Experiences and comparisons on roadside service plans
The header says it. FMCA, AAA, GS, Coachnet... others? Comments? If there's a forum for this I missed it --pls redirect! Thanks! Rich
Forum Discussion
AAA - they will tow you anywhere you want to go. You will pay beyond a certain amount. That amount is based on the miles and the type of tow truck required.
Coachnet/Good Sam - they will tow you to the closest contracted repair shop once they get an acceptance from the shop.
So, they operate in different ways. AAA is great if you're in an area you are familiar with and/or on holidays and weekends. This is because they only need to find a tow truck - not a repair shop. Finding a repair shop is up to you.
Coachnet/Good Sam is better if you are in an unfamiliar area as they will locate a repair shop for you.
However, on a holiday or weekend, you may have a long wait while the operator tries to make contact with a repair shop as they will not send out a tow until they have gotten a repair shop confirmed.
For the cost, I find that having both the AAA and one of the others is well worth it as you will be able to get help from one or the other.
Coachnet/Good Sam - they will tow you to the closest contracted repair shop once they get an acceptance from the shop.
So, they operate in different ways. AAA is great if you're in an area you are familiar with and/or on holidays and weekends. This is because they only need to find a tow truck - not a repair shop. Finding a repair shop is up to you.
Coachnet/Good Sam is better if you are in an unfamiliar area as they will locate a repair shop for you.
However, on a holiday or weekend, you may have a long wait while the operator tries to make contact with a repair shop as they will not send out a tow until they have gotten a repair shop confirmed.
For the cost, I find that having both the AAA and one of the others is well worth it as you will be able to get help from one or the other.
