The Best AAA Membership Hacks

If you own a car or travel frequently, having a membership with the American Automobile Association (AAA) can offer a range of benefits that can help you in many ways. From emergency roadside assistance to travel planning, AAA can be a valuable resource. Here’s an outline of different AAA membership hacks you might not know about!

What is a AAA Membership?

AAA stands for the American Automobile Association. It is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America, providing services like emergency roadside assistance, travel planning, insurance and even discounts on products and services. Most people don’t know, it’s actually a non-profit organization!

Most people associate AAA with Emergency Roadside Assistance. Whether you have a flat tire, a dead battery, or need a tow, AAA membership can help! As a member, you can call the AAA emergency hotline 24/7 to get assistance. They can also help you with things like lockout services, fuel delivery, and jump-starts.

Some Unique AAA Membership Hacks

You guys know I’m all about life hacks & maximizing benefits. So let’s chat about ways you can get the most bang for your buck & bonus features of having a AAA membership!

1. Battery Replacement: If your battery dies, AAA will come to you and replace it, literally wherever you’re at. Saving you the time and hassle of having to find a replacement and install it yourself.
2. DMV Services: AAA also offers DMV services to its members. Members can renew their vehicle registration, get a replacement title and even order personalized license plates through AAA. Some AAA offices even offer DMV services, so you can avoid long wait times at the DMV.
3. Notary Services: AAA offers notary services! So if you need a document notarized, you can get it done at your local office. This can be really helpful if you need a document notarized outside of regular business hours.
4. TripTik Travel Planner: The TripTik Travel Planner is another unique hack of a AAA membership. Members can use the online tool to plan their route, find hotels and attractions along the way and get driving directions.
5. International Driving: Planning a trip to a foreign country, you may need an international driving permit! AAA can help you get one!
6. Movie Tickets: You can actually save a ton of money on movie tickets & concessions if you buy your tickets online with a AAA membership!
7. File Your Taxes: AAA members get 25% off federal & state filings and those savings also apply to TaxAct’s Audit Defense, Refund Transfer, and E-File Concierge. 
8. Solar for Your Home: SunPower designs, builds, and installs all-in-one, complete home solar power systems. They offer AAA members an exclusive $1,000 rebate when they buy or lease a home solar system!
9. Discounted Tickets: That’s right, you can even get discounts on Disneyland tickets! Plus, other events like concerts & sporting events.
10. Pet Insurance: Spot Pet Insurance helps you protect your pet in case of accidents, illnesses, behavioral issues, etc. AAA members save with a special 10% AAA group member discount.
11. Airport Lounge Access: The Club brand offers airport lounge access to all passengers at select airports arond the country, regardless of carrier or class of ticket with no membership required. AAA Members save 15% on standard day passes.
12. Home Appliances: Samsung Appliances offers AAA members up to 30% off sitewide for home appliances and TVs. That includes refrigerators, cooking ranges, and microwave ovens as well as washers, dryers, vacuums and more.
13. Hotel Deals: AAA offers tons of deals and is counts on hotels worldwide. You can save on nightly rates with AAA’s preferred partners: Best Western, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and MGM Resorts. All AAA rates are eligible for partner loyalty points credit. Plus, partner hotels often offer bonuses like free breakfast or parking.
14. Cell Phone: Get up to a $100 rebate via a prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile and bring over two voice lines!
15. The UPS Store: Get up to 30% off online print services and 5% off shipping. 
16. Office Supplies: Members can save up to 75% off Best Value items at Office Depot, plus discounts on more than 90,000 additional items online and in-store.
17. Home Security: AAA works with SimpliSafe to provide a member discount on home security. Members save 15% off SimpliSafe systems, plus an HD indoor security camera and a month of monitoring service for free.
18. Meal Kits: AAA offers discounts on home meal kit services from Home Chef, Green Chef & HelloFresh!
19. Glasses & Sunglasses: Members save at LensCrafters with 50% off lenses with a frame purchase, 30% off non-prescription sunglasses, and 15% off lens- or frame-only purchases. Other discounts include 30% off eye exams and 10% off contact lenses at participating locations. Plus, your can get 15% off on sunglasses from brands like Ray-Ban & Person.
20. Disaster Preparedness Kits: Ready America sells emergency kits, evacuation kits for pets, pool pumps, and other supplies to help prepare for natural disasters. They offer AAA discounts up to 36%!

You can read more about their discounts & membership options here!

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