Towing a 300SD question... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

vwkess · #1 03-09-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fruitcakesa

You said it was 65 miles away... for 75 bucks you can join AAA and get a 100 mile tow. Plus a bunch of other perks.
I have been using them regularly of late!

I've never had luck with that... they just tow to the nearest pro repair shop which can be up to 100 miles away before they charge. They have never let me get it towed back to my house without charging the distance past the nearest shop. Good Sam was the same way, but they don't have a limit on towing distance (used to use them when I had an RV). You also have to worry about having current registration and inspection... AAA would not tow without that.

Have you/anyone been able to get a "free" tow to your house using AAA? Lucky dogs if you have!

daw_two · #2 03-12-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by vwkess

I've never had luck with that... they just tow to the nearest pro repair shop which can be up to 100 miles away before they charge. They have never let me get it towed back to my house without charging the distance past the nearest shop. Good Sam was the same way, but they don't have a limit on towing distance (used to use them when I had an RV). You also have to worry about having current registration and inspection... AAA would not tow without that.

Have you/anyone been able to get a "free" tow to your house using AAA? Lucky dogs if you have!

Depends on the LEVEL of membership .... IF my memory is correct. Must have the "premium" membership to qualify for the LONGER free tow distance.

I recently acquired AARP Roadside Assistance --- haven't used it yet, but shouild be interesting to see when I request a non running vehicle be towed.

Oh, wait, am I buying yet another non running car? I hope not --- I want to DRIVE one, soon.