What is AAA?

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By M. J. Kelly
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The American Automobile Association (AAA) is a travel and motoring organization with more than 50 million members. Members pay a yearly fee to take advantage of numerous products and services catering to the traveling and shopping. There are over 1,000 AAA branches nationwide.

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Roadside Assistance

AAA service is available 24 hours a day to change a flat tire, charge or replace a dead battery, add gas to an empty tank or open a locked car door.

Financial Services

Members may apply for car loans or mortgages at competitive interest rates. Student loans, home equity loans and reverse mortgages are also available.

Travel Services

AAA offers no-fee travelers checks, discounts on car rentals and vacation planning services. Travel route planning services, maps and tour books are free to members.

Insurance

Members receive discounts on their insurance premiums when they buy both car and homeowner's coverage from AAA.

Shopping

AAA partners with dozens of retailers to afford savings to its membership. Participants include eyeglass retailers, major department stores, movie theaters and restaurants.