Since 1915, AAA has been providing roadside assistance to motorists nationwide. If you get a flat tire or break down on the side of the road, a quick call to their hotline will send help whenever you need it. But AAA membership perks go far beyond roadside service.
While most people associate AAA with roadside service, several other benefits come with membership that many people — including members themselves — are unaware of. Here are some of the more unique perks that come along with a AAA membership.
ID Theft Monitoring
It seems like no information on the internet is safe anymore, including your credit and identity. Members of AAA can enroll in ProtectMyID, an Experian identity protection program, for free. This program offers credit monitoring and dark web surveillance, among other benefits. Members can also purchase higher tier levels of ID theft monitoring at a discounted rate.
Car Lockouts
If you’ve ever locked your keys in your car, you know how frustrating that is. If you’re an AAA member, getting back into your locked car is part of your roadside service. If a locksmith is necessary, you’ll get some reimbursement back depending on the level of membership you have. Plus, if you’re a Premier AAA member, you’ll get $100 reimbursement for a locksmith if you lock yourself out of your home, too.
Career Building Assistance
AAA has partnered with Intoo, an online career transition service. Members of AAA can sign up for a free Intoo account, which offers a job search platform, resume development tools, interview practice tools, self-assessments, and workshops.
Travel Planning
Booking vacations and travel can be time-consuming, especially when trying to secure the best deals. However, AAA offers its members travel planning services and travel agents to ensure a smooth travel experience. Plus, you can get your travel insurance through the company. And remember TripTiks? Now those road trip planners and maps are all in a mobile app for members.
Bicycle Service
Think AAA only deals with cars, trucks, and motorcycles? Nope, they’ll cover you if your bicycle breaks down, too. Just call the number on your card (or use the company’s mobile app) for roadside assistance, and they’ll send someone out to transport you back home or to a repair shop.
While they won’t carry the equipment necessary to inflate your bicycle tire or make repairs, it’s still a valuable service.
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Driver Training
Teaching a teen to drive can be a challenge for the entire family. Teens whose parents are AAA members can access a number of new driver education programs, including online and in-person classes and seminars, depending on your location. Plus, there’s driver education and safety programs for business drivers and defensive driving courses for senior drivers.
Passport Photos and Expedited Service
Every AAA member can get discounted passport photos. Just head to a AAA branch office and have them taken care of. Additionally, the company has a partnership with Rush My Passport, a service provider that offers resources and assistance to expedite the passport application process, which can take several months. AAA members receive discounted services, including assistance with passport applications, tracking of passport or visa processes, and courier services.
Free Identity Theft Protection
Your AAA membership may include basic identity theft monitoring services, helping you spot suspicious activity before it becomes a bigger problem. Depending on your region, this can include credit monitoring alerts, fraud resolution support, and access to specialists who can help you recover if your identity is compromised. It’s a perk many members overlook entirely — but one that could save you a major headache down the line.
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Other Discounts
Discounts on select restaurant and hotel chains are among the other perks that many AAA members are already aware of. But there’s a whole wealth of different discounts you might not know about. Here are just some examples from AAA’s Discounts website.
- Pet insurance through Spot
- Frames and lenses at LensCrafters
- Audible and SiriusXM trials
- Home meal delivery services like Home Chef
- Carfax vehicle history reports
- Car rentals through Hertz and Thrifty
- Tickets to football and basketball games
- Electronics from Dell, HP, and Samsung
- Parking through The Parking Spot
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