Imagine breaking down hours from home and calling AAA for a tow to the local repair shop, only to find out that it won’t reopen until the next day. Ugh! Now, you think, you have to incur the cost of extra meals and a hotel. Except, you don’t.

AAA has you covered with its Trip Interruption Expense Reimbursement benefit, which will reimburse you up to $500 or more, depending on membership level, for car rental fees, lodging and meals associated with your vehicle being disabled.

That’s just one of the lesser-known benefits of a AAA membership. Did you know you can also get reimbursed up to $1,000 or more for attorney’s fees paid to defend yourself against a covered traffic charge or violation?

What if you lock yourself out of your car? AAA will get you back in. And, if you run out of gas? AAA will bring you enough fuel at the current pump price (free for Plus and Premier members) to get you to the closest gas station.

Also, with the AAA Mobile app, you can request roadside assistance quickly and easily—and then track the responding truck in real time. Plus, you can use the app to find AAA discounts and rewards near you, research and book hotels, and so much more. Download the AAA Mobile app at Google Play, on the App Store.

Upgrade or manage your AAA membership to get the most mileage from your membership.