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gtstwincam · 10-20-2009, 12:31 PM

For those of you with

AAA roadside and towing coverage

AAA WILL NOT cover services for "MODIFIED" vehicles.

Lowered vehicles, body kits, etc etc etc will affect your coverage

My S14 was stranded on the road and I needed a tow to the nearby Nissan dealership.

I requested a flat bed because my car was lowered and I didnt want any damage to my vehicle.

The straight out told me that there will be no coverage for modified vehicles.

I argued and spoke with a supervisor.. Got nowhere.

"modified is modified" and there is no coverage

Luckily, i used my GEICO roadside assistance.

Bottom line is:

DO NOT TELL AAA that your car is lowered, has rims, bodykits, etc.

I spoke with the tow truck driver who provided towing for GEICO and he also tows for AAA. He advised me to leave the modification issue to the tow truck driver.

The reason is: If the driver feels he cannot tow it, he will notify AAA. But the driver will make every attempt to tow it because they do not want to lose the business. They carry 2x4's, blocks, etc to accomodate lowered vehicles.

let5l1de · 10-20-2009, 12:42 PM

And watch out for greasy gloves touching your interior such as steering wheel, seat, door/post or headliner trim area... My AAA tow truck guy had a greasy black glove and left his grease on the med gray front pillar trim of our Super Clean 03 GTI. With a simple call on the spot, AAA picked up the bill.

Also, they may use 2x4's, 4x4's, blocks, etc but be sure the front bumper or exhaust tips do not scrape (if your ride is super clean) while the car is pulled up the bed of the truck. Be sure the tie down locations such as control arms, sub frames and wheels are not damaged in any way.

~m

jivetoast · 10-20-2009, 12:44 PM

thats so wrong, how can a company do that? if that ever happened to me i would demand the money i paid for the plan back, theres no use having a service you cant use..

Ben G · 10-20-2009, 12:51 PM

defiantly watch the exhaust mine got scraped up when i moved my 240 from one house to another the guys eyes got all huge haha

Sleepy240 · 10-20-2009, 01:02 PM

I think its funny that you guys want a company to caiter to you modifying your vehicle. What they should do is have a policy for modified vehicles that costs more and then you can cry about that. The reason they are against modified vehicles is because they would be considered liable for any and all damages to your car. Its pretty simple reasoning if you ask me and totally reasonable on their part. In the end all it comes down to is that you want your vehicle towed and be pristine afterwards when even a flatbed is made for vehicles with at a stock height.

HyperTek · 10-20-2009, 01:16 PM

just ask for a flat bed

drift freaq · 10-20-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

just ask for a flat bed

ding ding ding exactly. In fact you can ask for a flatbed and just say its a Sports car, because A: it is and B: they already know Sports cars sit lower than regular cars. You think Porsche or Ferrari owners let there cars be put on Eagle Claws? LOL

I have a AAA Premier membership and have never had any problems having a lowered car towed.

The only time I have ever seen a problem, was when a car I bought a ex track rental car.
It was just slammed with like only a inch or two of ground clearance. The driver of the flatbed showed up because the guy who was selling it was putting the tow on his AAA and the driver refused to try to put in the flatbed out of fear of ripping up the underside.

Like others have said you do not state you have a modified car. You just say you have a sports car. The dispatcher will sit there and go oh so you need a flatbed? You say yes and they make you wait an extra 15-30 minutes for a flatbed to arrive.

DUFFM4N · 10-20-2009, 01:38 PM

this AAA information is old news...for me at least, and not even really a big deal, you know the risks and problems you face when owning a modified car...so quit fuckin crying about it

oh, and this....

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

I have a AAA Premier membership and have never had any problems having a lowered car towed.

gtstwincam · 10-20-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUFFM4N

this AAA information is old news...for me at least, and not even really a big deal, you know the risks and problems you face when owning a modified car...so quit fuckin crying about it

oh, and this....

old news for band wagon newbies

jdm538 · 10-20-2009, 01:53 PM

they dont ask. you dont tell.

marcencar · 10-20-2009, 02:25 PM

weird, i get my car towed everywhere when i need it. I got the highest membership one so i can get towed to shops and buddies houses without any problems for up to 200 miles.

