FAQ About Automobile Clubs

Automobile clubs are organizations that motorists can join, the most well known of which is AAA. In return for a yearly fee, members of automobile clubs receive certain benefits and discounts. If you are considering joining one of these clubs, you may have several questions.

What Kind of Benefits Can I Receive?

The most common benefit of an automobile club is roadside assistance. If your car breaks down, the automobile club will tow your vehicle to the nearest service station or possibly to your home. Usually, a member will receive a certain number of free tows per year. You may also receive benefits like free maps and partial reimbursement of expenses if you are involved in an auto accident away from home.

What Kind of Discounts Can I Receive?

Auto club members are often offered discounts on travel accommodations and services. For instance, AAA members receive a 10 percent discount when booking a room in a Walt Disney World hotel.

They can also receive special benefits when renting a car. For example, AAA members can put another driver on their Hertz rental agreement without incurring a second-driver fee, as long as the other person is also an AAA member.

Additionally, you may also find repair discounts. For example, members of the National Automobile Club can receive a 10 percent discount on windshield repair from GMS Auto Glass.

Can I Put Other People on My Account?

Many times the answer is yes, but for an additional fee. For example, AAA allows members to put other household members on their AAA account for a small fee. These additional members then have the same benefits as the primary member; however they may have to share some benefits, like the number of free tows allowed per year.