My first car accident

[DGuller]

My dealership didn't have the tire in stock, but offered to order it.  I told them to not bother.  If I can't just go there and get it done with, then there is no point in getting bent over.

I went to tire-easy.com, and ordered the tire for $115.  Sears will mount and balance it for $25, and they're right next door, so I don't have to drive far.  The total damage is going to be about $140.

[garbon]

Thrilling.

[DGuller]

You guys are all dodging DG's main point of why he didn't change his tire. It's on a shoulder-less highway.

That's fine as I wouldn't change a tire even on a nice road. Not having AAA which will tow it for free on short distances = stupid.

I took a look at AAA, and membership starts at $60 per year.  Do you need AAA that often that it pays for itself?  My guess as an insurance person is that you don't, unless it's set up as a charity.

Does AAA give more benefits other than sell you free stuff that you would normally pay for?

[garbon]

I took a look at AAA, and membership starts at $60 per year.  Do you need AAA that often that it pays for itself?  My guess as an insurance person is that you don't, unless it's set up as a charity.

Does AAA give more benefits other than sell you free stuff that you would normally pay for?

I don't think I've ever paid AAA anything beyond the yearly membership fee.

$60 for free towing even if one uses it once a year is worth it. Free maps of cities and roadways. Discounts at most major hotels, museums, etc.

[Ed Anger]

Allstate has a service, but I think it is per tow instead of a membership.

Hell, I'd pay for the mayhem guy to show up. Dean Winters.

[garbon]

Hell, I'd pay for the mayhem guy to show up. Dean Winters.

Me too.

[DGuller]

I took a look at AAA, and membership starts at $60 per year.  Do you need AAA that often that it pays for itself?  My guess as an insurance person is that you don't, unless it's set up as a charity.

Does AAA give more benefits other than sell you free stuff that you would normally pay for?

I don't think I've ever paid AAA anything beyond the yearly membership fee.

$60 for free towing even if one uses it once a year is worth it. Free maps of cities and roadways. Discounts at most major hotels, museums, etc.

Well, the membership fee pays for those tows, and the administrative expenses on top of that.  That's what I meant by "sell you free stuff".

Do people actually get towed once a year?  Also, it seems like if you want to get towed a good distance away, you need more than a Basic membership.  That's at least $75 renewal.

Anyway, $75 or $100 a year is not that big amount to sweat over, maybe the guarantee of emergency service without getting ripped off is worth it, even if you're not expected to profit from it.

[garbon]

Do people actually get towed once a year?  Also, it seems like if you want to get towed a good distance away, you need more than a Basic membership.  That's at least $75 renewal.

Anyway, $75 or $100 a year is not that big amount to sweat over, maybe the guarantee of emergency service without getting ripped off is worth it, even if you're not expected to profit from it.

I've never been towed that far so wasn't an issue.  Between peace of mind and the discounts/maps, I more than break even on the $48/yr renewal.

[DGuller]

Allstate has a service, but I think it is per tow instead of a membership.

Hell, I'd pay for the mayhem guy to show up. Dean Winters.

Interestingly enough, earlier that day, when I was picking up my car, I thought that I really need to add rental car coverage and emergency road service coverage to my GEICO policy.  They don't cost a lot, but they're nice to have.  As luck would have it, I of course neglected to actually change my policy that day, and popped the tire that night. 

Then again, it probably wouldn't matter.  I think any changes to the policy take effect the next day.

[Admiral Yi]

If you don't know how to change a flat you're a woman.

[Razgovory]

If you don't know how to change a flat you're a woman.

Sorry DG, but evidence is strongly pointing to you being a pussy.

[DGuller]

If you don't know how to change a flat you're a woman.

I'm sure I'll figure it out if I have to, I know all the steps.  It's just that I never had a reason to actually practice.

[Razgovory]

If you don't know how to change a flat you're a woman.

I'm sure I'll figure it out if I have to, I know all the steps.  It's just that I never had a reason to actually practice.

You're like my age aren't you?  Around 30?

[DGuller]

You're like my age aren't you?  Around 30?

I only started driving 3.5 years ago.  I've had a license since I was 19, but never had a car until I was 26.  My family never had a car either.

[Razgovory]

You're like my age aren't you?  Around 30?

I only started driving 3.5 years ago.  I've had a license since I was 19, but never had a car until I was 26.  My family never had a car either.

You're like my sister then.  Except she never learned to drive.  Or my Grandma who never learned to drive but had a license (back from when you just mailed away for it or something).