How Does a Magellan AAA Work?
Magellan products are navigation devices that use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the device's location on Earth and the location of other specified locations relative to that position. The Magellan Navigation Inc. company shares a partnership with AAA (the American Automobile Association).
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AAA
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AAA, or "Triple A," refers to a federation comprised of 51 independently operated clubs located throughout North America. AAA provides such services to members as automobile insurance and discounts.
Benefits
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The Magellan/AAA benefits program, offered through AAA, includes such features as a 25 percent discount on Magellan GPS accessories, a 15 percent discount on navigation units and a 50 percent discount on the purchase of new Magellan navigation units. The program also provides Magellan users with AAA Tourbook guides travel information and AAA roadside assistance details.
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Cost
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The Magellan/AAA benefits program is available only to AAA members and is included with the membership fee. Membership fees vary depending on the plan chosen by the subscriber. As of 2010, a basic AAA subscription costs $60 for the first year and $46 to renew.
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References
- Magellan: Exclusive Magellan GPS and AAA Member Benefits Program
- "Magellan Navigation"; Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome and John McBrewster; 2010
Resources
- "Introduction to GPS: The Global Positioning System"; Ahmed El-Rabbany; 2006
- Photo Credit handheld gps image by Christopher Dodge from Fotolia.com
