Fuck i hate that. Each manufacturer seems to have their own logic, and it's not well tested. Got locked out of mine once while it was parked and idling, i don't trust it - will open the window up just in case if I have to exit it while the engine is running.
I have never been a member of the CAA. Nor will I be.
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Plus includes MC towing right? I may get CAA next year, I had a close call where the belt on my car failed so I had to nurse the car home. ... good thing I was close to home when it happened.Absolutely a must if you have a motorcycle. Try getting your bike towed 200 k and see what it will cost you. You do need CAA plus for this service.
I start my truck with the button on the key fob. No need to run outside to start . Doors have to be locked for this to work . Truck runs for 15 mins with the doors locked . Then shuts off .
A friends daughter went on along road trip with 2 friends . Car broke down but they needed along tow . One girl used her CAA card for the first mileage , then the next girl used hers , then the next used hers and they were able to get back with the car . They got lucky that they were able to do that .
I have CAA plus and the RV package . Not going to leave the RV and only take the truck . That has never happened so far but CAA has saved my butt a few times . Not into changing a flat with my expensive suit on .
Had a problem a few years ago . My brother thought we had enough diesel to get to North Bay . Well he was wrong so we had to pull over at Lake Nosbonsing cut off at a gas station . Dam thing was closed . Didn't want to take a chance and run the truck dry even though we were very close to North Bay . Pain in the butt with a diesel engine to restart with tank being empty . Called CAA and they said that they don't deliver a can of diesel . Had to wait till the station opened up in the morning . When I finally got home I gave the area rep a piece of my mind . Plenty of cars and trucks run on diesel today . Learned our lesson that night . Always carry extra fuel when travelling North . You just never know who is opened or closed .
A friends daughter went on along road trip with 2 friends . Car broke down but they needed along tow . One girl used her CAA card for the first mileage , then the next girl used hers , then the next used hers and they were able to get back with the car . They got lucky that they were able to do that .
I have CAA plus and the RV package . Not going to leave the RV and only take the truck . That has never happened so far but CAA has saved my butt a few times . Not into changing a flat with my expensive suit on .
Had a problem a few years ago . My brother thought we had enough diesel to get to North Bay . Well he was wrong so we had to pull over at Lake Nosbonsing cut off at a gas station . Dam thing was closed . Didn't want to take a chance and run the truck dry even though we were very close to North Bay . Pain in the butt with a diesel engine to restart with tank being empty . Called CAA and they said that they don't deliver a can of diesel . Had to wait till the station opened up in the morning . When I finally got home I gave the area rep a piece of my mind . Plenty of cars and trucks run on diesel today . Learned our lesson that night . Always carry extra fuel when travelling North . You just never know who is opened or closed .
not if you require a flatbed.. that's premium.
Nt sure if that's correst. I've had to have my old POS AWD sport ute towed twice. Both times they sent a flat bed, N/C.
I will not use CAA because I feel they limit too much and take too long. However I am not stupid enough to not drive with roadside assistance.
I have mine thru my visa actually and it is the best I have seen. No limit on how many gas deliveries, car entries, battery charges. You don't have to upgrade to a premium. Wait times have been between 20-45mins.
I don't have to pay yearly because it is covered under my CC annual fee which is about the same as a CAA membership. Also with my bank account being what it is and the balance I carry, I don't even pay for the annual fee for the CC.
I hate this and it is often the reason I lock myself out of my vehicle.
Hey JL, remember the time I did that 20 mins into my drive to your place. My phone, my pets, all my equipment in the car, running and now locked. LOL Fun times!
I have mine thru my visa actually and it is the best I have seen. No limit on how many gas deliveries, car entries, battery charges. You don't have to upgrade to a premium. Wait times have been between 20-45mins.
I don't have to pay yearly because it is covered under my CC annual fee which is about the same as a CAA membership. Also with my bank account being what it is and the balance I carry, I don't even pay for the annual fee for the CC.
Fuck i hate that. Each manufacturer seems to have their own logic, and it's not well tested. Got locked out of mine once while it was parked and idling, i don't trust it - will open the window up just in case if I have to exit it while the engine is running.
I hate this and it is often the reason I lock myself out of my vehicle.
Hey JL, remember the time I did that 20 mins into my drive to your place. My phone, my pets, all my equipment in the car, running and now locked. LOL Fun times!
wouldn't drive a mile without my CAA!!
In the past twelve months I've run out of gas once (free $20 gas deliver)
left my keys in the car (free break in service)
killed my battery (free boost)
got hit by a transport truck (totaled my SUV and was towed 240km)
and helped a buddy who's trailer had broken down (flatbed tow 150km)
all that for $159 per year ... hell ya. What a deal.
I don't pay quite as much as you do, but would also agree that it's worth it!!!!!!!!
I even used it to tow my mom's car to the mechanic.
It's a cheap form of insurance.
Present wait time for help is over an hour.
I maintain my car. I have never had a storm/cold fail to start situation. I know how to drive; have never been stuck and unable to free myself without damaging my cars.
I've save thousands over the years.
Ever heard of Murphy's Law?
CAA has saved my ass a dozen times. It's like snow tires: you don't need them all the time but it's for that one time you do.
You got it Cadillac!
I did an outcall at the BW Roehampton and got a discount by mentioning CAA member (and I am one, ha ha).After my warranty was up, I got CAA and have had the occasion to use it practically every year. I love it.
Took my car on a flatbed without any additional fee ... I'm CAA Plus which I thought was the regular membership. Maybe a regular tow truck wasn't available but I was not charged to take it to the dealership.not if you require a flatbed.. that's premium.
