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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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Agreed, got it for my new driver son, it's worth every penny not to have to hook up the trailer and go fetch him at 11:00 at night when his aging Honda mysteriously quits on the way home from work.
And as Ray says the car club calls usually get a better response from the tow companies than a cols call from the road since they like the juicy contracts. Only used the tow once so far, but they were there in 15 minutes and the driver was very professional and nice. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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richardc Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2010 Posts: 269 Location: New Jersey & North Carolina
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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FYI: you can still call AAA even if you are not a member, they will dispatch same contractors, normally at discounted rate. I was a contractor for 20 yrs with them in NJ.
Rich. (I have the Premier ,can't beat it for the $$$) _________________ 1970 Ghia vert
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Jon Schmid Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2012 Posts: 2033 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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I've been an AAA member for 34 years. Between the towing services (important when you have 2 cars a combined 108 years old), discounts, and handling all non driver license related vehicle transactions like registrations, title transfers, etc. I would never think of not having the service and related peace of mind. Worth every dime as far as I'm concerned. |
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79SuperVert Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2002 Posts: 9758 Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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AAA handles car registrations? _________________ Central Jersey VW Society
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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79SuperVert wrote: |
AAA handles car registrations? |
They help with all sorts of DMV stuff. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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pyrOman Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003 Posts: 12400 Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:54 am Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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EverettB wrote: |
EZ Gruv wrote: |
79SuperVert wrote: |
AAA handles car registrations? |
They help with all sorts of DMV stuff. |
When I lived in CA you could go there to do a lot of the simple DMV stuff. |
A lot of the AAA offices are exactly what used to be dmv offices! Literally the same exact building! Much more friendly staff though, and yes, they do almost all of what you'd need from the dmv. Matter'O'factly, recently I went in to replace the sun baked and faded license plate of the Plump Truck. Was in and out of there within 10 minutes!
They also have free notary public services. _________________ Some people are so busy being clever they don't have time enough to be wise. |
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79SuperVert Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2002 Posts: 9758 Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 5:20 am Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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I don't think NJ allows AAA to process driver's licenses or vehicle registrations. The NJ AAA website makes no mention of that. _________________ Central Jersey VW Society
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31268 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:31 am Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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EverettB wrote: |
EZ Gruv wrote: |
79SuperVert wrote: |
AAA handles car registrations? |
They help with all sorts of DMV stuff. |
When I lived in CA you could go there to do a lot of the simple DMV stuff. |
Not all locations, and there is a small service fee. We've used AAA at Greenway and 51 for these at least twice. Not only closer than MVD, once at MVD I had to wait a full hour for a new photo to be added to my driver license...like they have their lunch break at times when their potential users also had their lunch breaks....and being state employees they have no real incentive to be efficient. _________________ 1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297 |
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Jon Schmid Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2012 Posts: 2033 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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EverettB wrote: |
EZ Gruv wrote: |
79SuperVert wrote: |
AAA handles car registrations? |
They help with all sorts of DMV stuff. |
When I lived in CA you could go there to do a lot of the simple DMV stuff. |
In CA they will handle everything except issuing or renewing driver licenses. Their computers are synched with the DMV system (and are probably a lot better). If I have to do anything automotive documentation wise in person other than license renewal I go to AAA. |
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3635 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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79SuperVert wrote: |
AAA handles car registrations? |
As well as passports and all sorts of stuff. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2011 Posts: 1593 Location: Louisville, ky
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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richardc wrote: |
FYI: you can still call AAA even if you are not a member, they will dispatch same contractors, normally at discounted rate. I was a contractor for 20 yrs with them in NJ.
Rich. (I have the Premier ,can't beat it for the $$$) |
I must research this. This would solve all my problems, and save me many dollars. |
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Cali_Army_Guy Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2015 Posts: 2094 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: AAA vs Yelp |
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Jon Schmid wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
EZ Gruv wrote: |
79SuperVert wrote: |
AAA handles car registrations? |
They help with all sorts of DMV stuff. |
When I lived in CA you could go there to do a lot of the simple DMV stuff. |
In CA they will handle everything except issuing or renewing driver licenses. Their computers are synched with the DMV system (and are probably a lot better). If I have to do anything automotive documentation wise in person other than license renewal I go to AAA. |
This is one of the best things about AAA. The last 3 cars I've bought I've done without stepping foot in a DMV. I love AAA and can't imagine why anyone wouldn't use them. It pays for itself the first time you use it. Not including the discounts you can get from tons of places. _________________ 2015 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition
1966 VW Beetle - Sold |
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