BCAA's great service! [Archive] - REVscene Automotive Forum

PuYang

10-28-2010, 09:10 AM

Hi guys, i just wanted to share a story about how wonderful BCAA can be. i am personally not a member, as i havent been driving for very long. but both my parents are members.

so, where i work, there is no employee parking, and super rare street parking nearby. so i usually take the skytrain. my mom usually gets up early for work too, so she drops me off at the skytrain station.

last night, she was complaining that her RAV4 was making more noises than usual, but my dad drove it and said its fine.

this morning when she was driving me to the skytrain, the noises got REALLY BAD. we heard rattling, and small grinding sounds coming from the front left wheel. when she dropped me off, i got off to take a look at the wheel, and saw that the TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. (surprised we didnt notice that when we got onto the car in the morning lol). turns out there was a nail stuck in the tires.

so i tell her its too dangerous to drive home (its raining too). so she called BCAA, and they arrived within ~30 minutes. they removed the nail, sealed and pumped the tires, all for 15$ (but remember, shes a BCAA member).

long story short, they arrived on scene really fast, and fixed it really fast. for 15$, i think thats pretty fair ;]

wanted to share this story because i find alot of people i know refuse to trust and acknowledge BCAA for anything (whether it be car inspections, or other services). i am now considering signing up for membership incase i run into unexpected problems on the road ;D

Dragon-88

10-28-2010, 09:44 AM

+1 for BCAA always been good to me... Also people ask me this all the time, You can use the BCAA card on any vehicle as long as the card holder is there.

fliptuner

10-28-2010, 09:54 AM

BCAA is great .... if you make use of it. I've saved a lot of money having a membership.

I've had several car's (mine and friend's) towed with no hassle. The cost of membership payed for itself a few times over.

One time I went to a party and ended up running into some old friends and proceeded to get totally hammered. At the end of the night, I just got BCAA to give me a lift and tow my car home, ready for the next day.

Jsunu

10-28-2010, 09:55 AM

Dragon-88

10-28-2010, 10:15 AM

Really you can call BCAA even when your too drunk to drive... NICE!!!

Mugen EvOlutioN

10-28-2010, 10:50 AM

forgot what it was, how much is their annual fee?

Dragon-88

10-28-2010, 11:05 AM

Gold plus i think is either 125 or 150. Cant remember

Gh0stRider

10-28-2010, 11:10 AM

I've thought about joining. Pretty useful when you need it
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Dragon-88

10-28-2010, 11:18 AM

Yeah when i had my beater it was really reliable.. I dont know how many times it needed a jump start or a tow... But now since i got a brand new car I didnt renew it this year.

fsy82

10-28-2010, 11:29 AM

bcaa is awesome if your car is lowered, has rims and no spare tire..lol

Dragon-88

10-28-2010, 12:15 PM

Yeah if I ever threw in a system in the trunk i would prolly renew my bcaa

spoon.ek9

10-28-2010, 12:21 PM

i've never used BCAA before but everyone i know who has membership with them has found it useful.

on a related note, has anyone here heard of/used the Deluxe TD Auto Club?

it came free with my TD Visa (gold elite) and it was extremely useful to me on one occasion thus far:

I had locked myself out of my car at a gas station all the way out in Aldergrove. Called these guys up and they sent a locksmith out within 30mins and the service was free! The guy on the phone was polite and very helpful as well.

Mugen EvOlutioN

10-28-2010, 12:24 PM

^

shit maybe i should switch my TD rebate to that one

near the end of the year.....nothing needs to be towed...call the guy up pretend ur car needs a tow

take him out for coffee and chill (maybe...just MAYBE it will be a hot chick, finger crossed)
:rofl:

CP.AR

10-28-2010, 12:31 PM

I too, have had nothing but great service from BCAA - other than the time when the truck driver spat and it landed like 10cm away from my foot.

