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Originally Posted by tngirl01
Thank you for the advice! I never would have thought of those things.
Ok, thanks! I'm really excited to live in Seattle, so I appreciate all the new things I'm learning.
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Trust that the weather, construction, or an accident will always happen when you need to be somewhere and use your car.
The AAA roadside service part of the membership is tied to you, not your vehicle, so if you're riding with someone else and have a mishap you can call for help. They don't just do a jump start, but they carry batteries so you can get a new one on the spot. I am getting a vibe from you that you take the time to plan ahead and investigate, much like I do, so I'm just trying to give you information about stuff so you can make the best choices for yourself.
I'd like to consider myself a capable and independent woman of the world, who also went far away for school. The AAA membership gives my parents peace of mind as I'm the baby, the only unmarried daughter, and the one who lives the furthest away from home. I know how to check my oil, change a tire, jump start a vehicle, push start a vehicle, and all those tricks, but knowing 1-800-AAA-HELP is there 24 hours a day is great.
I also previously mentioned REI, which PeppyGPhiB and I agree upon is the place to get outdoor gear. Their return policy, and customer service is amazing. They've sent me repair and replacement items while in the field, and given me my money back on items that were years old and crapped out. There's a store in Brentwood if you want to buy at home during their upcoming anniversary sale, as you can always exchange it in Seattle.
ETA: You're so close to Canada you may want to go sometime, not a bad idea to have a passport if you don't already have one. You can drive your car, drive your car onto the ferry, or get on the ferry as a passenger. It is something to do that isn't too far, and often young people will go skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia. I personally think Victoria is fun because I like to put on crazy hats and have High Tea at The Empress, you may have other interests.