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snerdaferda t1_j16x6sa wrote

go to AAA instead, some sweet lady named Lois and I made small talk about our Christmas plans and she processed my REAL ID paperwork in about ten minutes flat.

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nullibicity t1_j182f4j wrote

If only AAA membership weren't required to do that.

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bemest t1_j18cusf wrote

It’s almost work the membership fee just to avoid RMV once every 5 years.

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nullibicity t1_j19d79t wrote

Given what I've read about RMV difficulties since 2020, you may be right.

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snerdaferda t1_j18fs4r wrote

It’s like $5 a month for so many benefits.

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nullibicity t1_j19d32a wrote

I admit I don't know about the benefits beyond roadside assistance, which is cheaper through car insurance, and this RMV services benefit.

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iwanttobehappy2022 t1_j18oc7o wrote

Why wouldn’t you have a AAA membership?

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nullibicity t1_j19csjh wrote

Because I get roadside assistance as part of car insurance for much cheaper.

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krissithegirl t1_j19fdse wrote

Unless you pay for an extra package the "roadside assistance" on your typical policy only covers if you're involved in an accident. AAA covers you no matter what the reason. If your battery dies your insurance policy normally doesn't cover that, whereas AAA will.

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iwanttobehappy2022 t1_j19yh5r wrote

Also most insurance doesn’t have the network or amount of tow trucks and on the road assistance personnel as trip A. Also insurance general reimburses you after you pay for a tow where’s AAA gives x amount 100 mile towed a year.

Flat tire, dead battery, quick tow, locked keys in car, tire change, easy and faster passport and DL renewal or replacement…I think the annual membership fee is cheap as fuck,

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nullibicity t1_j1bl2by wrote

This hasn't been my experience. I've had my battery jump started a couple of times on my insurance's roadside assistance program.

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wafflekween t1_j18d5w9 wrote

Just did this myself because I had a name and address change to process at the same time as an upgrade to REAL ID (got married and moved a week after the wedding). Was worth the membership fee for the convenience alone.

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