What People Want To Know About AAA

AAA continues to be the gold standard for roadside assistance. But with so many different roadside assistance products available today, how do AAA membership benefits stack up? Here are answers to the most common questions about AAA.

WHAT DOES AAA DO?
Every day, all across the United States and Canada, AAA rescues motorists in need. Roadside Assistance is why most people join AAA. 

AAA HAS DIFFERENT LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP
There are three levels of coverage: AAA Classic, AAA Plus, and AAA Premier. All levels follow you, the member, in any car.

AAA CLASSIC OR AAA BASIC COVERS 4 SERVICE CALLS PER MEMBER, PER YEAR FOR:

• Towing up to 5 miles or to the responding shop. Or, wherever you want.
• Emergency gas delivery. You pay pump price for the gas.
• Tire change with your spare.
• Battery boost or “jump.”
• Getting your car pulled out of a ditch or mud.
• Open your car door if you’re locked out—up to a $50 credit if you need a locksmith.
• If your bicycle breaks down on the road, AAA will take it where you want.
• Trip Interruption Expense Reimbursement—up to $500.
• Plus other benefits and discounts.

AAA PLUS GIVES MEMBERS EVERYTHING CLASSIC COVERS, PLUS:

• Towing up to 100 miles. Plus-level services kick in 7 days after the new membership begins.
• Emergency gas delivery. Gas is free.
• Two trucks and drivers if your vehicle is stuck badly; second driver up to 1 hour.
• Open your car door if you’re locked out—up to a $100 credit if you need a locksmith.
• Trip Interruption Expense Reimbursement—up to $1,000.
• Plus other benefits and discounts.

AAA PREMIER GIVES MEMBERS EVERYTHING PLUS COVERS, PLUS:

• One tow up to 200 miles—on top of 4 tows up to 100 miles. Premier-level services kick in 7 days after the new membership begins.
• Emergency gas delivery. Gas is free.
• Two trucks and drivers if your vehicle is stuck badly; second driver up to 2 hours.
• Open your car door or home door if you’re locked out—up to a $150 credit if you need a locksmith.
• Trip Interruption Expense Reimbursement—up to $1,500.
• Plus other benefits and discounts.

DOES AAA HAVE A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD?
There are a number of AAA clubs across the United States and all provide digital membership cards. If you prefer a physical membership card, AAA still provides those, too.

HOW MUCH DOES AAA COST?
The cost for AAA coverage depends on the area you live in. Naturally, AAA charges more for Plus and Premier than they would for Classic coverage. Compare AAA membership plans.

CAN I USE AAA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THE SAME DAY I JOIN?
You can, but you will be charged a fee for “same day service.” If it’s less than the price you’d pay for a tow from a local garage the same day, it may be worth it for you.

WHAT KIND OF DISCOUNTS DOES AAA OFFER?
Perhaps because of AAA’s size, they have been able to bring together a lot of different companies—and a lot of different products—to offer discounts to AAA members.

MEMBERS CAN GET AAA DISCOUNTS ON:

• Vehicle buying, maintenance, repair, insurance
• Travel, hotels, cruises, tours, rental cars
• Free maps and AAA TripTiks travel planners
• Auto, home, life insurance
• Gym memberships
• Eye exams, glasses, contact lenses
• Home security, pet supplies, moving truck rentals
• Office and school supplies
• Computers, TVs, retail and outlet shopping

Plus, AAA members get discounts on tickets for theme parks, water parks, museums, concerts, sporting events, and more. True discount shoppers can probably find more than a few ways to save money using their AAA membership.