Does AAA have their own tow trucks?
AAA is a group of more than 50 independently operated motor clubs with a total membership of 52 million. Some AAA clubs cover metro areas with their own tow trucks and use private towing companies to cover the rest of the area they handle. There is another way to get help: Call the police.
Do I have to be with my car for AAA to tow it?
“You usually need to be with the vehicle for AAA to provide service except in extenuating circumstances, as the membership covers the member, not a specific vehicle. If it is not possible for you to be with the vehicle when the tow truck arrives, you should contact AAA to explain the circumstances.
Can AAA tow a commercial vehicle?
A commercial vehicle has nothing to do with your registration or plates. Although AAA will not tow vehicle with moving permits, in other words must have active tags and registration.
Will Triple A drive me home?
Free confidential ride available to AAA members and non-members. The AAA tow truck transports the vehicle and driver home or somewhere safe within 10 miles.
Can AAA tow any car?
Yes, as a AAA Member, you can request roadside service for any car that you’re with. Whether that’s a car you own, lease, or a rental, and whether you’re the driver or the passenger. Your membership card and photo ID are required for service.
How far will AAA tow my car free?
Here’s what AAA says: When your vehicle cannot be started or safely driven, it will be towed without charge to a destination of your choice up to five miles from the point of breakdown for Classic members and up to 100 miles for Plus members.
How does AAA towing work?
When your vehicle cannot be started or safely driven, it will be towed without charge to a destination of your choice up to five miles from the point of breakdown for Classic members and up to 100 miles for Plus members. Only one tow per mechanical breakdown can be made at AAA’s expense. …
Will AAA tow a big truck?
“No, a box truck isn’t often covered by AAA or similar roadside assistance programs. In all likelihood, even towing and labor coverage won’t cover this through your insurance company. Instead, you’ll have to get commercial roadside assistance.
Can I buy AAA and use it right away?
AAA Basic Membership benefits are available immediately to members upon joining. Plus, Premier and RV/Motorcycle service is effective 7 days after enrollment or upgrade payment is received. NOTE: Preexisting breakdowns are restricted to AAA Basic emergency roadside benefits, regardless of join or upgrade dates.
Can you use AAA as a passenger?
So, will AAA help you in your friend’s car? Yes! Because your AAA membership follows you, you’re covered for service in any vehicle you’re driving or riding in. There’s no need to keep your vehicle info on file or worry about coverage when you’re traveling with others.
How do I use AAA towing?
Once you’ve become a AAA Member, simply download the free AAA Mobile App. That way, when you need a tow, battery jump, tire change, or any other covered service, simply tap your app. You can watch the service vehicle as it’s driving to you, and get information on the driver, too.
Can you get a tow truck from AAA?
AAA has a great automated dispatch system that members/callers can use to get help with some services, but towing is not one of them. You need to wait to speak with a live agent. Our tow truck was dispatched from a few towns away, which we found unusual since we were in the heart of the metropolis, just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
Can you do double towing in a RV?
Some states allow “double towing,” “triple towing,” or however you wish to label a situation where you have 2 trailers hooked behind one tow vehicle in the commercial truck classifications. But, these rules may not cross over to the RV world!
What’s the maximum length of a triple towing trailer?
Some states limit the total length of all 3 units to 65 feet — in other states, the limit is 70 feet or 75 feet total length. In some states, triple towing is restricted to adding the second trailer only behind a 5th wheel trailer. Many states limit the second trailer to recreational equipment — such as a boat, snowmobile, or ATV 4-wheeler.
Are there any States where Triple towing is allowed?
Triple towing is allowed in the following states: 1 Alaska 2 Arizona 3 Arkansas 4 California 5 Colorado 6 Idaho 7 Illinois 8 Indiana 9 Iowa 10 Kansas