Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 on the side of the interstate about an hour away from home. We know what is wrong with the car, but you just can't purchase an alternator at midnight.. and our road side assistance just informed us that they only tow for THIRTEEN MILES!?!?!? What have we been paying for? We are more than 13 miles down a lonely little highway that doesn't even scratch the surface of the distance we have to drive to and fro for work, shopping, etc.... anywho... just my vent that we have been paying for something basically unusable :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 AND to add to the humor... I only have an 1/8th tank of gas...not enough to get us to a gas station that is open at this hour, to get gas, to go pick him up... just gotta laugh at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm so sorry! That just sucks. I ran out of gas once. I about died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: What rotten luck! :( Can't you just pay the tow truck driver to bring the car all the way home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Can't you just pay the tow truck driver to bring the car all the way home? well, we could, TOMORROW. We are strapped till his pay goes through sometime between now and 8am. I suppose he could write a check IF he had a check on him :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xguardian Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 man that is not fun sounding , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 and his cell phone is beeping low battery now :lol: he will get home somehow, I have faith in that... just one of those defining moments of hilariousness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Financially it would make more sense for you to head out to a gas station. If you run out of gas you could call road side assistance for a tow to the gas station you were heading for. A pain all around, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Financially it would make more sense for you to head out to a gas station. If you run out of gas you could call road side assistance for a tow to the gas station you were heading for. A pain all around, though. :iagree: Can't the roadside assistance send someone to you with gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Financially it would make more sense for you to head out to a gas station. If you run out of gas you could call road side assistance for a tow to the gas station you were heading for. A pain all around, though. What is sad is he already had to walk several miles to his car at the work parking lot (he works at the airport and they bus them back and forth) because the employee bus caught fire tonight. He has already stated he doesn't want me and the kids getting out this late, he will call his dad or a buddy to come grab him. He has plenty of single guy friends that can grab him. The tow truck was coming to help recharge the battery and hopefully get him closer to home. He gets several "jumps" per year. He deserves a beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 :iagree: Can't the roadside assistance send someone to you with gas? :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 :iagree: Can't the roadside assistance send someone to you with gas? potentially, they could. He doesn't want me to drag the kids out of bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calendula Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well - maybe he could have his battery charged AND towed 13 miles (maybe the driver would take pity and eek out a few extra miles), and then see how far he gets? Too bad it's night time - he could get so much farther without lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sometimes your insurance will cover this, and for more miles and such. Have you tried calling your agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well - maybe he could have his battery charged AND towed 13 miles (maybe the driver would take pity and eek out a few extra miles), and then see how far he gets? Too bad it's night time - he could get so much farther without lights! he has made it closer to home, he is at another exit and has called for another jump... will use up his jumps and then use is "tows" and then I will pick him up where he lands if no one else can grab him LOL I have no cell, so I will be dead in the wind, if I run out of gas... so he needs to get close LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sometimes your insurance will cover this, and for more miles and such. Have you tried calling your agent? yep, USAA (our ins provider )is who calls in the service call to tow for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I thought the title of the thread said, "Dh was strangled at the gas station." See it could be worse? I ran out of gas once while I was driving to work but I didn't know it. I parked in the stall and when I came back out to the car after work, the car wouldn't start. I couldn't quite figure out how the car broke just sitting there all day? :tongue_smilie: So I called DH and the first thing he asks me is did I run out of gas? Well, no sweetie I made it to work just fine. He makes the 45 minute trip to my work to see if he can fix the car enough to get me home. I was out of gas. :D He wasn't very happy with me either. :tongue_smilie: I hope your DH gets home safe. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I thought the title of the thread said, "Dh was strangled at the gas station." See it could be worse? I ran out of gas once while I was driving to work but I didn't know it. I parked in the stall and when I came back out to the car after work, the car wouldn't start. I couldn't quite figure out how the car broke just sitting there all day? :tongue_smilie: So I called DH and the first thing he asks me is did I run out of gas? Well, no sweetie I made it to work just fine. He makes the 45 minute trip to my work to see if he can fix the car enough to get me home. I was out of gas. :D He wasn't very happy with me either. :tongue_smilie: I hope your DH gets home safe. :001_smile: ha, well the exit he was originally at could have foreshadowed a "strangling" Atlanta has some rough spots ha ha. He has it worked out to have it towed to his parents, and then his friend is going to pick him up and bring him home. I told him to just crash at his parents and me and the kids would rescue him in the morning, when our gas station near us is open, lol! We shall see what Mr. Stubborn decides to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calendula Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 he has made it closer to home, he is at another exit and has called for another jump... will use up his jumps and then use is "tows" and then I will pick him up where he lands if no one else can grab him LOL I have no cell, so I will be dead in the wind, if I run out of gas... so he needs to get close LOL Sounds like a long night! Hoping he can just make it all the way home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 ha, well the exit he was originally at could have foreshadowed a "strangling" Atlanta has some rough spots ha ha. He has it worked out to have it towed to his parents, and then his friend is going to pick him up and bring him home. I told him to just crash at his parents and me and the kids would rescue him in the morning, when our gas station near us is open, lol! We shall see what Mr. Stubborn decides to do. That is really scary, I hope he makes it home safely. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 That is really scary, I hope he makes it home safely. :grouphug: thanks, I am sure he will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Id switch to AAA, i think they cover more than 13mi. Thats crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Id switch to AAA, i think they cover more than 13mi. Thats crazy! just checked, their basic plan only covers 5 miles :O. Their other plans cover 100 -200 mile tows but are more than double what we pay now so not sure if it is worth it or not. At this point, it probably is worth it. He is still on the side of the interstate... tow truck is an hour late from their estimated arrival time. They just called and said they "must have passed him" :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 just checked, their basic plan only covers 5 miles :O. Their other plans cover 100 -200 mile tows but are more than double what we pay now so not sure if it is worth it or not. At this point, it probably is worth it. He is still on the side of the interstate... tow truck is an hour late from their estimated arrival time. They just called and said they "must have passed him" :/ We have progressive, you might want to check them. We were towed pretty far once but I don't really remember the miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 We are happy with our actual insurance. Would just want to increase our roadside assistance coverage. Just heard from DH. He is just now heading our way :/ Only took 2 hours :O. We are only paying 15 extra out of pocket to get it here to the house, so that is marvelous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm glad he's finally almost home! Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 :grouphug: I was going to suggest checking your plan. We have the mega service here in Australia & it covers everything & anything for the most part. It's been such a HUGE blessing as our car has suddenly started to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 My uncle has State Farm and they towed us all the way home once (10mi) and were there within 10min! One time I went to work and when I left had not one but TWO flat tires! Come to find out I had run over a box of nails someone had dropped on the road! And since most cars only have one spare I had to be rescued :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 We are happy with our actual insurance. Would just want to increase our roadside assistance coverage. Just heard from DH. He is just now heading our way :/ Only took 2 hours :O. We are only paying 15 extra out of pocket to get it here to the house, so that is marvelous! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 What a night! I'm glad it worked put in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I got off the computer before he got home last night, so I was wondering if everything went OK. Glad to hear everything worked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I thought the title of the thread said, "Dh was strangled at the gas station." See it could be worse? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I have been doing that a lot lately -- then I open the thread and I'm :confused::confused::confused: because it's not about what I thought it was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Id switch to AAA, i think they cover more than 13mi. Thats crazy! No. Their basic plan doesn't cover much. That's why we pay for the "next step" up. Since I work in the country. Their basic plan may not get me where I need to go. My husband wants me covered if my car won't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 we use pepboys. here in SoCal, they will tow you for free if they do the repair. that has worked out well for us. hth the next time, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 He made it home safely.... and then since it is a mustang, the windows have that automatic open mechanism when you open the door. :glare: Well, the windows wouldn't go all the way up due to the battery issues/alternator issues and a storm was heading our way.... so guess who pushed a mustang into the garage, with pajamas and HIGH HEELS on at 4am in the morning?!?!?! ME! It was a great day/night/morning... Off to cut grass before it storms again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 we use pepboys. here in SoCal, they will tow you for free if they do the repair. that has worked out well for us. hth the next time, ann ah, that is good to know if it is ever a major repair. This was a simple fix. We typically work on our own vehicles but if it was ever say a transmission, etc.. that is great to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 so guess who pushed a mustang into the garage, with pajamas and HIGH HEELS on at 4am in the morning?!?!?! ME! It was a great day/night/morning... Off to cut grass before it storms again. OK, do we want to know why you had high heels on at 4am? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 OK, do we want to know why you had high heels on at 4am? :tongue_smilie: me too...sounds rather naughty.:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 :lol::lol: We don't wear shoes IN our house, we pile them into a mountain in the garage... So naturally, when I NEED my flipflops quickly, all I can find was my high heels... This also happened three years ago with an apartment fire, I left the house in pjs and high heels... and two years ago, I chased a flying trampoline down the street at midnight, in high heels and pjs... Only fitting to push a car in high heels and pj's... actually, I think it helped me with my traction and pushing :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 No. Their basic plan doesn't cover much. That's why we pay for the "next step" up. Since I work in the country. Their basic plan may not get me where I need to go. My husband wants me covered if my car won't start. AAA has been a life saver for us. Driving all used cars that often have 100k or close to it when we buy them, it's nice to be able to be towed whereever we need. One time, DH and DS1 were coming back from a trip, and they broke down in Nashville on a bad side of town. DH called AAA and had them towed to the shop that had just replaced the part that went out. It happened to be exactly 99 miles to the shop, and we get free towing within 100 miles. :D DS1 thought it was fun riding in a tow truck back home. ;) I had one van that probably got towed 5 times. AAA has more than paid for itself. :tongue_smilie: He made it home safely.... and then since it is a mustang, the windows have that automatic open mechanism when you open the door. :glare: Well, the windows wouldn't go all the way up due to the battery issues/alternator issues and a storm was heading our way.... so guess who pushed a mustang into the garage, with pajamas and HIGH HEELS on at 4am in the morning?!?!?! ME! It was a great day/night/morning... Off to cut grass before it storms again. So are you cutting grass in high heels too? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Where are you seeing these limits with USAA, I went to check our policy and we only have the option to have or not have roadside assistance and it's only $1 per vehicle per month. I'm not asking to be snarky but want to know if I need to call them to clarify what we actually have covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Where are you seeing these limits with USAA, I went to check our policy and we only have the option to have or not have roadside assistance and it's only $1 per vehicle per month. I'm not asking to be snarky but want to know if I need to call them to clarify what we actually have covered. he called the roadside assistance number and they told him what he was allowed. They did something and "allowed" up to 16 instead of 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 he called the roadside assistance number and they told him what he was allowed. They did something and "allowed" up to 16 instead of 13. Ah, so maybe it's the policy of the company USAA uses for the tows. Maybe they feel that's all the distance that's worth the price USAA pays them. I guess I'll call USAA on Monday and do some digging around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 :lol::lol: We don't wear shoes IN our house, we pile them into a mountain in the garage... So naturally, when I NEED my flipflops quickly, all I can find was my high heels...:D So that's the story you'll be sticking to, eh? :D (Just kidding! I can never find my shoes when I need them in a hurry, either -- at least not a matching pair!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ah, so maybe it's the policy of the company USAA uses for the tows. Maybe they feel that's all the distance that's worth the price USAA pays them. I guess I'll call USAA on Monday and do some digging around. No, it wasn't the towing service that told us that. It was USAA; well whomever is answering the phone stating "USAA roadside assistance" sorry to be confusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 So that's the story you'll be sticking to, eh? :D (Just kidding! I can never find my shoes when I need them in a hurry, either -- at least not a matching pair!) That's my story and I am sticking to it... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 :lol::lol: We don't wear shoes IN our house, we pile them into a mountain in the garage... So naturally, when I NEED my flipflops quickly, all I can find was my high heels... This also happened three years ago with an apartment fire, I left the house in pjs and high heels... and two years ago, I chased a flying trampoline down the street at midnight, in high heels and pjs... Only fitting to push a car in high heels and pj's... actually, I think it helped me with my traction and pushing :D This is some thread! I am so glad I read it. That was quite an experience. Good to hear he got home safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davysmom Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I hope you both got a beer, a cupcake, and some sleep. :lol: Maybe two beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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