Ive have used the towing benefit for years without out any problems. hell i used it about a week ago, and i even told the dispatch a flat bed is needed because the car is lowered.

At one point i had 3 tow truck drivers helping me get my car on a flat bed, they needed all of their wooden 2x4 and what-not.

so i dont know, i love AAA because of their towing service

HyperTek · 10-20-2009, 03:09 PM

Dont be one of those idiots who molds in their bodykits lol =)

*Drift N Dragg* · 10-20-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdm538

they dont ask. you dont tell.

EXCATLY! .. My friend called AAA and told them he needed a Tow from a Tow yard .. that the car was already broken down and he just purchased it.. He was pissed when they told him "This is not for Courtesy Towing, Only if you are broken Down" ..

I said, did they ask you that? He said "No".. and I said.. Soooo Why the [email protected]#! did you even tell them... Just say you need a tow...

It's a Need to know Basis and THEY don't need to know.. LMAO

But I have never had a Problem either with them towing any of my cars slammed or not... and they always brought a flatbed..

I also asked the Driver to be careful and they are.. Because they dont want to mess up your ride either.. They have always been nice when I said "Can you put that there please, instead of there"..

*!Zar!* · 10-20-2009, 03:41 PM

quoted from other thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Even if they don't know it's modified and they still come out with a flatbed, they will just turn around and refuse to pick you up.

94cc0rd · 10-20-2009, 04:05 PM

i've never had a problem with AAA towing my car.

I just call and ask for a flatbed.

tow truck shows up and says, dammit... and carefully puts it on the flatbed

DUFFM4N · 10-20-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtstwincam

old news for band wagon newbies

wait what?

lol im bandwagon? and a newbie?

coww-cho!!!!! · 10-20-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtstwincam

He advised me to leave the modification issue to the tow truck driver.

The reason is: If the driver feels he cannot tow it, he will notify AAA. But the driver will make every attempt to tow it because they do not want to lose the business. They carry 2x4's, blocks, etc to accomodate lowered vehicles.

yup my car was lower than it was right now.it broke down at an autozone ironically haha it was the starter but i called AAA and i just told them bring a flatbed. the tow guy came and the guy was a lil stumped for awhile but also said that he'll take every bit of caution and he took 15 mins to get the car up and just a lil less to get it down. he use the 2x4 but i also carry them in my car anyways if i do any work on my car somewhere else

tow truck guys are funny as hell and always have stories to tell

cisco240 · 10-20-2009, 04:28 PM

I had a AAA tow driver tell me once that he woudn't tow my S14 cause it was to low and afraid to damage the bodywork. I called AAA and they had a second driver come out. They said it would be up to the driver to make the final call for towing. The 2nd driver was cool, and told me I needed to take off my front bumper (so it wouldn't snag/get ripped) and he towed it.

WISH ONE · 10-20-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUFFM4N

this AAA information is old news...for me at least, and not even really a big deal, you know the risks and problems you face when owning a modified car...so quit fuckin crying about it

oh, and this....

Damn straight up asshole spec lol ^^ but he is right, this is old news. I have never had any issues towing my s13 or my truck with AAA they always have 2x4s and shit to throw under my car, and if not I have my own. The guy probably didnt like your attitude or just straigh up didnt like you lol. Were you cool with him??? The only time I had trouble was with my VW corrado and that was because the guy didnt bring a flatbed, but all he did was leave and call another driver that had one.

kevmeistah21 · 10-20-2009, 04:36 PM

just used this like a month of ago for my friends car, his frame rails sits like 2-3 inches off the floor. First one of the eagle claw guys came and was like "fuck" and he dispatched for a flatbed and waited with us til the flatbed came. The flatbed guy was nice and easily took care of the car!

ronmcdon · 10-20-2009, 05:10 PM

Hmm, I've never had the same problem with AAA.
Also never saw the reason to tell them my car's modded.
My 240 and other cars also aren't slammed so low they need a flatbed (personal preference).

