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AAA Carolinas has 24 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforAAA Carolinas

    Travel Agency
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.15/5stars

    Average of 253 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    264 complaints closed in last 3 years

    110 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    AAA Carolinas has 24 locations, listed below.

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      Headquarters
      3426 Toringdon Way Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28277-3497
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1976
      Years in Business:
      102
      Business Started:
      1/1/1922
      Business Incorporated:
      9/18/1998
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of 5247 for this business, issued by Insurance Commission, NC

      These agencies may include:

      Insurance Commission, NC

      1201 Mail Service Ctr

      Raleigh NC 27699

      (855) 408-1212

      https://www.ncdoi.com

      Type of Entity:
      Limited Liability Company (LLC)
      Number of Employees:
      200
      Alternate Business Name
      • AAA Carolina Motor Club, Inc.
      • AAA Travel Agency
      • American Auto Club Insurance Agency, LLC
      • Carolina Motor Club, Inc.
      • AAA Auto Buying Service
      • AAA Towmark Battery Service
      Business Management
      • Ms. Tara Hogner, Manager
      • Mr. Jim McCafferty, COO
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Jim McCafferty, COO

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Jim McCafferty, COO
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (704) 285-6164
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

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      Customer Complaints

      264 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      06/24/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      The night of 6/22/2024, I encountered a problem with my vehicle while traveling from **********, ** to ****, ** and used the *** app for roadside assistance under my *** Premium Membership. The request was submitted at 10:28pm (6/22/2024) using the address of the ********* in ****************** and my request number was #*****. The original ETA for the tow truck was 11:58pm and I waited extra time (1:02am 6/23/2024) before calling to inquire about services. At 01:55am I received a call back from the Dispatcher informing me that I would not receive service until 6:00am. During this call, I explained that there was a red Dodge Avenger with MD license plates that moved in position a short distance behind my vehicle about 10:40pm and he was still there waiting. This Dodge Avenger remained in place with the driver periodically walking around the area at times before returning to his vehicle. At 05:53am I called in to verify service was enroute because I still had not received any notifications. The Dispatcher called me back at 6:06am to say the driver was dispatched and would be to my location soon. At 7:24am I called to inquire about service again. At 0735am the Dispatcher called to inform me I would not receive service until 9:44am. At 9:50am (6/23/2024) the tow truck driver arrived to collect me and my vehicle. It causes extreme concern because if my girlfriend (also a *** member), or one of my daughters were in this situation they and I would be fearful for their lives. For me personally I paced outside my vehicle most of the night and sat in my vehicle fearful of a surprise attack the remainder. This experience is an atrocious example of poor contract management with *** vendors. The liability for not executing services as promised, leaving members in precarious situations stranded for 11 hours, and the responsibility for outcomes is square on the shoulders of the *** organization. I am requesting compensation for my time, effort, mental, and physical anguish.
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      253 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Rhonda M

      1 star

      07/13/2024

      ZERO STARS! AAA is the worst!! But I'm mad at myself for renewing my membership and now I'm seeking a refund! Contact them at 9pm on July 12 in need of a battery check/jump. Thankfully had a friend to take me home after numerous messages from then telling me I was in a queue. I was contacted at 6 am THE NEXT MORNING to see if I was still in need of assistance!!!!!!! Friend took me back the next morning and I called again at 1030 am. Was sent a text and got a message that truck would arrive at 11:10. At 11:45 I called back and was told no one could arrive until 3:30!!!!!! Would i have ever heard from them if I hadn't called myself?!?!?! I ended up paying $125 for a tow truck to a repair shop. This is unacceptable and just BAD business!!!!! What if I had been on the side of the interstate or out of town with no friends to help!?!?!??! And this is a business that promotes safety and "coming to the rescue" when you break down?!?!? WHAT A JOKE AAA IS!!!!!!!!! I will be campaigning for my membership fee back and will NEVER join again and will ALWAYS speak poorly of them to others!!!!!!!!

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