Auto Clubs, AAA and others, what are the best ones?

[Wapsie B]

It's that time of year in the Midwest you start to think about car breakdowns and needing tows. Thankfully bad things on the road don't happen a lot but when they do it's nice to be covered. I'm just wondering if there are any good alternatives to AAA out there?

[HERVEPA]

1. AAA is totally uncaring about environmental issues,

and strongly pushes driving, for whatever that's worth.

[Wapsie B]

2. That's what I've been reading,

and a reason why I was wondering if there was anything else out there.

[Abies]

3. Better World Club?

http://www.betterworldclub.com/

I don't know anything about it other than what's on their web page.

[Wapsie B]

6. I think this is the one they've talked about on Car Talk.

I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them?

[kiva]

4. I had AAA for nine years.

In terms of service, I always had good luck with AAA. Had to have the old car towed a few times, and replaced the battery once--they do have a great idea, you can buy a battery from them and they will come to the house, install the new battery and take away the old one. They also have some good discounts for members--I used the Lenscrafters, the Amtrack, and a few others, so I can honestly say that I probably broke even between the membership fee and the services/discounts.

[Wapsie B]

5. I've had them for a long time too.

But moving to a new state and my membership lapsing got me to wondering about any alternatives out there.

[dembotoz]

7. AAA member for over 25 years now

Is there a better club???
Really don't know.
But they have benn always there when i needed them, and with the junkers
that i and my family drive.
I have needed them alot....

I used to travel a bit more than i do now and the maps and guide books were wonderful.