Still Have Holiday Shopping To Do?

BALTIMORE, MD (December 16, 2023) – Imagine a holiday gift so valued it is passed on generation after generation. This is the story we hear over and over again at AAA.

“Whenever I mention that I work for AAA, inevitably someone shares the story of receiving a AAA Membership as a gift from their parent or grandparent, and now paying it forward to their own children, especially around the holidays,” said Ragina Cooper Ali, Public and Government Affairs Manager for AAA Mid-Atlantic in Maryland and Washington, D.C. “While most know us for the quality roadside assistance that we have provided for over 100 years, there are a host of other benefits and discounts that our Members value – even pet insurance!”

With only 9 days until Christmas, AAA is reminding anyone looking for a last minute gift for teens, new drivers, college students or any friend or family member still on their list, that AAA Membership is the gift that keeps on giving, providing peace of mind and savings year round.

Be Ready

As you get ready for the holidays, whether you’re traveling or staying closer to home, AAA encourages drivers to ‘be ready’ for winter weather as well. With a record number of older vehicles on our roadways, colder temperatures are sure to take a toll. AAA Members can take comfort in knowing that help is only a phone call away.

“The last thing anyone wants is to have holiday plans derailed by a breakdown and yet AAA expects to respond to hundreds of thousands of Emergency Roadside Service calls over the year-end travel period,” Ali said.

AAA rescued nearly 920,000 motorists nationwide over the year-end holiday travel period last year, with more than 30,000 in the DMV, and nearly 18,000 in Maryland alone.

Our Gift to You

In an effort to ensure safe travels, AAA is offering the following Holiday Membership discounts:

• JOIN AAA for as low as $49/year
• DISCOUNTED: 1st Additional Household Member
• SAVE: $20 Enrollment Fee waived for all Membership levels
• DISCOUNT: $5.00 Instant Savings with AAA Automatic Renewal

DID YOU KNOW?

Ten things you may not know about AAA Membership:

1. AAA gets you back on the road. AAA doesn’t just tow your car. More than 50% of the time AAA’s Emergency Roadside Service crews are able to fix the problem on the spot so Members can continue on their way.
2. AAA Discounts equal savings. The average savings among AAA Members who use AAA discounts is $170 a year. AAA Members earn automatic savings when they shop with any of our more than 100,000 discount partners, without having to wait for bargains, wrestle crowds, or clip coupons. Simply shop through our website to score exclusive discounts at home and when you travel. AAA has discounted movie and theme park tickets, as well as hotels, restaurants and retailers. Click here for a list of AAA Discounts and Rewards partners.
3. AAA Battery Program can replace your bad battery on the spot.
4. AAA will bring you gas if you run out and provides lock-out services if you lock your keys in your car.
5. AAA rescues bicyclists. AAA doesn’t just help if your car breaks down, but also if your bike breaks down! AAA will transport you and your bike to safety.
6. AAA Membership travels with YOU, not your vehicle, so you are protected as the driver or passenger in your own car, a friend’s car, or any car.
7. AAA Protects Your Pets too. AAA Members can receive a special discount of up to 20% off on Spot Pet Insurance, which provides unparalleled access to comprehensive and affordable pet insurance coverage for your furry companions.
8. AAA has Car Care Insurance and Travel Centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, with 12 in Maryland and nine in Virginia. Click here for locations. Car Care Centers offer traditional services, such as travel and insurance, in addition to car repairs. Maryland locations also offer Tag and Titling Services.
9. AAA Members receive free Identity Theft monitoring with enrollment in ProtectMyID®.
10. AAA travel advisors are industry experts and often know of special savings, benefits, excursions or must see places that you don’t want to miss while you are on vacation AND their expertise is FREE.

You can join AAA or give the gift of membership this holiday without even leaving your home, by calling 1.866.MEMBERS (1.866.636.2377) or going on-line to AAA.com/BeReady.