| Statistics show that across the country, car | | | | knowing that they are protected. |
| accidents and vehicle break downs along roads | | | | Travel Discounts: When you are a member of an |
| and highways are a common every day | | | | auto club, you will receive a number travel |
| occurrence. Because there are so many drivers | | | | discounts on such things as hotels, cruises, |
| on the road, auto clubs now play an important | | | | amusement parks, campgrounds, tours, and |
| role in ensuring driver protection. They now | | | | vacation packages. If you travel a lot, saving 10 |
| provide services that extend beyond covering a | | | | to 15 percent can eventually add up to the cost |
| driver's towing expenses. | | | | of an annual auto club membership. |
| There are many advantages to being a member | | | | Trip Accident Reimbursement: If you are in an |
| of a reputable auto club that include: | | | | accident and are a far distance from your home, |
| Community Outreach and Education: Many auto | | | | some auto clubs will reimburse you for such |
| clubs provide informational fairs or seminars to | | | | expenses as car rentals, commercial |
| the public in an effort to provide auto educational | | | | transportation home,( train, plane, bus) and food |
| information. For instance, outreach programs will | | | | and lodging. |
| often include educating teens about safe driving, | | | | Auto Pricing Service: Some auto clubs will help you |
| demonstrating what it is like to be in a car crash, | | | | shop for a car. They will provide such information |
| providing parents with information to prepare | | | | as suggested retail sticker prices, options listings, |
| teens for driving, have their vehicle's | | | | maintenance and repairs, and more. |
| speedometer tested, learn about various car | | | | Additional Discounts: There are a variety of other |
| mechanisms, and helping people to decrease their | | | | discounts that come with an auto club |
| fuel consumption....etc. | | | | membership that can include discounts on vehicle |
| Reasonable Membership Fees: The costs of an | | | | insurance, certain stores, restaurants, automotive |
| auto club membership can range from around | | | | repair shops...etc. |
| $50.00 and more. The price makes for a financially | | | | Legal Defense Benefits: Some auto clubs will |
| sound investment since that is usually about the | | | | provide legal fees for members who are charged |
| price of having a car towed. One tow can pay for | | | | with a traffic violation. |
| the annual auto club fee. | | | | Hit and Run Rewards: Some auto clubs will offer a |
| Roadside Assistance Benefits: With an auto club | | | | financial reward to any member who provides |
| membership you can benefit from roadside | | | | information that leads to the arrest and conviction |
| assistance that can include: towing, bringing fuel | | | | of a hit and run driver whose vehicle is responsible |
| and other vehicle fluids to the scene of a | | | | for an auto accident |
| breakdown, changing a flat tire, replacing lost or | | | | An auto club membership is much like an |
| stolen keys, and recharging the battery. Most | | | | investment because there are so many |
| importantly, your safety is ensured as you will not | | | | advantages and benefits for the amount you pay |
| be stuck on the side of the road late at night. All | | | | for the membership. It has become as important |
| you need is a cell phone to call the auto club, and | | | | as having regular vehicle insurance. Auto club |
| the club will usually have a towing service or | | | | memberships vary from company to company |
| technician out in about 30 minutes. Those who | | | | so it is important to do your research and shop |
| travel long distances often will feel at ease driving | | | | around before enrolling in an auto club. |