PULLED BECAUSE AFTER OUR INCIDENT UPON FURTHER REVIEW WE HEARD SIMILAR STORIES FROM OTHER MEMBERS! Buyer beware ... and and as aside, they assured me that AAA would be following up with me based on the complaints I filed. Its been almost 2 weeks and nothing... Zero customer service!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019

    In July 2019 I reached out to AAA because I needed my vehicle towed because it was running hot. I literally waited almost 3 hours for someone to arrive. Once the tow truck arrived I noticed that it wasn't AAA, I was an outside tow company. The tow truck driver asked me for a tow pulley, which I had no idea what that was. He informed me that it should be in my trunk. I proceeded to walk to grab it but he stated "That's ok you don't need it", I allowed the tow truck to tow my vehicle to my residence. Once the tow truck left I didn't like where my vehicle was, so I moved it. Once I moved it I noticed that there was something dragging from the bottom of it. I contacted AAA and informed them of everything that happened.

    Fast forward to 10/10/2019, a Field Representative came out to look at the damages from July 2019, and informed me that they'll be in contact. Today 10/15/19, I received a call from AAA stating that they will not fix the damages that were done to my vehicle. AAA is a rip off!!!! They didn't keep records of the outside company that they called to tow my vehicle, now the AAA is stating that the damages didn't come from the tow truck, now I'm forced to fix my vehicle on my car for something that AAA should be held liable for. I've been very patient during this 3 month period that they've taken to come back and tell me that they won't fix my vehicle. I am very unhappy with the service of this company and I do not recommend anyone to use this company unless they would like to foot the bill if there are any damages made.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019

    Called AAA at 5 PM - that was 4.5 hours ago. They said to wait for the driver to call us before he comes to the car. They also said it might take three hours. No one called. Since then we called already 3 times. We always get same answer: "No drivers are available. When a driver will be assigned he will call". This is in San Jose, CA - a very large city. How can AAA run out of drivers in such area?

    Talked with a supervisor. Apparently, there is no time limit in the AAA service contract - AAA may come whenever they like! Beware when you consider their membership. You have to wait, for an unlimited, unspecified time. When I kept asking about any time limit or estimated time, same answer - no time limit, no estimate, all drivers are busy, they will call when they have an available driver. After so many years that we pay AAA membership ... the last time we called for a service was many years ago. On the one occasion we need the service it is not available. What a waste of money and time. Will call tomorrow morning to cancel the membership and request a refund.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

    Yesterday, I broke down 236 miles from my home. I had help pushing my car into a parking lot - (car dealership no less) And got into a cab to come home when my boyfriend called to remind me I had Premier AAA - I have a 2017 Nissan and didn't remember my membership. I call AAA New England who transferred me to AAA in Mass. The Representative told me that I would need to pay $4 per mile over the 100 mile limit - since I did not have $400 I told her I would need to find another alternative. What I didn't know was she never called AAA NE which would have confirmed my level of membership. I now have to pay an additional $168 to get back to Mass where my car is to be "present" for towing.

    With Today's technology, you would think since they have my cell number on file, email address on file-etc they would be able to verify my information without needing me standing out front of the tow truck driver. Sonya (the manager at AAA in Mass was not helpful, did not care about me or my car and was not willing to help in any way.) I understand there are rules to protect me and AAA but come on AAA! Big epic fail with today's technology.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

    Today, a deer hit the car on a highway (55 mph) and left the car disabled - driver side airbags engaged and extensive damage to the front left body/tire. We called AAA and gave the representative the details and our location via phone - we received a confirmation email. One hour later.. My parents and my 3 year old daughter are sitting in a car with the police behind us and no one came. It was 40 degrees and dark outside, and cars going 55 mph by us. We got a hold of AAA again after being on hold for an additional 15 minutes and they said our request was cancelled because phone was disconnected abruptly. They said they will send a high priority tow over. 30 minutes later and no one.. Talked to AAA again.. They said it will be over in 45 minutes. Beyond frustrated and disgusted we cancelled them and had the police get us a tow that arrived in 5 minutes. Don't know how AAA can neglect our services and leave us stranded.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2019

    My daughter had a flat tire in Yountville last evening (at around 11:00 pm) while driving home from work. I had purchased the roadside service for EXACTLY this situation. They told her 90 minutes. She called me at some point during her wait time and I stayed on the phone with her. When it was nearing the 90 minutes and she had received a text from anyone confirming arrival; I had her call back - and they still had not been able to locate any tow or tire changing service provider. AAA said they would call her back in 2 minutes. I called the local PD to alert them and check on her - the deputy sheriff was wonderful; and my husband left to go assist as well. We were not waiting on a tow any longer.

