Need Towing ?
-Middletown NY
If your car breaks down near Middletown NY in Orange County there are a few options for you. One is seeking a Qualified AAA Auto Repair Center who also offers a nationwide warranty and insurance to protect your repair or tire investment where ever you live or go on on vacation.
But there is a warning to be weary of when calling AAA towing, the redirect scam. This is a convincing pitch by the tow truck driver to send your car to "their shop" or a "dealer" or other location other than the AAA Approved Auto Repair Center.
Why? Well research and evidence have shown AAA truck drivers take cash bribes to tow cars to a location that pays off. AAA Approved locations are already supposed to receive the local tow, so if there is any redirection it is going to cost you, lets face it that bribe is being paid for by you in the end. While accepting bribes is illegal....("D" felony punishable by up to seven years in state prison, Bribery in the Third Degree, New York Penal Law 200.00)....its impossible to stop.What can you do? Firstly you must tell the tow driver like this "Thanks but I want to go to 178 Dolson Ave Middletown NY, that's where I am expected." Period. Its uncomfortable, and you feel vulnerable, that tow guy acts like he is in control, but rest assured its YOUR CAR and your choice.
Your AAA membership covers towing to your AAA Approved Auto Repair Center where you get the discounts, extended warranty, and many other benefits. Plus most are open 7 days a week, such as Dolson Auto Repair in Middletown NY and others in nearby counties. Additionally there are other benefits such as when you buy a new tire you get free tire life services at thousands of Goodyear, Michelin, Firestone, and Bridgestone dealers across the USA, auto repair insurance provided by SONSIO insurance, and peace of mind that a AAA Certified Mechanic and ASE Certified Technician is licensed and insured and well trained.There are so many reasons to avoid the diversion tactic tow truck drivers pull, but mostly the meer fact they want to tow you someplace else is a major warning. Imagine walking into a nice coffee shop and some seedy person tries to convince you to buy coffee out in an ally! Yeah right buddy!
Go where you know AAA expected you to go, at least you know if something happens those people can help you and stand by you in an emergency. Someone will know where you are and where you were sent to.
