Make Sure You Have CAA
- Thread starter mototrek
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Good reminder, thanks. A solid investment for any distance riders out there.
Johnny5
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Just joined. I ride from Toronto to Welland every weekend or so and had my rad blow a leak the last time i was there just as i got onto the QEW coming home. Luckily it was in a rain storm and i didn't overheat and i made it home otherwise i could have been screwed. 130kms is a long way to push the bike home.. lol. I meant to call CAA after that but have been putting it off. This story made me realize i better do it now, i'll feel a lot more secure on those trips.
+1 for CAA Premier. Have used it many times for myself and others in need. Depending on the driver picking you up (in the states) some will ask you to pay up front, others will do the work for you so you're not out any money up front. Just be nice to the guy if you need to use CAA in the US and they will arrange it so you pay nothing up front. Don't forget the bonus points you can earn as well discounts at various hotels, restaurants, etc.
Yearly.
I had to use CAA yesterday. They dispatched the Moto Limo to pick up my bike. I'm glad they did as I wouldn't want a regular flat bed with a driver who may not know how to properly ratchet down a bike.
Dresden
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While I agree with you on CAA being great, this is not true. I speak from first hand experience (Twice) in the last 2 months. Had a flat on the highway.. flat bed to my house (night). Flat bed to mechanics shop the next day. All done through CAA.
Great, Thanks now I can see real value in this.
Agreed. I've had a regular CAA flatbed as well.
mototrek
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I can't figure out how people with Premium CAA have ever had to "pay up front" in the States. There's a number on the back of the card. Not an American or Canadian number - just a number. Whenever I need assistance since 1999, I have called the number and have been given every assistance needed. It's not a matter of politeness, it's a matter of policy..INSURANCE POLICY! - (politeness is expected in any human interaction)
mototrek
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Actually, I'm not telling a lie. I too speak from first hand experience! I reported something in this forum. I was informed by CAA they no longer use flat beds for bikes. They now use enclosed trailers and pickup trucks - it's cheaper. That's my first hand experience - not two months ago but on July 11, 2012
Your experience is simply your experience. A phone call to CAA might enlighten you as to what's true
Ahhh... you have a different truth
Your signature...."Never to be taken seriously. Ever."
(You have a point....I agree)
mototrek
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That "number" on the back of the card you're refering to is the toll free number to call caa. I suggest you read your caa service agreement again and you will see that motorcycle coverage differs from auto coverage and you may be required to pay up front for your services in the us.
mototrek
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Ok... You keep thinking that. Remember, if you ever break down in the states, you remind them that you should pay up front and have a nice day!
The other thing not covered off here is health insurance which from CAA is cheap and could save your financial future.
$75 or so for a year coverage which includes 15 days total travel ( I suspect you can buy more ).
Now some credit cards also cover you but what ever you do have some coverage -just an ambulance ride there is a ball breaker and hospital starts at $1000 a day and up.
$75 or so for a year coverage which includes 15 days total travel ( I suspect you can buy more ).
Now some credit cards also cover you but what ever you do have some coverage -just an ambulance ride there is a ball breaker and hospital starts at $1000 a day and up.
markopas
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The only difference between CAA Plus and Premier is that Premier you pay more to include RV service, the regular CAA membership does not cover motorbikes or gas coverage if you ever run out.
I've found the flatbed service to be perfectly fine as all the times I've ever had to call them the drivers know how to ratchet the bikes down. I end up on the side of the road after a flat in rainy weather near Niagara, called up CAA and there was a flat bed tow truck with a police assistance for traffic avoidance and got home within two hours.
The odd occassion I've needed gas fill-up as well, as long as you call them up and request premium gas they will bring it to you.
I've found the flatbed service to be perfectly fine as all the times I've ever had to call them the drivers know how to ratchet the bikes down. I end up on the side of the road after a flat in rainy weather near Niagara, called up CAA and there was a flat bed tow truck with a police assistance for traffic avoidance and got home within two hours.
The odd occassion I've needed gas fill-up as well, as long as you call them up and request premium gas they will bring it to you.
Dresden
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Don't get your panties in a bunch - I'm not accusing you of being a liar. I'm all for enclosed trailers, however my experience (albeit from late June) says otherwise. Hopefully I don't have to find out anytime soon.
