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AAA -
American Automobile Association - AAACOM
AAA is an American not-for-profit
automobile lobby group and service organization that provides its
members with many member benefits and services including but not
limited to Nationwide Emergency Road Side Assistance, Insurance
Coverage and Travel Information/Reservations.
Based in Heathrow,
Florida a suburb of Orlando, Florida, AAA is a national
federation of independent motor clubs who provide member services in
exclusive territories.
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AAA National serves the interests
of its motor clubs by providing federation governance, national public
policy influence and some AAA-branded goods and services for
clubs to sell or provide to their members, most notably maps and
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Consumers belong to an
individual club, such as the Automobile Club of Southern California,
AAA Texas, AAA New Mexico, AAA Hawaii, AAA Missouri, AAA Mid-Atlantic,
AAA Carolinas or AAA Southern New England. Since the 1990s, the clubs
have been merging and reducing their number.
As result, members may
belong to large multi-state operations while other members may belong
to clubs the size of a few counties. To keep services comparable, the
clubs have agreed to a basic set of services and have arranged a
reciprocal service system so members away from home are able to
receive member services from any other club. There is a similar
reciprocal service system with motor clubs in some foreign countries,
especially in Europe and Canada (See International Affiliates below).
Member dues and their purchase of
travel, insurance and other services finance the clubs as well as
contribute to the operations of the national organization.
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Roadside assistance
AAA offers 24-hour roadside assistance throughout the United
States and Canada. Roadside assistance can be requested by telephone
or through AAA's website. Four service calls per year are included
with either basic or plus membership. Additional calls cost extra.
Members are covered both as drivers and passengers.
Vehicle repair and maintenance
AAA certifies vehicle repair facilities. AAA members are eligible
for discounts at a large number of AAA-certified repair shops. In a
few areas, AAA has also opened up its own repair shops to serve its
members, which are known as AAA Car Care Plus Centers.
Travel services
Travel services provided by AAA include personalized trip maps and
travel guides reduced rates at many hotels, motels, resorts and
campgrounds and reservations and tickets for hotels, cruises, tours,
bus, rail and air travel. |
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Sources: Wikipedia
American Automobile
Association | AAACOM | wwwaaacom | Automobile Insurance | Travel
Services
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