Question for AAA members...

[SP00LN]

This technically didnt have to be in VW, but I thought I'd ask you guys anyways...

For those who have AAA, do you know if the Premier members get the option of a flat bed?

I know when I lived in Canada, CAA had the option where you could request a flat bed, lets say because you're car was too low for a reg. tow truck.

I've emailed AAA with no response. Before I call tomorrow, thought i'd check here.


http://www.vwot.org/community/modules/Gallery/albums/album96/l_31eacc591dacaed23cb545e311f61948.jpg

[DarkstaR]

not sure on the AAA question but I'd like to ask this... did you get the car yet?! hahah

[ncttrnl]

All AAA can do so.

I've always requested a flatbed for my car.

[PassatBoy101]

I had the basic one and could request a flatbed, just may take a little longer to get to you, now I have premiera and unlimited Tows are nice with 2 or 3 100 mile tows. I always get a flatbed, one time they asked why and I said it was a VW, and they said Oh ok. Another time I said it was 4wd, well it was my Jeep but still. If they ask just tell them. Lowered will help too.

[CALL AAA]

Yeah, you always have the poption of a flatbed. But if all the ones close to your location are busy, you may have to wait for one. (like on a rainy day)

[SP00LN]

not sure on the AAA question but I'd like to ask this... did you get the car yet?! hahah


LOL....getting it this friday :tup2:


Thanks for the info guys, I'll be calling tomorrow for my membership :smokem:

[Neccros]

When I needed to be towed, I requested a flatbed and the tow guy told me all their flatbeds(6 of them) were all out picking up BMWs....

Hmmmmm dunno if that was true or he is just hatin' :) He did say they get alot of calls from BMW owners.

[RavinJetta]

I have requested and gotten a flat bed everytime I needed it

[TOYr32]

Just remember it's a request, so you could be waiting for a loooooong time.

[oc-audica]

Just make sure you notify during the phone call that you need one; they usually take a bit longer~ but you get one either way.

[jwill'sMK4]

Just make sure you notify during the phone call that you need one; they usually take a bit longer~ but you get one either way.


no shit i had to wait 3 hrs for a flat bed once cuz the closest two were busy one coming back from LA and stuck in traffic and the other going to drop off a car in perris

[JETTAone420]

flatbed FTW!!!
and make sure if your super duper low like i was (1.75" off the ground) you also request 2x4s!! for the 3 years ive had my car ive gotten a flatbed everytime except when i wrecked but it didnt matter then cuz i was hopin the car was gonna get totalled anyways

[idrivea2002golf]

You definitely have the option to request a flatbed. They may send a normal truck to assess the situation initially but they will send a flatbed for the tow.

I know the feeling though. I won't let my Avanti be towed half up in the air and dragging ass.

[PhätTony]

They pretty much just sent a flatbed when mine got taken away. I'm sure you can just request one. They shouldnt charge you any more than normal.......but then again they are towers.

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

I'm pretty sure AAA wouldn't have a problem with sending you a flatbed. I was in the Lancer Evolution forums for quite some time and those must be towed with flatbeds (AWD). Haven't heard any stories of their request being denied.

[GTi_01]

AAA wouldn't mind bringing a flatbed. infact tow companies always ask you what kind of truck needs to pick up the car. it saves them a headache and saves them time/money.

[Neccros]

The one time I needed a flatbed, I specified one on the phone but they ended up sending a regular tow truck... what WAS cool is the tow truck guy knew the shop I needed my car towed to and he stayed with my car and waited for a flatbed to become available so I didnt have to....

So I was free to head home and I didnt need to worry about anything...

[TOYr32]

^He probably went through all your stuff and sniffed your dirty gym shorts!!^ ;)