well i work for green flag (franchise) and without being biased i think its the best way to get to people quickly.
i had a driveshaft snap on my car and obviously i had breakdown cover so when i called up i told them the problem and instantly sent a flat bed and recovered me home 285 miles!! no questions asked
i think the aa can have good and bad days and i believe they are using other private companies to cut down on call out times