He apologized though, so i guess it's fine. but spitting disgusts the shit out of my anyways

snowball

10-28-2010, 12:39 PM

^
near the end of the year.....nothing needs to be towed...call the guy up pretend ur car needs a tow

take him out for coffee and chill (maybe...just MAYBE it will be a hot chick, finger crossed)
:rofl:

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8g89wcG5l1qap25f.png

I have also had to use my BCAA towing service twice, thank goodness, the tow itself already costs the amount of the membership so it's totally worth it if you tow once a year.

TypeRNammer

10-28-2010, 01:06 PM

Used the two twice this year, flat bed for my del all and a tow for my friends bike.
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sonick

10-28-2010, 01:09 PM

One time I went to a party and ended up running into some old friends and proceeded to get totally hammered. At the end of the night, I just got BCAA to give me a lift and tow my car home, ready for the next day.

Do they really do this???

Gh0stRider

10-28-2010, 02:06 PM

How much for a tow, if u go over the 2 free tows?
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Expresso

10-28-2010, 02:21 PM

How much for a tow, if u go over the 2 free tows?
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Depends on the membership, the lower tier membership tow range is like 5km which is not much.

Also if your parents already members you can add your membership under theirs and its like half price.

TypeRNammer

10-28-2010, 04:35 PM

Quick question for bcaa members. Do we get an entertainment 2011 coupon book when we re-new??
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yamahar6

10-28-2010, 04:40 PM

bcaa saved my ass 2 times in the winter after I got stuff +1 for bcaa

FerrariEnzo

10-28-2010, 04:54 PM

if your a member, is towing free?

seakrait

10-28-2010, 05:25 PM

^^^

for those of you internet challenged:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c44/seakrait/bcaa.jpg

:p

oh and +1 for BCAA. they've saved my ass a few times... few tows here and there that could have been pricey.

Brianrietta

10-28-2010, 05:31 PM

if your a member, is towing free?

Up to whatever the established limit and number of tows is, yes. My CAA Premier membership gives me 4 tows up to 200km and 1 tow of up to 320km. I honestly don't recall how much my membership was but it was easily negated by a 175km tow from Barrie to Waterloo. 4 more tows this year still, plus free gas if I run out, all of the other benefits, it's more than worthwhile.

littledog

10-28-2010, 06:32 PM

BCAA saved me multiple times too. Their flatbed is really advanced too!

TypeRNammer

10-28-2010, 07:13 PM

BCAA saved me multiple times too. Their flatbed is really advanced too!

My del sol still scraped going up on their flat bed LOL.
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Greenstoner

10-28-2010, 07:22 PM

do member get any coverage or service if driving down state ?

AWDTurboLuvr

10-28-2010, 07:37 PM

BCAA is truly awesome. I've had my car flatbedded from Mission back to Richmond once on a flatbed and that was covered...would've been an expensive tow!

!oHenry

10-28-2010, 08:12 PM

Man, I called BCAA so many times last year they upgraded me to premium for free.

fliptuner

10-28-2010, 10:52 PM

Do they really do this???

Damn straight they do. It's not like I called and told them I was wasted though.

TypeRNammer

10-28-2010, 10:56 PM

Damn straight they do. It's not like I called and told them I was wasted though.

What did you tell them?:D

fliptuner

10-28-2010, 11:00 PM

I unplugged the distributer and told them it wasn't starting.

Nintensity

10-29-2010, 01:18 PM

seekerbeta

10-29-2010, 03:59 PM

I should get BCAA.

Slightly off topic, My 1991 Toyota Tercel had a dead alternator while on the 17 highway heading south in Ladner yesterday, I called a towtruck, and he charged me 65 bucks just to tow it off the highway into an isolated parking lot 2 blocks away. all that for 65 bucks.

If i had a BCAA membership, it would have been free....

and they would tow it to the closest shop for free.. and if you fill up at a mohawk or husky station, or buy anything there (Excluding lotto and a couple of other things) they give you 3.5c per L or 3.5c per $ towards your membership, my renewal last year for my premium membership was 15$ for 2 people, so totally worth it IMHO

fliptuner

10-29-2010, 07:57 PM

I should get BCAA.

