You can use your CAA card to earn "CAA dollars" at Mohawk and Husky gas stations. I usually end up paying $40-50 a year to cover myself and OH.

I have called them three times in 10 years. Once when my battery was flat, once when I locked my keys in the trunk, and once for a tow after an unplanned excursion into the bush on an icy morning. Each time they came quickly and had me sorted in a few minutes.

I've been a member for many years including coverage for the wifey when she's out in her motorized shopping cart. As other poster pointed out membership provides many other perks and I have used them all over the years. I think it's a good annual investment.

These are cool. One of the most exciting things in Vancouver was going to the BCAA office in Kerrisdale and getting the trip planner maps. OK, I am kidding about Kerrisdale but the map books with your route highlighted were great.
As I owned my V12 Jag at this time I also found the recovery service somewhat useful....

I like the triptiks too. I'm not a CAA member, but my secretary is.

Win-win.

if you have run out of the original manufacturers warranty, i'd recommend CAA. One tow is likely in the ballpark of $80 for just a few kms in the city, if you are on the highway it can be much much more.
We do a lot of highway driving & holiday driving & have had to use the service a couple of times. no complaints here!