The Difference Between Good Sam & AAA
Well, it finally happened. We needed assistance. Here's the short version ... Our Expedition experienced an exhaust-type "issue" (torque controller or possible check ball problem), rendering it u...
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I have both. I believe they have different pros and cons that make it worthwhile having both:
AAA - will tow you to your preferred location; GSRA - will tow you to the nearest repair shop willing to take your "case". AAA is better if you're local to your home because you can tow to your regular shop; GSRA is better if you're far out because they will find you a repair shop that can and will work on your vehicle.
AAA - will tow you no matter what because they are not dependent upon a willing repair shop; GSRA - won't tow you anywhere UNTIL they have found a repair shop willing to take your vehicle. AAA is better at night or on a weekend because they will tow you somewhere; GSRA will wait until they can get a hold of a repair shop - which could be several days later.
AAA - doesn't provide concierge service to find a hotel, get your pets/family to a safe place, etc.; GSRA provides concierge service. GSRA is better if you are too far away to arrange for a ride home, etc.
Of course, all of this is dependent upon both companies doing as they promote they will do. By having both, if one fails me, I at least have a chance with the other.
George - I used my California AAA in Canada and had no problem at all, so that might have been a bad operator (lord knows there seem to be a lot of bad operators out there).
AAA - will tow you to your preferred location; GSRA - will tow you to the nearest repair shop willing to take your "case". AAA is better if you're local to your home because you can tow to your regular shop; GSRA is better if you're far out because they will find you a repair shop that can and will work on your vehicle.
AAA - will tow you no matter what because they are not dependent upon a willing repair shop; GSRA - won't tow you anywhere UNTIL they have found a repair shop willing to take your vehicle. AAA is better at night or on a weekend because they will tow you somewhere; GSRA will wait until they can get a hold of a repair shop - which could be several days later.
AAA - doesn't provide concierge service to find a hotel, get your pets/family to a safe place, etc.; GSRA provides concierge service. GSRA is better if you are too far away to arrange for a ride home, etc.
Of course, all of this is dependent upon both companies doing as they promote they will do. By having both, if one fails me, I at least have a chance with the other.
George - I used my California AAA in Canada and had no problem at all, so that might have been a bad operator (lord knows there seem to be a lot of bad operators out there).
