Back when I had AAA supreme towing coverage and my car broke down and needed to be towed to our new location, AAA refused to tow it because it was not yet registered in Oregon. Thus, I had to leave my car 200 miles away from where we live now.
I was told this evening that since they denied me back then, to currently have it towed by them is not an option because my car’s undriveable status is now considered a “preexisting condition” since they did not tow it when it broke down.
Additionally, they will not except a 21-day legal registration as proper coverage. DMV will not give me full registration only when DMV representatives can see the car on their lot in person to verify its VIN; they cannot see the car until it is fixed and driven to them; and, it cannot be fixed and driven to them until it is towed here.
I have been advised by a family member that I ought to just get the car towed to a scrap yard at this point – but, I am not sure that a scrap yard will accept a 21 day registration proof of ownership, either.
I view this car as a precious resource and feel that it is easier for an outsider to say “scrap it” when they have several houses and vehicles at their disposal.
In my world, my resources are very few – and dwindling.
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