his wife just told me they had that for a couple of years, it's the first time they use it...probably forgot/didn't know what kind of coverage they had.

I had my car towed once in my lifetime and I didn't paid for it (covered by the car's warranty)...I don't really think having a CAA card would really be of any use for me. It's about keeping your car in good condition...not saying I will never need to call a tow, but what it will cost me is probably less than an annual CAA membership
- stinger67

The only time I ever had my car towed was once when I was at Walmart, and when I got back to my car it wouldn't start. I went into the auto bay inside Walmart to ask the guys if they could try to boost it, and they tried...unsuccessfully. They also said they didn't have the facilities to diagnose and repair it (they were like an oil and tire joint, and not much else), so I'd have to tow it somewhere. Closest place was Canadian Tire, directly across the street. I paid I think $90 to tow the car about 150 metres.

Most cars you lease/buy these days, come with roadside assistance.
- hscesq

Yep, and 99% of people forget they have it, and/or forget how to contact the provider to get help.

Yep, and 99% of people forget they have it, and/or forget how to contact the provider to get help.
- 3M

I usually call the phone number they provide.

The only time I ever had my car towed was once when I was at Walmart, and when I got back to my car it wouldn't start. I went into the auto bay inside Walmart to ask the guys if they could try to boost it, and they tried...unsuccessfully. They also said they didn't have the facilities to diagnose and repair it (they were like an oil and tire joint, and not much else), so I'd have to tow it somewhere. Closest place was Canadian Tire, directly across the street. I paid I think $90 to tow the car about 150 metres.
- 3M

well unless you were willing to push it across the intersection i would say $90 well spent

Yep, and 99% of people forget they have it, and/or forget how to contact the provider to get help.
- 3M

* pushes OnStar button*

A very little piece
- basementfloor

you don't get it, you are allowed one tow per year





for the price of one tow.


*feels at peace*

* pushes OnStar button*
- habs12

you drive a GM

* pushes OnStar button*
- habs12

Or this.

I usually call the phone number they provide.
- hscesq

@SportsnetSpec
Oilers have fired goaltending coach Frederic Chabot.


Yes, he's the main reason for sure.

you don't get it, you are allowed one tow per year





for the price of one tow.


*feels at piece*
- stinger67

Peas.

you don't get it, you are allowed one tow per year





for the price of one tow.


*feels at piece*
- stinger67

what if you forget your keys in the car? unlimited??

@SportsnetSpec
Oilers have fired goaltending coach Frederic Chabot.


Yes, he's the main reason for sure.
- Pecafan Fan

Well, they didn't had Perry Pearn

- BingoLady

what if you forget your keys in the car? unlimited??
- Symba007

Is that even possible in 2014?

you don't get it, you are allowed one tow per year





for the price of one tow.


*feels at piece*
- stinger67

Plus a couple flat tires or locked keys in car I think.

Peas.
- hscesq

what the (frank) was that?

what if you forget your keys in the car? unlimited??
- Symba007

*Taps OnStar button on phone*

*Taps OnStar button on phone*
- habs12

@SportsnetSpec
Oilers have fired goaltending coach Frederic Chabot.


Yes, he's the main reason for sure.
- Pecafan Fan

Not sure the thoughts on having a career backup as your starter coming into the season?

Media: "Goaltending settled."

Is that even possible in 2014?
- hscesq

not all cars have the button (or code for ford) on the handle to unlock if the key is close by

*Taps OnStar button on phone*
- habs12

do you call CAA with your onstar also?

Most cars you lease/buy these days, come with roadside assistance.
- hscesq

A few years back, around 9pm I needed a boost, so I called Ford roadside assistance.

You know what I got??

A (frank)ing cab with a set of jumper cables that looked home made, they didn't even reach the truck.

Then I called CAA and they sent a tow truck..

The only time I have benefited from CAA my car actually did break down in my driveway.
- BingoLady

I assume a majority of their calls are batteries, gas, locked keys etc.

A few years back, around 9pm I needed a boost, so I called Ford roadside assistance.

You know what I got??

A (frank)ing cab with a set of jumper cables that looked home made, they didn't even reach the truck.

Then I called CAA and they sent a tow truck..
- pete26

I keep booster cables in my truck. You live in the middle of butt (frank) nowhere....you may wanna think about being prepared.