    Over an hour later, my husband arrived to get her and still no return call from AAA. I also called AAA as my husband left, and they said I could either contract with a private tow or wait while they manually attempt to call alternate tow providers on their approved list. Of course I do!!! I would have loved that within 15-20 minutes of my daughter’s initial call. My husband arrived, the deputy had driven back by, spotted and made sure my daughter knew him, and he tried to change the tire but had problems. They left for our home - by the time they arrived home - still no return call from AAA to either of us. I’ve had this service since 1993. I’m beyond disgusted with the treatment of their customers and their safety.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019

    Had AAA for years for Roadside assistance. We travel from AZ to the New England area every year in our RV. Only had to use then once in all the years. We have a flat on my Winnebago rear dually tire. When we called them we get some answering service unbeknownst to me. We wait over 2 hours before I call back and ask?? They tell me they have been trying to call me. The mechanic calls me and he says they told him it was a little travel trailer. ??? Incidentally the 3rd party answering service is “Service Pro”. Buyer beware! Total incompétence on AAA and the answering service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019

    HETRZ CAR RENTAL AND AAA (American Automobile Association, aka Triple-A):

    (1) A “Passing The Buck” Marathon

    (2) “New Math”: 52 + 52 + 0 = 350

    What you are about to read what looks like scenarios in a TV sit-com, but it actually happened – in real life! To put you in the picture, I will first explain that AAA premium members are entitled to a free one-day car rental from Hertz after an AAA tow-truck tows his/her car to a mechanic. Below is a description of my dreadful recent experience when using this service for the first time.

    (1) A “Passing The Buck” Marathon. It took eight phone calls to AAA and Hertz, and an hour of my time on the phone, to reserve that free one-day car rental - because the AAA agents and the Hertz agents kept passing the buck back and forth to each other (each telling me to talk to the other) - and they used me to “deliver” the buck each time!

    First I called AAA to reserve the rental car, but the agent told me to call Hertz. So I called the local Hertz office, in Napa, CA. I gave the Hertz agent all my information, and we arranged all the details, including the type of car and the pick-up place and time. This was my first time using the AAA free car rental option; and I was expecting the Hertz agent to ask me for my AAA membership number to finalize the reservation. But she told me that she could finalize the reservation only after AAA gives its authorization. I asked her if she would contact AAA to request their authorization. But she replied that I had to call AAA, to instruct them to give her their authorization!

    So I called AAA again, and asked the agent to call Hertz with the authorization. But the AAA agent told me that Hertz needs to call AAA! So I called Hertz again. And guess what happened? The same runaround started all over again – and again, and again, and again – with the AAA agents and the Hertz agents passing the buck back and forth to each other - and expecting me to be the intermediary, “delivering” the buck back and forth, because they were all too lazy to make the effort to contact each other directly. (Doesn’t this sound like a scene from a TV sit-com that makes fun of lazy bureaucrats? I think it would make a good “Seinfeld” episode).

    That day, I had to make three calls to AAA and three calls to Hertz’s Napa office. In addition, I had one very brief conversation with an agent at the Hertz national call center, after a Triple-A agent transferred me there without my asking to be transferred (needless to say, the Hertz national call center agent instructed me to call AAA - who had just transferred me to her! (another sit-com scene!)

    Isn’t this the ultimate in laziness? They not only pass the buck, but they expect me to pass it for them! The last of my eight calls was to a Triple-A supervisor, to whom I said plainly: “Take care of this yourself. Do not refer me to someone else!” So she set up a three-way call between me, her and Hertz; and my car rental was arranged in the space of about a minute. Why could none of the other AAA and Hertz agents have done this in the first place?

    (2) An example of “New Math”: 52 + 52 + 0 = 350. The best way to describe this issue is to list the events in chronological order: Monday, September 30. A Triple-A tow-truck towed my car to a mechanic; and I arranged a 24-hour free Hertz car rental (by going through the ordeal described above). Later that day, the mechanic told me that he would need at least one more day to complete the repair of my car. So I called Hertz in Napa to extend my car rental by another 24 hours (through Tuesday). The Hertz agent quoted me, and I agreed to, a price of $52 for the additional day.

    Tuesday, October 1. The mechanic told me that he would need another extra day to complete the repair. So, again, I called Hertz in Napa to extend my car rental for a third day (through Wednesday), expecting to pay an additional $52. But the Hertz agent told me: “Your total for the three days will be three hundred [and something] dollars”!!!! (I forget the exact amount - think it might have been around $350). How can two days at $52, plus one free day, total over three hundred dollars???? I was not aware that 52+52+0 = 350. Is this an example of “New Math”? I asked the Hertz agent to explain the figures she quoted to me; and she gave me an incomprehensible answer (again – what a great TV sit-com scene this would make!).

    [By the way, I cancelled my request to extend the rental to a third day when I heard that crazy price quote.] I wrote a letter of complaint about the above issues to AAA’s CEO, Marshall L. Doney and to Hertz’s CEO, Kathryn Marinello. I will keep you updated and let you know if they respond and the contents of their responses (if any).

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019

    I have a membership with AAA for myself and my son. My son recently needed a tow and called AAA. They sent a driver who towed the car and also damaged it in the front in the process. I called AAA and they had me send in pictures and a estimate (over $700.00 damage) which I did on 8/12/2019. Judy (the only helpful person in this situation) told me I would hear from Brian the field manager. It took several attempts just to get a response. Then he met my son in a nearby parking lot to recreate the tow and Brian determined that the tow truck did not do the damage. This was not accurate as the driver knew he did when he towed my son.

    I appealed the decision and he said he would inform his supervisor Jim **. I emailed him 3 times starting on 9/24/2019 and it is now 10/8/2019 and Jim has not emailed me back or called me on my cell phone. The service has been horrible and you cannot trust AAA to look out for you when you need them. I will not renew my membership and I will find another service for my family's needs. AAA is great at collecting money and sending junk mail, but unfortunately they don't even stand by long time customers. I would suggest staying away from AAA.

