AAA is known for its roadside assistance. If you are traveling and end up with an emergency situation, AAA is at your beck and call. They will have your car towed, fix a flat tire or even get a locksmith if you have locked the keys in your car.
AAA offers a wide array of financial services. AAA can help you purchase or refinance your next vehicle. It also offers credit cards and personal loans. AAA financial services also include CDs, IRAs and money market accounts for building up your savings.
AAA members also can access the medication discount available to members. It has 57,000 participating pharmacies offering discounts of 15 percent on brand names and 35 percent on generics. AAA offers discounts on pet medications, too.
Online AAA mapping and directions are similar to directions offered by other major online services such as Google and Mapquest. The maps can list restaurants and gas stations along the way so you know exactly where to stop. Not only do they offer online maps, AAA has a full-service travel agency that can help book your next cruise, hotel, flight and rental car.
When you sign up for membership you enter your ZIP code to find the local AAA office. It also allows you to see what local businesses offer discounts to AAA members. You will also receive discounts from retailers like Barnes and Noble and Target. Other common discounts are for hotels and amusement parks.