Makes sense they would reject you though.
Nobody wants to be held accountable for complications b/c of your mods or whatever.
If your car falls apart while being towed, hits someone, & that someone sues,
it's not in AAA's & your best interests.

Flipzide · 10-20-2009, 05:15 PM

In the last 4 years that I've used AAA, i've never had that problem.

i just called the number, said i needed a flatbed, and the tow truck guy showed up. as soon as he noticed my car was lowered he grabbed some 2x4s and loaded up my lowered car no problem. all the guys that towed me seemed really friendly.

edit: that reminds me. they made me sign something that said that they wont be held for any damage for my modified car, but i've never had any damage. i just took off the bumpers and told them i dgaf about the exhaust.

ZenkiKid · 10-20-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

just ask for a flat bed

Yup thats all you gotta do. My clutch went out and called AAA, asked for a flatbed and no questions asked

***S14DB*** · 10-20-2009, 05:41 PM

To always get a flatbed tell them it's a RWD vehicle with a limited slip differential. The User Manual in the glove box says flatbed only or it will blow out the differential.

The last couple tows I have done for me and my friends on my card the guy has let me drive the vehicle up the flat bed when he was scared to pull it.

Get the plus/premium with 200~unlimited miles. The driver won't care about mileage and will tow anywhere(to your house, house to house). I had the basic for a year and then the guy gave me shit for not towing to a shop and how close the mileage was. Billed the shop for the overage. Plus/Premium would have paid for itself in that one tow.

Souljahzs13 · 10-20-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

just ask for a flat bed

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdm538

they dont ask. you dont tell.

^^^EXACTLY! Well I was lucky enough to have bumper clips that allowed me to detach my zenki bumper w/lip in 30 sec. for the flat bed. Because with my damage my bumper sat flat on the ground, and was even too low for the 2x4. Just in case, I raised the front a little to prevent any other damages from loading it up onto the flatbed. This inncident was like two months ago

10-20-2009, 12:31 PM	#1
gtstwincam Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IMPORTANT for AAA roadside members For those of you with AAA roadside and towing coverage AAA WILL NOT cover services for "MODIFIED" vehicles. Lowered vehicles, body kits, etc etc etc will affect your coverage My S14 was stranded on the road and I needed a tow to the nearby Nissan dealership. I requested a flat bed because my car was lowered and I didnt want any damage to my vehicle. The straight out told me that there will be no coverage for modified vehicles. I argued and spoke with a supervisor.. Got nowhere. "modified is modified" and there is no coverage Luckily, i used my GEICO roadside assistance. Bottom line is: DO NOT TELL AAA that your car is lowered, has rims, bodykits, etc. I spoke with the tow truck driver who provided towing for GEICO and he also tows for AAA. He advised me to leave the modification issue to the tow truck driver. The reason is: If the driver feels he cannot tow it, he will notify AAA. But the driver will make every attempt to tow it because they do not want to lose the business. They carry 2x4's, blocks, etc to accomodate lowered vehicles.

10-20-2009, 12:42 PM	#2
let5l1de Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 626DRIFT, ca Posts: 1,420 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: let5l1de Feedback Score: 30 reviews	And watch out for greasy gloves touching your interior such as steering wheel, seat, door/post or headliner trim area... My AAA tow truck guy had a greasy black glove and left his grease on the med gray front pillar trim of our Super Clean 03 GTI. With a simple call on the spot, AAA picked up the bill. Also, they may use 2x4's, 4x4's, blocks, etc but be sure the front bumper or exhaust tips do not scrape (if your ride is super clean) while the car is pulled up the bed of the truck. Be sure the tie down locations such as control arms, sub frames and wheels are not damaged in any way. ~m __________________ GR Performance facebook Pics & More! Comments! http://www.facebook.com/pages/GR-Performance/120477531339202 Read My Sales Review 626 Friday Nights San Gabriel

10-20-2009, 01:02 PM	#5
Sleepy240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading, PA Age: 35 Posts: 780 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think its funny that you guys want a company to caiter to you modifying your vehicle. What they should do is have a policy for modified vehicles that costs more and then you can cry about that. The reason they are against modified vehicles is because they would be considered liable for any and all damages to your car. Its pretty simple reasoning if you ask me and totally reasonable on their part. In the end all it comes down to is that you want your vehicle towed and be pristine afterwards when even a flatbed is made for vehicles with at a stock height. __________________ Been awhile...

