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hangon

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#177805 14-Aug-2015 16:40
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I have been an AA member for 10+ years, I don't see I'm using its road side assist now I have mazda on call for my new car, which is valid for 5 years I think.

I'm also a southern cross member so free eye tests at OPSM (Specsaver did take photos for me but their glasses are bah)

AA fuel card is free anyway

I do get $50 off comprehensive car insurance with AA, but if I "switch to youi" or another insurer, that'd be the last straw. I had no claim bonus for life but it doesn't seem to make a difference on premium.

The 2 free "safety check" per year is more like sale pitches to me. Had several AA service centre quote ludicrous charges ($800+ for coil packs n plugs 2 hour labour...)

Anyone in the same boat having second thought whether AA member is still worth it?

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  #1367724 17-Aug-2015 08:42
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The main advantage I see is that the AA membership follows the member not the vehicle so you can use it regardless of what or whose car you are in.

Their European cover was brilliant; I had a vehicle blow a rad hose en route home from Le Mans one year and they arranged for the vehicle to be collected, a taxi to take me to the nearest town where there was a main dealer, hotel accommodation (paid by them direct) until the car could be repaired and incidental expenses for meals etc.

As an aside, the ferry I caught home after that (which I recall well because I had missed my booked one and had a slightly pleading discussion with the ferry operator not to charge me again!) is now the Kaitaki sailing the Cook Strait!





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