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Why I Love AAA!

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty BK 3030920

I'm sure most of us have some sort of roadside assistance, especially if you have an older vehicle - let's face it, sometimes things just happen!

Yesterday, I was on my way to turn on the water at a short sale in Neptune Beach, FL so the appraiser could re-inspect with utilities on and we can get to closing next Friday.

I decided lunch on the run was the way to go, and went to McDonald's for a quick burger; on my way into the parking lot, I inadvertently jumped a curb on the rear side pulling into the lot.  Little did I know at that time, that maneuver gave me a flat!

Exiting the parking lot, I heard something and pulled over into a municipal parking lot in Jacksonville Beach, FL to confirm: yes, I now have a flat tire.

AAa now allows you to schedule a service call on Tues/Weds/Thurs 10a-4p (at least in my area), which allowed me to get to the rest of my appointments (with a friend's assistance) and deal with the flat tire later in the afternoon, which worked very well for me.

Another advantage of AAA is travel and other discounts - if you don't have any roadside assistance, you may want to research in your area.

 

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Carol Zingone is a full service Broker Associate proudly affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty in Atlantic Beach, FL.  I help buyers and sellers locally, regionally, and internationally.  With hundreds of happy buyers and sellers over the course of my career, I'm thrilled to help first time buyers, military buyers, seniors, investors, 1031 exchange properties, short sales and REO's.  I have spent hours honing my expertise, including the designations of: Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC) , Short Sales, Foreclosures, REO's, (SFR), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES).  I pride myself on providing excellent expertise to all buyers and sellers. Search the MLS via www.carolzingone.com  for Jacksonville and area listings!

 

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have used their tour books several times . I also love the discounts we get at many places.

Sep 22, 2010 11:59 PM
Laurie C. Bailey-Gates
Robert Paul Properties - Barnstable, MA
ABR, SFR

I have AAA - the only problem is their policy that you have to be with the car while they attend to it.  They won't let anyone but the owner sign the form - this makes it dfficult to leave the scene and get on with your day while the attendee gets to your car.

Sep 23, 2010 12:02 AM
Marc Swartz
Mortgage Finders Canada Inc., Mortgage Brokerage, Lic# 11118 - Toronto, ON
Principal Broker / Mortgage Broker, AMP

Hi Carol - The American Automobile Association offers many useful features throughout the USA.  In Canada, tje Canadian Automobile Association offers similar services.  The AAA and CAA are affiliated.

Sep 23, 2010 12:02 AM
John Handschuh ABR SRES
RE/MAX Legacy - Chalfont, PA
Bucks County Real Estate

Carol,

I have used AAA to book vacations, map out local and cross country destinations. They provide you with maps and wonderful assistance for all travel needs. Plus the roadside assistance is second to none and they cover the policy holder. So your covered in a clients vehicle as well for assistance. A great company to deal with and it is nice to know someone is there for you normally within a hour or less.

Sep 23, 2010 12:09 AM
Jen Edwards
RE/MAX Unlimited - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Broker Associate

And you can get a free blooming onion at any Outback in Florida!  :)
 

Sep 23, 2010 05:10 AM