I feel very safe having that AAA plastic card in my wallet

Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 09:48:37 -0400
From: Kira Dirlik
Subject: Re: AAA

On Aug 3, 2011, at 9:10 AM, Chatham Chatlist wrote:

> “The differences are: In the event of an emergency, I contact the 
> vendor (tow truck, locksmith, etc) directly. They show up and do 
> what needs to be done and I pay the bill. I send the receipt to 
> State Farm and they send me a check for the full amount (no 
> deductible).”

There’s the rub.  If I’m out in the country at night coming home from  somewhere and break down, I would not have the fainted idea who was  open at that hour and what their phone number was.  And even moreso if  I were traveling in unfamiliar territory out of state. 

I feel very  safe having that plastic card in my wallet with a phone number on it,  and my cell phone handy, so I can make ONE call, knowing the closest  open AAA affiliated garage will be contacted and will respond.  My  cost is under $100  ($89?) for both me and my son and the peace of  mind is well worth it.
Kira