Slightly off topic, My 1991 Toyota Tercel had a dead alternator while on the 17 highway heading south in Ladner yesterday, I called a towtruck, and he charged me 65 bucks just to tow it off the highway into an isolated parking lot 2 blocks away. all that for 65 bucks.

If i had a BCAA membership, it would have been free....

If that happened to me, I would've called you and asked why you sold me a lemon. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

J/K shoot me a pm when it goes up for sale again. :thumbsup:

fliptuner

10-29-2010, 07:58 PM

and if you fill up at a mohawk or husky station, or buy anything there (Excluding lotto and a couple of other things) they give you 3.5c per L or 3.5c per $ towards your membership, my renewal last year for my premium membership was 15$ for 2 people, so totally worth it IMHO

You also get AAA discounts at hotels/motels

Rogue951

10-30-2010, 10:37 AM

having delt with busters and BCAA, BCAA has by far better drivers. They seem happier and the uniform makes them cleaner even if they're covered in grease from whatever car.
Busters guys are in sweats and a flimsy worksafe compliant vest, looks more like they're gonna run off with your car.
BCAA guys also seem to care more and I've given a few bucks tip.

Dunno if it's normal but I had to get my motorcycle towed cause it wouldn't even idle, and they sent a flatbed, was fully expecting the sling.

Busters guys always seem to be in a rush too, and I'm worried they'll do some damage.
CAA guys aren't slow but they're not rush rush rush either. unless you're in a rush.

!oHenry

10-30-2010, 05:03 PM

Had to call BCAA again today. The tow came really fast and the driver took very good care of the car. +1 BCAA

DavidNguyen

10-30-2010, 11:17 PM

glad this thread was created. im gonna consider BCAA

Gh0stRider

10-30-2010, 11:48 PM

what membership do most people have? Premium?

TypeRNammer

10-30-2010, 11:54 PM

I have the one with 6 calls. Maximum 160km for towing.
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hchang

10-31-2010, 03:46 PM

I have the one with 6 calls. Maximum 160km for towing.
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How much is it annually or monthly for you after taxes and fees?

hk20000

10-31-2010, 04:14 PM

I towed my shell without drivetrain to my favorite shop from Richmond to Vancouver Powell Area and I was charged only $15 because I only paid for the distance after the first 15km.

1 tow or 2 a year and you'd be in for a savings compared to not having anything. Of course, some credit cards also provide similar service but BCAA has the best coverage around.

TypeRNammer

10-31-2010, 09:19 PM

How much is it annually or monthly for you after taxes and fees?

Actually I have the bcaa plus membership. Currently paying 120 bucks annually. The initial sign up was awesome causebi got an entertainment coupon with it for free. So far I used my membership twice and both times they sent flat beds due to the fact that they were closest to me.
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DavidNguyen

10-31-2010, 09:53 PM

i thinking about signing up for the premier, but it doesnt come with the coupon book. how do i get it? lol

GabAlmighty

10-31-2010, 11:03 PM

I've got a few 160km tows and a bunch of 5km tows on my new membership. That's all I really care about is the distance of the tows, now I can get it home from the trailhead... Hopefully.

CRS

10-31-2010, 11:11 PM

How much is it annually or monthly for you after taxes and fees?

http://www.bcaa.com/wps/portal/BCAA/membership/types/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gvA0MDCydDRwMLZydnA6 OwIAsTZ38vQ28zI_1wkA68KgqysxUBHc9_Xw!!/

bloodmack

11-01-2010, 12:06 PM

One time my timing chain fell apart in my car at Merritt and I got it towed to Abbotsford for 170 bucks with my friends BCAA membership. And the guy was fairly nice, very talkative made the trip go by really fast. I bought him a burger for his tip as well :haha:

BCAA is a must just for towing alone..