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019

    This service is the worst. I broke down on the freeway after work at 10 at night. Took them till 5:30 in the morning to finally tow my car. The second time was 2 hours to come change my tire but the guy refuse to change tire. So he said he can tow it off the freeway and I would have to change my tire. The third time the guy was nice flat tire on the freeway and my jack was broke but still took three hours for the guy to get there. Don't waste your money. On top all that they keep calling me renew and I tell them every time why I will never use them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019

    My car wouldn't start this morning. I called AAA for the first time. Took 3 hours for a tech. Waiting for a tow. It's been 3 hours. I finally gave up and found a tow that can be here in 30 minutes. I would have my car back and fixed if I didn't use AAA today.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019

    I have AAA Roadside Service and had a Bad battery (needing replacement). I called the service phone and told them I needed a new battery. They told me they would send 1 with the truck. The truck arrived with NO NEW battery, and told me they NEVER provide a new battery when the truck got to me. It took me a YEAR to find out, you have to have a PREMIER program to get a new battery.

    When you type in AAA Roadside and punch on (Premier Service request) IT DOES NOT say this will get you a new Battery, as opposed to what it says on the "Regular Service" website. I had to specifically keep asking different questions on the Search Engine to get the information you have to have Premier service to get a new battery. You can NOT call and ask the Roadside service people, because they really do NOT KNOW. You HAVE to find out the HARD WAY as I did, and by the time you find out, it is too late to complain! SHAME on AAA Roadside Service! Terrible mistake, Terrible company!

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    CoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019

    I was a long term member who got in a minor accident that ended up severely impacting my cognitive abilities for over a year. I lost my ability to comprehend reading or speaking over a few words at a time. It was severe and this company fought me with a biased neuropsychological exam and offered me about a thousand dollars even though I had purchased substantial coverage from them. I realized there was no point in buying any coverage from this company if they were going to fight me in the darkest hours of recovery. I dropped AAA and whenever I hear their happier-than-anything ads on television I cringe and change the channel.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019

    My tire blew out at 10:45pm going home from work on the turnpike. I called AAA several minutes later. The lady on the phone was very courteous. Said they would call me back as soon as they find someone to come out. Unfortunately they're having trouble finding someone to come out. It's almost 2 hours later when I received a call that someone will be on the way shortly, by that time a Road Ranger stop by and changed the tire for me. I told the lady on the phone it wasn't necessary anymore. It would've taken me over 2 hours or more waiting for someone to show up. Unacceptable to be left out there stuck that late at night.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019

    My husband and I got a flat tire on the highway in Connecticut, so we called AAA. I told both dispatchers we were going south on 91, 5 miles from exit 17. I was told we would be priority because we were on the highway and they would be there in an hour at THE latest. The link to track the driver didn’t work. An hour later, another dispatcher called and said her driver couldn’t find us even though we were exactly where I told them we were. Apparently, AAA had said we were at exit 17. They asked me to call 911 to pinpoint our location (absurd because I had already told them where we were) and he said he would follow up in 5 minutes to touch base. He never followed up and, 90 minutes into this experience, in our next text update, they told us it would be another 45 minutes before they arrived.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019

    My vehicle broke down in driveway, tow was going to be over two hundred. Called AAA got a membership and got our vehicle towed within hours. And get a hundred miles worth of tows and roadside assistance, for a 107.00 to start for year, awesome service. Thanks AAA.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019

    After numerous issues with acquiring home and auto insurance through AAA I thought we finally had it all squared away. Wrong. After renewing our auto insurance on 9/20/2019 (new 6 month insurance started 9/30/2019), AAA sent us new insurance cards. I assumed they had the right date on them and put them in the cars. On 10/1/2019 I take 2 cars in for state inspection. I looked at the new insurance cards I had just received and they all still say expired on 9/30/2019, even though we had signed up and paid for coverage until 3/30/2020. So I called AAA to get new ID cards emailed to me.

    Long story short, an hour and a half later, after being transferred literally 20 times and hung up on because they couldn't find my policy, I spoke to AAA in southern California (I live in Pennsylvania and my "club" was mid Atlantic AAA in PA) for the 5th time and after explaining my frustration they were able to email me my ID cards in 4 minutes. This is what I had expected 1.5 hours ago, yet not one of the 2 dozen people I talked to were able to handle this simple request. Pay more, go with another carrier. AAA is the absolute worst hands down period.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019

    I’ve had AAA+ for 7 years. They’ve let me down for the last time. I needed a tow yesterday. Called at 1 pm. After an hour I called again. Was told their tables were acting up, it’ll be another 90 minutes. Well after sitting with my car for over 3 hours, they had no idea when it would be picked up. I ended up getting a ride home. My car finally showed up at 7:55 pm, almost 7 hours after I initially called. Here’s the kicker, when I called today to tell them to cancel my account after my agreement was up, they never even asked why, she just said, “Ok, it’s canceled." Lol. They’ve went down hill terribly!!!

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019

    I was with AAA for 15 years. I used them maybe a handful of times and most of the time they took 1-3 hours to get to you. Once they were there, they told you there’s a charge for something. I finally cancelled my policy and because I said WHY I’m leaving them, they charged me a cancellation fee. To then find out that if I told him a different reason the fee would be waived. If you want to go with a company that nickels and dime you and charges 3 times more a year for a membership than others—this is the place for you!

