> >With the gold card, called "preferred" service or something > like that, > > AAA+, at least in Missouri.
I have the AAA + membership and they will tow up to 100 miles for free, and I have 5 "incidents" that could include towing, locksmith, out of gas, etc. Last year, I broke a key off in the lock of my car door, and when I called them, I just happened to be beside a Longhorn Steakhouse, Bar & Grill. The woman kept telling me that they don't have to give me service if I have been drinking. I tried over and over to explain to her that I had NOT been in there, that I was just beside the restaurant (a family restaurant at that!), and she finally sent a tow truck driver with a slimjim (lock opening device) to open my car. He was given explicit instructions that if I told him I was in the Longhorn, that he was supposed to leave me there. Ironically, the tow truck driver showed up with an open beer in his hand. We have a friend that works at the AAA call center here in Columbus, and she said it is their written policy to minimize service in any way possible. I really hate dealing with them. Gary _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
