Roadside Assistance

It's time for me and Erica to renew our auto insurance policy so last week we had a discussion on whether we need roadside assistance.

I've had AAA for years...but after they gave the car you helped us win to someone else, I immediately cancelled my membership (yep, don't think I'll ever be over that one).

Our insurance company offers roadside assistance and I told Erica we need to have it.  In the past, my car battery has died, I've gotten a flat tire (twice), I've locked my keys in the car, and I've run out of gas.  Each time, AAA saved the day.

Erica told me she didn't think we need it.  She told me if I'm ever busy or out of town and she has a car problem, she'll call one of her many family members who live close by.

She also made the point that it's nearly impossible for us to lock keys in our cars because we need a key to lock the doors.

We went back and forth...and decided to go with the coverage.

I said something like, "Believe me, you'll thank me when you lock your keys in your car and I can't come save you."

THE VERY NEXT DAY....less than 24 hours later...

I'm at Kohl's, buying stuff for our Ebay business, and my phone buzzes.  It's Erica.  

She says, "Nate...I need you to come meet me at work."

I say, "Why?  Aren't you coming home for lunch?"

She says, "I was going to...but...uh...well....I've locked my keys in the car."

Pause.

I say, "What?  You're joking, right?"

She says, "No.  I seriously locked my keys in the car."

At this point I am grinning.  I am secretly THRILLED that she's locked her keys in the car.

I happily run to my car and am excited to go rescue my wonderful wife.

When I pull up, I tell her she could have called Geico...because after all, we do have Roadside assistance.

I told her I wanted her to blog about this experience.  

She hasn't.  

So I am.

Now...the question is...

Do YOU have roadside assistance?  Is it worth it?