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019

    Our family has been with AAA for over 47 years. We have homeowners and auto insurance with them. We have just had our auto insurance rates almost doubled because my wife had a minor single car accident with her car. (AAA cost $2,100.) Their explanation for the major premium increase was that my wife had a speeding ticket in the last year as well. They also increased the premium on my car because she is listed as a driver on it. The repair of her car, a 2018 Camry with 8,500+ miles, was a learning experience as well. You see, even though her car was a little over a year old, if it had more than 15,000 miles AAA would not have authorized OEM parts in its repair.

    During our 46 years with the company we have had claims on cars and home (accidents & storm damage). The total of all our premiums paid far exceeds the claims that we have had. When my wife talked with the AAA representative and asked what action she should take he suggested that in the future have the ticket fixed. It will cost us more in the increase premiums than it would have if we had paid for the repair ourselves. Some insurance company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019

    AAA Southern California Roadside nightmare. I have been a member of AAA for over 35 years. Rarely use roadside services few occasion for battery assistance while in the east coast. As an elderly single woman trusting that AAA roadside would come as advertised so I've been paying the membership even the plus category due to I travel on the road frequently. However, today's AAA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE was so HORRIBLE and UNACCEPTABLE that I have more trust in this AAA. It's certainly not the same company I paid membership for many decades.

    I called roadside assistance at around 620 pm due to my car overheated smokes came out of the engine in Sherman Oaks not on the freeway or highway but in front of a professional builfing. Car dealer only less than 2 miles away but when called for advise I was told not to turn on engine fear of fire. So I waited AAA tow truck and waited and waited and waited. Called AAA back almost 7 times till finally almost three (3) hours later passed 9 pm the tow truck showed up. I wasn't on a freeway but in front of bank professional building. But to have me waited 3 hours??? even after I told them I'm a senior and have medical (diabetic)..it didn't matter... How could AAA be allowed to operate this emergency roadside service this way? The supervisor got on the phone. Told me tow truck 0.25 mile away but it finally showed up 1 hour later after I called 4+ times more?? So horrible!! It's fortunate that I didn't get a medical attack due to all stresses.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019

    My mother recently passed away Jan 2019. In June, we received notice from AAA, asking if we would like to renew her membership. We did not renew. Despite this, they billed her cc automatically. When we contacted AAA to explain, they credited us only partially for the charge, claiming that they credit based on the date of notification. When I explained that they had essentially charged a dead person for services that they couldn't possibly have used, they responded that this was their policy.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019

    AAA is terrible. I called them to tow my car and they took a very long time and the tow truck driver was rude and disrespectful. The tow Company was Island Tow Company on Staten Island (Bay St.) affiliated with my Island Car Care on (Staten Is. Bay St.). Danny is the owner and I was disrespected and paid way too much even though they knew my car was decrepit. They milked money out of me because I'm a woman unfortunately. Danny wasn't even man enough to speak to me because he knew he was a lying, cheating, "mechanic".

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019

    I purchased a battery and not even a year the battery is no good. They gave me an estimated time of arrival for 55 minutes. It is now almost two hours waiting. Their service is horrible now. I just renewed on September 9 2019 now. I see it was a mistake. The supervisors had no response. I could of took an Uber.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019

    AAA Roadside assistance does not do background checks on the individuals that they dispatch to help their members. Was told by AAA that the companies they hire does the background checks; however AAA does not check the driver's backgrounds themselves. I had issues with a roadside assistance driver today and AAA failed to protect my privacy. AAA gives out their member's address without fully knowing if the drivers can pass a background check. I had been a member for many years but no longer. Called the Sheriff's Department and told them I was afraid of the driver that showed up... Suggest to any member of AAA Insurance to think twice before using their service...????

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019

    I've been a member of AAA since 1996. On July 20th of this year, my 2001 Civic blew the pipe leading to the water pump leaving me stranded on the roadside with all the antifreeze in my car draining all over the pavement. Immediately called AAA for a tow. This was at 9:45am. Was told by the CSR I spoke to that because of the high heat that day (90 degrees + insanely high humidity) that day that they were running at about an hour delay. I figured fine, I could handle that. Sat until 10:45 at which time there was still no driver and no call to confirm my pick up. Called AAA again only to be informed that it'd be "another 1/2 hour" due to the high demand. Sat until 11:45 with still no driver in sight and no callback from AAA.

    Called them again only to be told it would still be another "1/2 hour to 45 minutes". Okay, I have no choice. I'm still sitting there. Finally at noon I call to find out what is going on, only to be told that I'm "next in line". It gets to be 12:30 and finally the tow truck shows up. I'm so relieved, only to be totally gobsmacked the next second when the driver informs me that he was "supposed to be somewhere else two hours ago" and the only reason he answered my call was "no one else wanted to answer the phone". He proceeds to try to talk me into waiting for ANOTHER 1 to 2 hour wait for someone else OR he can flatbed my car and take me 30 miles out of the way back to their shop so he can switch drivers and leave.

    At this point it's approx 1:00pm and there was NO WAY I was waiting any more in the heat. Not to mention very bad storms were starting to move thru our area. Needless to say, after going out of the way and then BACK to where I needed to get my car repaired, it was almost 5pm and I was out over $200 for the tow. I hesitated on giving AAA any info, as the replacement driver was a decent guy, but I NEVER want to go thru that again. If someone would ask me for a recommendation for AAA, I'd tell them to think twice. They are NOT as grand as people think they are, as their service providers are a joke. All they have left is the good word of mouth due to their brand name. I personally am looking for other emergency road service providers, 'cause I've had it with AAA.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019

    I’ve subscribed to AAA for about 40 years and have never needed their help until the last two weeks when I actually had to separate car incidents where I could have used AAA‘s help. My daughter's car broke down in page Arizona. I called AAA and they said there were no tow trucks available until the following day and I would have to call back and open up a case then. 36 hours later I ended up using my Hyundai roadside service to finally get a tow truck since AAA failed to be able to procure a tow truck.

