T_Rex1357 OP t1_ismf488 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:48 AM

If anyone else stumbles on this it's important to call in because they forgot about me and I could have been waiting all night.

NativeMasshole t1_ism2ht0 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:12 AM

Never had that happen to me. Usually about an hour wait has always been typical in my experience. I think it depends more on the towing service than AAA themselves though.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ism2rui wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Could be because I needed a flatbed

Climboy55 t1_isma34a wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:09 AM

That’s likely it OP, I’ve called AAA for locking my keys in my car a few times and they were always there within an hour.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ismasuq wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:14 AM

Been about 5 hours now, must be a busy night

Climboy55 t1_ismb4wg wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:17 AM

Have you called back? You’ve waited long enough to raise hell (in a respectful way)

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ismbqsd wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:22 AM

Not yet, you're right though I'll give it a shot

yennijb t1_ismj744 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 2:19 AM

Yea you have to get on them, every half hour or so check in and remind them you're still waiting.

NativeMasshole t1_ismhpv2 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 2:08 AM

Nah. Only time I've had to wait for more than an hour for a wrecker was in a blizzard. I guess maybe I just get lucky? Or maybe we just have better tow companies outside of the city.

Ahkhira t1_ism12xl wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Yes, it's normal. Unless you're stuck blocking a major road or on the highway, it's not considered a high priority.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ism17eg wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:02 AM

Ah OK, thank you

Ahkhira t1_ism1bon wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:03 AM

Good luck! AAA is worth it despite this kind of stuff happening.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ism1lef wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:05 AM

Thanks! Appreciate it

888Rich t1_ism6s42 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:44 AM

My experience is mixed. I've had to wait hours and hours for them sometimes, and other times they show up in under 15 minutes. I think they only allow 4 tows a year, which is usually fine, but it was a problem this year.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ism75wm wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:47 AM

This is the first time I have ever needed a tow. AAA sent a text saying they would lmk when a tech was coming over. Do they actually do that? I waited 2 hours in my car before I said screw it I'll wait for the text inside

888Rich t1_ism7cvx wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:49 AM

Yeah, they do text first. The driver will often call when they're near, too.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ism7gpy wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:50 AM

Cool thank you! Very helpful I appreciate it

jp_jellyroll t1_ismep40 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:44 AM

All depends on the type of tow, the time of day, where you are, etc.

Two weeks ago, my battery died while I was in a parking garage in downtown Boston. It only took ~30 min because they were able to send a regular service truck with a portable jumper pack instead of an actual tow truck. Had I needed a tow, they said it would've taken a lot longer.

T_Rex1357 OP t1_ismeyjg wrote on October 17, 2022 at 1:46 AM

I'll pin this after but it's definitly important to call because they driver forgot about me so I wasn't even on the list could have been waiting all night.

MrsNightskyre t1_isp6q9i wrote on October 17, 2022 at 5:48 PM

When I've needed to call AAA in the past two years, it always takes FOREVER for someone to be routed to me (even if the call itself is simple).

It's worth it to call back if you've been waiting a long time and get a new ETA.

what is your experience with AAA

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