DavidNguyen

11-01-2010, 12:33 PM

howcome you had to pay the 170? your friend should have said it was his car

bloodmack

11-01-2010, 12:44 PM

howcome you had to pay the 170? your friend should have said it was his car

we did but it was over his KM limit.

!oHenry

11-03-2010, 08:55 PM

Had to call BCAA again. Blew Rad hose (hopefully), While being towed , tow truck has an ecu malfunction and ecu blows up. Another tow truck comes, to tow the truck and my car, hydraulics seize, waits for tow truck driver to get a flatbed. Somehow hydraulics managed to unseize itself. Had trouble getting vehicle off the truck. Has some damage (not their fault, considering the circumstances). Finally get towed back to surrey.
And I have a Econ midterm tomorrow which I was studying for using an emergency flare because the battery died in the truck.

I still love BCAA, dispite what happened. They also have the nicest and most knowledgable drivers around.

mpr

11-03-2010, 09:12 PM

bcaa is people's saviours and buster is the devil.

DavidNguyen

11-22-2010, 08:20 AM

for those who r interest in becoming a member. they are having a promotion.

20 gas card or a free entertainment book plus ten bones off the membership.

is the book worth it?

RevRav

11-22-2010, 12:30 PM

Depends how often you visit the local attractions...dine out..etc
I would say just get the $20 gas card and use it.

TypeRNammer

11-22-2010, 07:22 PM

Depends how often you visit the local attractions...dine out..etc
I would say just get the $20 gas card and use it.

But there are so many coupons in the book....

omnomnomnonm

snowball

11-22-2010, 07:49 PM

bcaa is people's saviours and buster is the devil.

Many of BCAAs vancouver service is from Drake's too, I've always considered Drake's as evil as Buster's but I guess they aren't.

MindBomber

11-22-2010, 11:46 PM

BCAA is fantastic! I've only used my membership once for a flat tire, but I've used it several times for friends and my brother uses it at least once a month.

Well worth the piece of mind, I'll definitely be renewing my membership every year.

Gumby

11-23-2010, 02:13 PM

I've jumped into my car in the morning, in a rush to get to work, only to discover the battery dead. Twice! Both times, it turns out I had set the interior lights to ON rather than AUTO (would turn off after a few minutes), so they were on overnight.

BCAA came by in the morning within 15 minutes of my trouble call to give me a boost.

No complaints with BCAA!

Dragon-88

12-02-2010, 12:02 PM

http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/151666--boozing-at-the-holiday-party-bcaa-will-drop-you-off

Now you dont have to do anything to your car and you can still call bcaa for towing services... Only once a year though...

MindBomber

12-02-2010, 02:12 PM

Once a year if you admit the reason why you can't drive, yes.

If you pull a fuse so your car won't start, then you can use it many times a year.

asdfpic

12-02-2010, 03:05 PM

MindBomber

12-02-2010, 03:10 PM

haha dude thats awesome

what did you tell them? your car was dead and needed a tow?

I unplugged the distributer and told them it wasn't starting..

skylinergtr

12-02-2010, 10:03 PM

most of the time my experience with BCAA is a good one, however i've been dissapointed with them a few times..

first of all the dispatches are bitchy and dont really feel like helping you. the only ones that are actually geniune are the people that come to rescue you.

i had a bad verbal experience with one of the tow truck drivers before. I called bcaa to see if they could tow my car (non-emergency) from my shop back to my home. I agreed to any cost that may apply. The tow truck driver took 4 hours. I waited for him for that long. When he came he told me we are not a hauling around uninsured junk (not trying to be a snob, but my bmw is not junk!) and basically told me he didnt want anything to do with me. I was crazy pissed after all the time i wasted waiting for this asshole and that he just "refuses" to tow my car. At first I was calm and was telling him how i waited and agreed to any fees that may apply, then he told me to "read his lips" then he said "No!". I then told him to fuck off and that he was useless.

This tow truck driver was a pretty husky caucasian male, but im sure there's a few of them on the squad.