    Two weeks later I found my car at the airport with a dead battery. I called AAA and although they always start off telling you 45 minutes to get help after about an hour I canceled the service and change the tire myself. Overpromise and under deliver must be their model because they seem to perform this way. After paying for their service for 40 years I wish I could have a better experience than when I finally needed them they weren’t there and I look at it now as a huge waste of money.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2019

    I was 4 hours into a long trip to LA when I had to pull off the freeway in Ventura with a flat on a Sunday about 5:30PM, there was no one anywhere around, all the businesses were closed. I called Triple A and was blessed to have Carlos, driver #** from Platinum Tow pull up to help me within 15 minutes! He immediately changed my tire to the spare but I still had 83 more miles to drive on this spare that couldn't be driven on the freeway. Now, this is a man who was probably looking forward to finishing his last call of the day to go home to have Sunday dinner with his family. However Carlos didn't even blink when I told him where I had to go (over 83 miles away), he put my car on the flatbed and said, "Let's get you where you need to go."

    Traffic was heavy but Carlos was a gentleman and expert driver the entire way. He kept me entertained with stories and had me laughing and in good spirits despite my unfortunate situation. By the time we got to my destination 2 1/2 hours later Carlos carefully unloaded my car and helped me get my belongings from his truck to my car. So the moral of my situation: DO NOT HESITATE, call Platinum Towing and ask for DRIVER #**, CARLOS! The service couldn't have been better. Thank you Carlos!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2019

    Steer clear of another rip off company hiding behind their mountain of money by screwing people!! New battery bought through AAA by my daughter. Less 2 yrs old, goes bad and they won’t replace it because she’s out of state and can’t be there personally to make the exchange. They have record of her purchase, the date, the car it was put in and yet they won’t replace it. I’m her father and an AAA member for 40 yrs and I never thought they would sink so low to weasel out of replacing a battery when I m trying to take care of business for her. I will never ever endorse this low life company ever again.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019

    Seriously considering discontinuing this so call roadside assistance company. Their dispatch service was abominable, and the driver who contacted us claimed he “had no map” and refused to take our instructions on how to locate us. The whole experience was harrowing as we were on an isolated country road with no business or homes within 3 miles either way. It was well over 100 degrees and we had a young rescue dog with us. They never arrived and we had to abandon the car after 3 hours. Don’t bother with the yearly fees, this company is outdated and couldn’t find you if you had a name tag on the only incoming flight.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019

    Recently I needed a tow to the dealership, I found out my engine was blown. Triple A will not cover a tow because they brought my car there in the first place. Are you kidding me? What is the point of the membership! I called because I needed my tire changed, they could not do it! They take hours and the companies they call are absolute garbage too. I used to recommend everyone get triple A and I will no longer ever recommend such a poorly ran money hungry company again.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2019

    AAA investors, you are investing in the disorganized, deceptive practices of this one-star, Missy-ran AAA disaster! AAA scheduled, but did not provide, my membership-guaranteed service. They initiated a customer relations case to look into their shortcomings. Much like they did not provide the service my membership prepaid for, they did not keep their promise to appraise me of the result of their investigation, led by AAA Director Missy; they investigated their own misdeed and recorded it to their own liking - no rebut opportunity. How accurate could AAA’s reports and statistics be for the investors to rely upon?

    In discussing the incident, AAA told me that its contractors are not limited by the AAA policy and are allowed to exercise their own wants. This means that if a dispatched contractor arrives to help a member and makes a demand that a member finds to be invasive or overreaching, then AAA can consider this as a member’s non-compliance and thus a refusal of the service, at which point the contractor can rightfully leave and still get paid.

    With each membership renewal bill, the AAA policy (related to the services the membership prepays for) should be enclosed - all conditions should be put forth BEFORE we pay! This still leaves unclear how AAA would be able to provide us with the policies of all of its thousands of contractors, an open-ended random continuum? All of these contractors need to be bound by a uniform AAA policy in order to prevent the exploitation and ambushing of members in a time of distress! AAA, if you want to rely on our membership dues - you have to run a transparent and dependable business!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2019

    My car system shut down and could not start on the freeway. Called AAA and a kind lady told me help will be there within an hour to tow the car. Luckily in less than 10 mins we got called by David who managed to tow my car to safety. In half hour it was done! Excellent and professional service from David. Thank you very much.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2019

    Watch out. They try to rope you into auto-renew, don't give you any warning about renewal. And then after it processes, they refuse to refund it. Better to get towing service through your auto insurance, and much less expensive.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

    Juan ** has provided the worst experience. He is not trustworthy regarding quotes for car insurance. Started me off with an amount I needed to put as down payment. I was going to pay with my credit card, then Juan ** said I could not make my down payment with a credit card. I needed to provide my checking account. Made no sense, but whatever. Then he begins to tell me the amount going to be charged on the checking account would be different than the amount being charged with a credit card?? So how did I end up with two different amounts since he said I was not able to use my credit card.

