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So... when'd we lose our lifetime free roadside?
Blew out a tire today, had my spare on 10 minutes later. It's flat. Called the 1800-for-merc number and tried to get someone to come out with air, but apparently coverage has been cut back to only the original owner or if you've had it serviced at a dealership recently. So when'd that change? I think I last used it a little over a year ago when I locked my keys in the car, and it was still free.
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Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
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It seems to me it's been a couple years ago that I received notice of this change. As it stands now, I wouldn't be eligible since I've not had any service done by dealership, but I've sure spent a few dollars at the parts counter
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I have AAA extended service. Can get towed a couple hundred miles.
Don't leave home without it! Anziani |
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Take your car in for a detail service once a year, and a tire rotation.
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AAA has too many limitations to make it worthwhile.
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I ended up having American Express roadside get someone to come out and pump up the tire, just thought that Mercedes would do it. Amex has 4 services a year if you have platinum, and I had used one just a few weeks ago to have the car towed back from the shop after the 722.6 swap (only had them do the bolt-up).
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Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
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Skid row,
I've had AAA for over 20 years. Admittedly all I have ever used them for are tows, maps and start ups with dead batteries. Not sure what else you are referring to. Anziani |
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That change was made at least 5-6 years ago....and for good reason, with tons of older MB's lingering around in terrible condition/unmaintained by their owners, the system was likely being abused by these individuals as they encountered problems. They will still help you if you have spent $100 or more at the parts counter of a dealer, or had service there in the last year. Very reasonable. Even a basic maintenance visit will earn you another year of the service.
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Policy limits and limitations. Know them, and you're good to go.
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Probably not actually in the terms. I called my concierge and said I needed a tow truck to come to x address and take my car home, and she said they'd cover it under roadside. I do have a pretty good relationship with how often I call in and book things through them.
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Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
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Thanks for the tip here! |
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Check your auto insurance policy, many have towing coverage already built in.
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MTI,
Good point!! I never think of the policy until I have to pay it. Anziani |
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