Bloody AA... They've done it again!

[Kennif]

AA are running another one of their "Vehicle Satisfaction Surveys" for members and emailed me asking that I complete the survey. Hmmm I thought ... I've got a vehicle. I'll have a go at this.

Q1 ok ... Q2 hmmm yep... next page ... next question "Please describe the body-style of your vehicle: hatchback, sedan, pickup etc." Hmmm none of those. Is there an "Other"? Nope .... Ok - just ignore that one and go on ... nope ... can't do that either. You can only do this survey if your vehicle has four wheels!!!

So - I have been a member of of AA since Noah was a wee lad. I don't own a car so it would seem that AA regard me to be some kind of a lesser member. I will get over it but I think that AA need to think a little more about who their members are and value their motorcycle members a bit more.

Perhaps we should have an email-in to AA to leave them in no doubt as to how we feel!!
Kennif

[James Deuce]

Errr. It is called the Automobile Association.

[gunnyrob]

and they have picked up Max when he broke down (twice, once from the Gentle Annie)

Thanks Taihape AA man!

[Jantar]

And the original meaning of Automobile is Self propelled. Nothing about having to have 4 wheels. It was initially for owners of both Autocycles and Horseless carriages. Their ignorance of anything to do with two wheels is one of the reasons I am no longer a member.

[LilSel]

So if my bike breaks down... I can call the AA??
Am an AA member but didnt really think about that!! havent had a need to on the bike thus far but has been great when my subaru kept dying *kicks it*

[gunnyrob]

Yes they will, and if you have AA plus, they will transport your busted bike back home & shout you a rental car.

[James Deuce]

And the original meaning of Automobile is Self propelled. Nothing about having to have 4 wheels. It was initially for owners of both Autocycles and Horseless carriages.

As I am constantly reminded by the Ignorati, things change, particularly language.

Their ignorance of anything to do with two wheels is one of the reasons I am no longer a member.

Ditto. Wallet lightening thieves.

[Gremlin]

...if you have AA plus, they will transport your busted bike back home & shout you a rental car.

Thank goodness I keep declining their membership... I can't drive

[LilSel]

Yes they will, and if you have AA plus, they will transport your busted bike back home & shout you a rental car.

Oh Wicked!!!! Good to know!!! I was thinking about canning my AA because I dont drive the subaru anymore (need to sell it), my mini is still in mid restoration & I have a company car & work will sort everything if something goes wrong.

But... I think I will can the idea of canning the membership now!!

Thanks for that!

[imdying]

There's plenty of reasons to ignore the self serving pricks, this is just one more.

[slofox]

It was initially for owners ...... and Horseless carriages.

I got a horseless carriage!!!! (The horse got away......)

[Oakie]

So if my bike breaks down... I can call the AA??
Am an AA member but didnt really think about that!! havent had a need to on the bike thus far but has been great when my subaru kept dying *kicks it*

Yes. I've called them out twice to my bike. Once 20 km from town and the AA guy got me going again following a fuel starvation problem then followed me into town just to make sure all was OK. The other time I had an electrical problem and the agent being unable to fix it himself (despite getting a big shock off a spark plug which surprised him considerably) called a big flat deck truck to transport my bike to my house on the other side of the city. No charge!

[LilSel]

Yes. I've called them out twice to my bike. Once 20 km from town and the AA guy got me going again following a fuel starvation problem then followed me into town just to make sure all was OK. The other time I had an electrical problem and the agent being unable to fix it himself (despite getting a big shock off a spark plug which surprised him considerably) called a big flat deck truck to transport my bike to my house on the other side of the city. No charge!

Thats awesome!!!
When I had car issues in the past they were always really good... now I know they'll come rescue me on the bike as well should something go wrong I definatly wont cancel my membership!!

[ynot slow]

Go for AA plus for the bike/car piece of mind.$40 extra per year is worth it,we broke down(radiator top tank blew)in Napier,towed to Palmy cost $320,with the plus cover if we had it we wouldn't pay anything as more than 100km from home.Figure paying the extra is worth it for the bike(well old one anyway),and if you are say in the south island and breakdown then the option of towing and motel,or rental car is piece of mind,and at$2.00 per week cheapish insurance.

[davereid]

... next question "Please describe the body-style of your vehicle: hatchback, sedan, pickup etc." Hmmm none of those. Is there an "Other"? Nope ....

Our council did the same trick... lots of questions on how we get to work, but no motorcycle or scooter option.

Pushbikes and busses were mentioned... FFS has anyone actually ever seen passengers on a bus ?