Find Trusted Auto Repair with AAA Approved Auto Repair
From fair pricing to repair guarantees, see how AAA’s nationwide network helps members get reliable car service
When you take your car to one of the 6,000 AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities (AARs) across the US, you can be assured that you and your car will be treated right. That’s because AAA makes certain that every AAR has been fully vetted and inspected to ensure that it matches AAA’s high quality standards and is well-respected by the local community.
One such facility is Ditmire Motorworks in Absecon, New Jersey, a second-generation, family- and veteran-owned independent repair shop. “For most of our 42 years in business, we’ve proudly held the AAA Approved Auto Repair facility designation,” says Beth Harvie, president and owner. “Customers are reassured by our affiliation with AAA; it’s increased our business with locals and travelers alike.”
AAA created its AAR program 50 years ago so that AAA members could take their vehicle to a shop that meets the same standards for quality service that AAA stands for.
AAA members can also count on these other advantages from AARs:
- Fair, easy-to-understand pricing and written estimates for all work, with a final bill that will not exceed the estimate by more than 10 percent without prior approval from the customer
- A 24-month/24,000-mile guarantee on repair work
- 10 percent off labor costs (up to $75 at most shops, though some offer more)
- Priority service on tow calls with an initial diagnosis and/or cost estimate provided within 60 minutes of arrival
- Free maintenance inspection with any paid service
- AAA will advocate on behalf of the member if a dispute arises with the repair facility.
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While many people know that mechanical repair shops can be AARs, they may not know that AAA also inspects and approves auto body facilities as well as specialty facilities such as those that offer glass repair and replacement, vehicle detailing and locksmith services.