    I begin to tell him I do not want the policy with AAA anymore. He says he already charged my card so he couldn't cancel it without me paying a fee. Makes no sense, I never was told the actual final amount to be charged. Yet he went ahead and charged me without my consent. Yet that is how he charged me for the down payment. So unprofessional. At this point, I am tired of him providing different amount every time. So, I ask him to cancel the policy. No thank you.

    Everything was fine until he charged my card an amount I did not agree to and was not aware of. It’s been hell getting my refund back and getting this policy to be completely cancelled. This happened back in July. We are now entering September. I am being charged for the car policy I never agreed to and cancelled the same day it was processed. Called in today August 31, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Found he never cancelled the policy. How outrageous. Juan ** has not returned any of my calls, emails, or has had any form of contact with me to resolve the issue. Also, avoids transferring me over to his supervisor. What kind of representative and customer service is this???

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

    I have been a member of AAA for many years, they offer many services, towing, car jumpstart, battery replacement, insurance, etc. Their subscription allows 3 emergencies for 1 year. Recently I have been using their batteries because of convenience to avoid hassles of hauling my battery to the shop and also because there is no alternative when you're stuck somewhere. I have used 4 of my immediate family members cars for their batteries and all of them had to be replaced with a year and a half. The problem has arised when I noticed the battery life was not lasting long enough, and when all 4 cars had issues at the same time. AAA had no issues to come out to the location and they would replace it, but the problem is that they would use one of my 3 occurrences/emergencies for the visit for the warranty. So in this situation my emergencies would be used up quite quickly.

    And if you did not have your membership up-to-date they would charge $50 to reinstate your membership, now I think this is an unethical practice especially when you are stuck. In a recent occurrence I decided not to reinstate my membership and wait a certain period of time so I do not get charged $50, so I call back to reinstate my membership and they charged me the regular price and the customer service representative would immediately confirm my transaction through my credit card. That's how it works, the process is an instant approval. I know this because it just happened a couple of days ago and I usually confirm the transaction over the phone, after the call.

    A few days after renewing my membership to avoid the $50 charge I had an emergency, so called AAA and come to find out my subscription was not renewed and they wanted to charge me $50 for the renewal. The customer service rep said the renewal did not go through. This sounded strange because it is an instant approval. Either the rep did not process my renewal or they wanted me to get charged $50. I had to fight with a supervisor to avoid the ridiculous charge. My concern is that this may be happening to many consumers.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

    I own a Land Rover car which has left me on the side of the road twice. Both times their roadside assistance has used AAA to tow the car. Both times I have received extremely poor service, being left there for 4 hours or more waiting while they continuously update the expected arrival time. The last time we broke down at 1:00 PM, the car did not make it to the service center until 8:00 PM that night. These people have no respect for their clients, they fabricate excuses until they can finally locate someone to do the work. I would recommend you avoid this company like the plague.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    Took my perfectly fine 2001 Tahoe in for a 100,000 mile service. No complaints from dealership on any major issues with vehicle or suggestions. Just routine upkeep on a vehicle that pretty much sits. The vehicle only had 117+ on it, and they talked me into a transmission flush. 117,164 when I dropped it off initially, 117, 279 when I made it back to them with transmission problems. Transmission fluid apparently leaked in my driveway, didn’t know that until I got on the road. Now they claim it had nothing to do with them, just a coincidence. $792 for maintenance 7/25 $340 for rusted oil cooler line 8/15 and a note that now says it's slipping in third gear on paper but telling me while I’m there and allowing me to drive off. I guess it’s on me to buy a new transmission now.

    After voicing my limited avenues to have my issues addressed this is the texted response I received from the manager overseeing my complaint. “Sir, after your actions on social media bashing the store and company, we feel we will never regain your trust and loyalty back and would prefer you come pick up your truck and have it serviced elsewhere.” So I guess they’ve washed their hands of my complaint. Your social media venue should allow both positive and negative experiences the same voice. Great customer service Just had my vehicle towed to a transmission specialist and they advised $2,200 plus labor to fix.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    Where is AAA? We need you and waited 3 hours in the middle of nowhere? Terrible experience. I don’t recommend this company to anybody, don’t waste your money. My daughter and son-in-law’s car broke down and we had to with my husband to pick up my daughter and my husband stayed with my son-in-law. They had to wait over 3 hours at night in the middle of nowhere. Is that we thought when we became member, wait for hours? Of course not. They only get your money but they don’t do their jobs! I will tell everybody to not to become a member!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2019

    I was recently returning from the bay area on a Saturday via I-80 when my battery light turned on. Eventually, my battery completely died at 2300 on the side of a very busy stretch of I-80 through Fairfield. My battery had just enough life to turn on my hazard lights, but they were fading fast. I called AAA, which I've had for 15 years, and was transferred to the wrong operator so by the time I called back and got the right person it was 23:30. I told them my situation, alone in my car with failing hazard lights in the dark on a busy stretch of highway. They said the very next truck would be routed to me as I was high priority.

    I pay to have the 100 mile tow option and requested to be towed the 50 miles to the garage I usually go to, knowing that no one would be open on Sundays and not wanting to miss work. They said they would try and find someone to drive 50 miles but they were going to get me off of the side of the highway first. That seemed reasonable, especially when my hazard lights totally gave out. But they only had 2 drivers, on a Saturday night, in a city, with a 5 lane each direction freeway. After an hour I called for a status update, the people were friendly and said, "The very next truck available." I called my family to tell them I would be much later than expected. At this time my battery had given up and I had no hazard lights to speak of. Two family members drove 50 miles to sit behind me with their lights on so cars could see me.