10-20-2009, 01:16 PM	#6
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	just ask for a flat bed __________________ Keep it Classy

10-20-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
marcencar Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena Age: 42 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	weird, i get my car towed everywhere when i need it. I got the highest membership one so i can get towed to shops and buddies houses without any problems for up to 200 miles. Ive have used the towing benefit for years without out any problems. hell i used it about a week ago, and i even told the dispatch a flat bed is needed because the car is lowered. At one point i had 3 tow truck drivers helping me get my car on a flat bed, they needed all of their wooden 2x4 and what-not. so i dont know, i love AAA because of their towing service __________________

10-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#3
jivetoast Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brick Nj/ lima ohio Age: 30 Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	thats so wrong, how can a company do that? if that ever happened to me i would demand the money i paid for the plan back, theres no use having a service you cant use..

10-20-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	defiantly watch the exhaust mine got scraped up when i moved my 240 from one house to another the guys eyes got all huge haha

10-20-2009, 01:53 PM	#10
jdm538 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA/OC SOCAL Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	they dont ask. you dont tell.

10-20-2009, 03:09 PM	#12
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Dont be one of those idiots who molds in their bodykits lol =) __________________ Keep it Classy

10-20-2009, 04:05 PM	#15
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i've never had a problem with AAA towing my car. I just call and ask for a flatbed. tow truck shows up and says, dammit... and carefully puts it on the flatbed __________________

10-20-2009, 04:36 PM	#20
kevmeistah21 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Age: 31 Posts: 2,658 Trader Rating: (68) Feedback Score: 68 reviews	just used this like a month of ago for my friends car, his frame rails sits like 2-3 inches off the floor. First one of the eagle claw guys came and was like "fuck" and he dispatched for a flatbed and waited with us til the flatbed came. The flatbed guy was nice and easily took care of the car! __________________ Late Night Crew... #02 <3 Bought anything from me? Please leave me a review! http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/...meistah21.html

10-20-2009, 05:10 PM	#21
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Hmm, I've never had the same problem with AAA. Also never saw the reason to tell them my car's modded. My 240 and other cars also aren't slammed so low they need a flatbed (personal preference). Makes sense they would reject you though. Nobody wants to be held accountable for complications b/c of your mods or whatever. If your car falls apart while being towed, hits someone, & that someone sues, it's not in AAA's & your best interests.

10-20-2009, 05:15 PM	#22
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	In the last 4 years that I've used AAA, i've never had that problem. i just called the number, said i needed a flatbed, and the tow truck guy showed up. as soon as he noticed my car was lowered he grabbed some 2x4s and loaded up my lowered car no problem. all the guys that towed me seemed really friendly. edit: that reminds me. they made me sign something that said that they wont be held for any damage for my modified car, but i've never had any damage. i just took off the bumpers and told them i dgaf about the exhaust. __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

10-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#24
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	To always get a flatbed tell them it's a RWD vehicle with a limited slip differential. The User Manual in the glove box says flatbed only or it will blow out the differential. The last couple tows I have done for me and my friends on my card the guy has let me drive the vehicle up the flat bed when he was scared to pull it. Get the plus/premium with 200~unlimited miles. The driver won't care about mileage and will tow anywhere(to your house, house to house). I had the basic for a year and then the guy gave me shit for not towing to a shop and how close the mileage was. Billed the shop for the overage. Plus/Premium would have paid for itself in that one tow. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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