More Than Roadside Assistance: AAA Benefits You Could Be Missing
AAA membership offers more than help with a flat tire or a vehicle that won’t start. Members can also access shopping and dining discounts, travel planning services, automotive resources, and identity theft protection.
For Northampton County members, these benefits can be useful close to home and while traveling. If you only reach for your membership card during a roadside emergency, here are several ways to put it to work throughout the year.
Save on Everyday Purchases
AAA Discounts & Rewards connects members with savings at participating local businesses and national retailers. Depending on the offer, you may save by presenting your membership card, booking through a designated link, or entering a promotional code.
Categories worth exploring include:
- Dining: Participating restaurants and dining offers
- Shopping: Retail purchases and services
- Entertainment: Attractions, museums and event tickets
- Travel: Hotels and other eligible travel purchases
Before making a purchase, check the current offer and its redemption instructions. Some discounts require advance booking or have location restrictions.
Make checking for AAA savings part of your routine. A quick look before dinner out, a weekend activity, or a hotel reservation may reveal an offer that fits plans you already have.
Explore Discounted Gift Cards and Tickets
AAA offers discounted gift cards and tickets, giving members another way to plan purchases and outings.
Gift cards can be useful for birthdays, holiday gifts, or a meal at a restaurant you already enjoy. Discounted attraction tickets may also help when organizing a family day out.
Check the available selection before buying elsewhere, and review any expiration dates, reservation requirements, or other restrictions. Current options are available through AAA’s member discounts resources.
Get Help Planning Your Next Trip
AAA travel services give members access to experienced travel advisors who can help plan and book vacations. Membership also includes access to free travel planning and reservation services, along with eligible travel discounts.
An advisor can help you work through questions such as:
- Which destination fits our interests and budget?
- Would a cruise, guided tour, or independent trip suit us?
- What is included in the quoted price?
- Which arrangements should we make before departure?
Start with your preferred dates, approximate budget, and priorities. Whether you want more time exploring or fewer arrangements to manage yourself, those details help guide the conversation.
Prepare for Travel Before You Leave
Trip preparation involves more than booking transportation and accommodations.
AAA provides access to travel money options, passport photo savings, maps, tour guides, and a travel store with luggage and accessories. Ask the local office which services fit your itinerary and how far in advance to arrange them.
For an international trip, bring a list of practical questions along with your destination plans. Addressing those details early gives you more time to prepare.
Use Automotive Benefits Before a Breakdown
AAA’s automotive resources can help with planned maintenance as well as unexpected trouble.
The AAA Approved Auto Repair network helps drivers locate evaluated repair facilities. Member benefits include written estimates, repair labor discounts, and a maintenance inspection with a paid service, subject to program terms and restrictions.
AAA Mobile Battery Service also provides testing and, when needed and available, replacement battery installation at your location. Availability depends on your vehicle and service area.
Before your next service appointment, ask which AAA benefits apply and how to redeem them.
Explore Identity Theft Protection
Eligible AAA members can enroll in ProtectMyID Essential at no additional cost. This benefit requires enrollment, so having a membership alone doesn’t mean you have activated it.
Take time to review the available plan, its features, and eligibility requirements. Understanding what a service provides helps you decide how it fits into your approach to protecting personal information.
Make Your Membership Part of Your Routine
Start with the benefits that match your everyday life: dining offers, travel support, or resources for your next vehicle service. Keep your membership information accessible and check current terms before redeeming an offer.
Ready to use more of your membership? Start by exploring more of what you could save on and take advantage of.