    Unfortunately, I waited on the side of the road for over 4 hours. At 04:00 the tow truck finally arrived and towed me to the nearest gas station. I knew it was my alternator because the battery was fairly new, but old enough to know it wasn't a dud. But a battery had gotten me all the way here, so maybe a fully charged one could get me the rest of the way home.

    At that point I asked if I could just get a battery from them but their battery trucks stop making service calls at 20:00. So then I begged to be towed to a 24 hour Walmart (or someplace that was open) so I could buy a battery and hope that it could get me the rest of the way home but the driver was unaware of any open stores and said he could only tow me a few blocks off the freeway. My car was left at a gas station right off the freeway and I was told that the next tow truck drivers came on at 0600 and maybe they could convince one to drive me at 0700 but I may have to wait several more hours. Several more hours on top of the 4.5 hours it already took them to get me to safety when I was sitting in the dark with no hazard lights on a busy stretch on highway!

    My family took me to get a battery and we used that to get the 50 miles to home (bad alternator meant it couldn't charge). If you're looking to buy this service for your family members and you want them to be safe and not stranded on the side of a 5 lanes each way freeway for over four hours in the dark with no lights... go with a different company. PS: while I was waiting for my tow I found this page and saw how many others had been having the same struggle. I wish I had seen this sooner. I'm now with a different company and feel far more protected should I ever be stranded in the future.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2019

    Under no circumstances should anyone pay AAA for Roadside Assistance. I was a member for 9 years and only used it twice. The last time I needed AAA I had broke down on a bridge in an unsafe location. When I called I was told the response time for a tow truck would be with in the half hour. When I got the text update, it said it would be an hour and a half. Feeling that I WAS LIED TO, I immediately called back to complain and got nothing but excuses. When I arrived home using a different towing agency not affiliated with AAA, I cancelled my membership and expected to receive a refund for the months remaining. Now I find out that you can't cancel your membership even if you are totally dissatisfied with their product!!! AGAIN, DO NOT USE AAA FOR ANYTHING. THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR SERVICE.

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    Customer ServiceStaffProcess

    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2019

    I was by myself, a single woman, on the side of a major highway after my tire blew out. It was a very dangerous situation. I had to skid to the shoulder of the road when the tire blew. I called the Triple AAA number on my Premium Membership card. Apparently there are different regional offices, but I was not aware of this. The first guy was very condescending and not compassionate. I was just in a dangerous situation that had never happened before and he could care less. He said he "couldn't find the exit where I was located on the map." I'd explained the exit signs and several other factors to give him clues as to where I was. I was on a major highway and could see the exit signs, yet he "couldn't find it."

    Then, after a very horrible customer service experience of him downplaying the seriousness of this, being defensive and saying "I'm trying to get you the help you need ma'am" he said 'Oh, we don't handle your area. I will have to transfer you." He flippantly also said "You can call the police." He transferred me and the next customer service rep hung up on me and did not even attempt to call back.

    I called back a third time and got a more compassionate woman who went above and beyond to find my exact location and was compassionate. (I was pretty shook up as I was almost in an accident when the tire blew.) Someone was dispatched out who then told me "Oh, I don't change tires. I only tow." The guy was very unprofessional in communication and manner. Typically, when someone is called out for a tire issue, they would change the tire. He said "Well I just wanted to get you off the road. I don't do tires. That's not what I do. I can get someone else to do that. You will have to call back and get someone else to come and do that."

    I had to call again, wait another 45 minutes to an hour to get a tire change. All in all it was about a 4-5 hour disruption of my day, a lot of mental turmoil, and very unprofessional, inefficient service. As a single woman who had to deal with that alone, I did not feel safe or valued as a customer. I also filed two complaints with a supervisor and their "customer relations professional," of which I have not received follow up.

    I was concerned about the multiple calls for a tire change and they said my account would only be noted for one, but I had to call back to verify that. It was not told to me within the process. (I only get 4 calls a year---and they technically forced me to do two: One for the tow of which I did not request and one for the actual tire change.) I should not have had to call multiple times for service to get off a dangerous highway. I am considering other options due to this. AAA seems to be an OK if you have time and money to waste or you're stuck at home or somewhere familiar, but if you're truly in an emergency situation, have an issue that involves actual top-notch service, they are not worth the money paid per month for membership.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

    Long story short called in to get a refund on a debit card and provided a new one, which they have taken monies out already. But no refund yet! First 3-5 business days then again another 3-5 business days. Last week 48 hours and now it’s Aug 25 and. No reason why I haven’t gotten my Refund. All I get was, "I haven’t been working on you with your policy." Really? Will be shopping for another insurance. That’s for sure.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2019

    I’ve been an insured member of the Roadside Assistance since 1995. There are two recent two incidents that I needed in the last two months. The contractors are unprofessional lately. First instance the guy was on time but when I waited for him at the dealership he was a little delayed. He had went and picked up a young lady and they both had Starbucks. I insisted he knock $10 off my bill or I would call in and explain the issue. Second instance my parents are stranded about 40 miles from home. Topeka to KC. Tow times are not being updated - we’re having to call and ask what the heck is going on. Every time we call they say, "Oh he’ll be there in about 25 minutes." It’s been two hours from the initial call. On the initial call they were quoted 30 minutes. Still stranded...

