Take Advantage of AAA Membership Benefits and Discounts!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 09:54AM 
The Automobile Club is a non-profit service organization with over 51 million members, including 6 million in Southern California. If you are not already a member, you should consider becoming one.
You get a lot of value for the basic $48 (as of May 2011) per year membership ($73 for two adults), including towing up to 7 miles, discounted rental cars, emergency fuel delivery, locksmith service, access to AAA offices and services, free maps and travel planning, etc.
But where membership can really pay off are savings on products and services. Here are a few that really stand out (current as of May 2011; subject to change).
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Getting a AAA rate on hotels like Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, Best Western and others can easily save you 5% to 20% on your room, which can more than pay for your AAA membership.
- Barnes & Noble offers a 10% AAA discount on online purchases (www.AAA.com/BarnesandNoble).
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Target offers a 10% AAA discount on all online purchases (see www.AAA.com/Target).
- 10% discount at all Gap Outlet stores with AAA card.
- Save 10% at Discount Tire Centers and Payless Shoe Stores
- Visit a local AAA office (Ventura County locations in Thousand Oaks, Simi, Camarillo, Ventura) and buy Regal (includes Edwards) Movie Theater tickets at up to 40% off regular prices!
- Save 30% on full-priced items at Reebok and Rockport Outlet Stores.
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Save 10% on up to 4 adult entrees at El Torito.
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Save 10% on Amtrak rides and 10% to 15% on airport parking at LAX.
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Save 10% to 30% at Knotts Berry Farm, Aquarium of the Pacific, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Legoland, Sea World and other family attractions.
- 10% off at Mimi's Cafe (locations in Thousand Oaks and Ventura)
Hundreds more discounts listed on the AAA website. There's also a free AAA iPhone and Android app to find AAA discounts in your area.
So even if you don't think you'll need roadside assistance or towing, it could really pay off having a AAA membership. Visit the Auto Club of Southern California website at www.aaa-calif.com for more information.
Reader Comments (1)
Great rates on home & auto insurance too - Joe at the TO office is fantastic, hooked me up!
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