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2019

    I came out of a local establishment in the middle of town to find I had a dead battery. I remembered I had a AAA card that I have been paying for every year since 1986! Finally, I needed them so I placed a assistance call. They pinpointed my location and sent me a text. That was logged at 1:03 pm. They told me it would be 45 minutes. After a hour of waiting in 98 degree heat, I called them again. They told me they had no record of my first call. I said they had to because they sent me a text. They tried to connect me with the local office, for some reason, and no one picked up. Finally, the head office called me and said someone was on their way..... He showed up 1 hour later! All I needed was a jump!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019

    Called AAA this morning for a tow truck for my wife's BMW. Troubleshot it last weekend, looks like fuel pump. Was going to schedule a pickup in advance, they do not do that. Call the morning of your appt at the dealership. Called this morning at 7AM. Asked for a tow truck, they said one would be there by 0805. At 0800 the Camel Towing service truck arrived.... No tow truck. It was his second tow issue (not a service call) of the morning, he was not happy. Neither was I. Called AAA back, they were very unconcerned.

    After speaking with a supervisor, she explained that they normally send a service truck first as it solves 90% of the issues. I explained if I ordered steak and you brought me chicken, not what I asked for. Did not really understand why I was upset? Now late for work and now a TOW TRUCK would be here by 9:10. He called at 9:15 to tell me he was on his way. He arrived at 09:35. Now really late for work. Tow truck driver was GREAT. This membership was a Christmas Gift from my Brother in Law. They tow 8 miles for free (unless you upgrade to next service level). Next year Bro, get be a bottle of bourbon and we will call it even. To be fair, AAA offered to "not count my service call" as one of my four. Had this 3 years, never called once. Not doing me any real favors.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019

    We were abused by AAA towing service. 8/19/2019. The vehicle was a mercury mountaineer suv. I was a driver and my husband was a passenger. We were manipulated by AAA agents for about 7 hours under hot weather (94 degree by the car thermostat). Finally, we paid a local towing service by ourselves after 4:30pm and got off the road.

    My suv engine stopped on the road at 9:30 am. We called AAA. The first promise was 12:30pm and trying to get a faster service. And then they kept scheduling delays (at least 6 times). After every delay no service Truck showed up at the new time. We made more than dozen calls and got so many bad answers and promises. They tried making us leave the car on the road and we rejected them over and over. The four police officers involved that day from the morning to the later afternoon. Maybe the location was closed to the Space center and had some security issues. In the afternoon, 2 police officers kept staying with us until the car was finally towed. They provided some water to us. My husband is 72 years old and was under heat so long time. It was high risk to develop serious medical problems.

    The second day (8/20/2019), I called AAA to complain the situation and wanted to cancel my membership because I have zero trust about their service after the horrible experience. I wanted to get my membership fee resound and reimburse my towing cost ($84) because I still was under insurance policy at 8/19/2019. The supervisor woman Saith employee ID #** said that I only had two choices: refund membership fee or reimburse towing cost. I don’t know how much reimburse she would offer. I was pushed to give up the towing reimburse and took the membership fee refund. I really feel the membership benefits mean nothing in the future. I complain them outrageously abusing customers and even not showing any real apology afterwards. After years being the member and this new experience, my conclusion is that AAA is very bad and cheats customers. They should be out business, because the old AAA is gone.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019

    I want to start this off by saying that the flat tire was my fault after hitting a ditch in the side of the road. I pulled over and called Triple AAA for a repair, and I gave them my location (It was called Gunpowder Falls State Park: Headquarters) and I was told it would take about half an hour to an hour. I was a bit annoyed, but I figured I'd wait until someone came up.

    I was called three times that someone was going to arrive and that they were sorry for the delay. About 30 minutes after that call, the guy that was suppose to change my tire called and said he couldn't find my location. It turns out there was another Gunpowder State Falls Park about 30 minutes away from where I was (and the dispatch didn't bother to ask more details if I was at the right location, and assured me there was only one Gunpowder State Falls Park area).

    So instead of taking the time to drive the 25-30 minutes to get to my car, he ended up calling dispatch to try and find someone closer. They did, but the guy that was "closer" was already doing another job, and he was going to take an hour to get there. So it's now 8:30 PM, and still no help. 9:45 PM finally hits and SOMEONE finally came, and was able to put the new tire on, and thankfully knew what I was going through since apparently this section of Triple AAA only has a handful of drivers. I wouldn't have minded that if the last guy that was supposed to help decided to take the simple 30 minute drive to my location. If he had another car to take care of, they could have waited, lord knows I did for the past two and a half to three hours.

    I'm thankful that someone came by and that I was given updates on the situation, but I am absolutely infuriated that it took this long for just a simple tire change, a tire change that I could have done myself since Ben, the driver that worked on the tire, let me know that my Car Jack also has a tool to remove the tire. I will give him the highest form of praise for his help, sympathy, and advice alone.

    Please hire more people to help with roadside assistance so that there will actually be someone closer, and please have dispatch ask more question. I would prefer to not have myself or anyone else wait as long as I did, especially if it had been something FAR worse than a flat tire. Had I known that the multiple Gunpowder Falls State Parks were going to be a thing, they could have asked if there was anything else close by or to ask for a specific address. I'm happy the place I was at HAD an address.

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    AAA
    Year Founded:
    1902
    Website:
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