As far as roadside assistance is concerned, AAA is the best auto club to join. You can get fast, friendly service when your car breaks down or when you need a couple gallons of gas to get you to the nearest station. What you might not know, however, is that a membership to AAA can also provide you with substantial discounts at numerous businesses and retailers nationwide.
The savings provided by your AAA membership far outweigh the amount you’ll pay in membership fees. Even if you don’t ever use the roadside assistance or other membership benefits, you can still use that plastic card for discounts at all of your favorite places.
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: Approved Auto Repair
AAA memberships provide you not only with roadside assistance, but also with discounts on auto repair when you use an approved auto repair (AAR) business in your area. With AAA, you save a minimum of 10% on both parts and labor, and you can find a list of participating auto repair shops at AAA.com. Currently, the maximum discount is $50 in most states, but this can still be a great way to save money.
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: Prescriptions
Currently, AAA memberships come with a 15% savings on brand-name prescriptions and up to a 35% savings on generic prescriptions. You’ll have to get a prescription savings card in order to use this membership discount, but it’s well worth it to fill out the additional paperwork. This isn’t an insurance plan and how much you save will depend on the drug and the pharmacy you use.
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: Barnes & Noble
If you shop for books at aaa.com/barnesandnoble, you can get an additional 5% savings on regularly-priced items as well as discounted items. This is great if you purchase a lot of books online or if you order textbooks through Barnes & Noble. Just remember that this discount doesn’t apply if you shop at a Barnes & Noble store front.
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: Dell Computers
If you’re in the market for a new computer, make sure you have your AAA card handy. If you shop online at aaa.com/dell or if you call Dell at 866-609-1139, you can use your card to get a promotional code worth 6% off of all Dell merchandise.You can also get a discount on other merchandise (10%) by shopping at Circuit City.
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: Geek Squad
Your AAA membership can also help you out if you need some repairs conducted on your computer. Your card will get you a 20% discount on Geek Squad services, including Wireless Networking Installation, ISP Service and Data Transfer or Data Backup. They are also currently offering a special 20% off installation of Windows Vista OS. When you call Geek Squad (800-GEEK SQUAD) enter the promotional code AAA-1 (2221).
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: LensCrafters
If you wear glasses or contacts, you may be in luck with your AAA membership. Your card can get you some healthy savings on glasses and accessories (30%), eye exams (30%), individual lenses or frames (15%) and non-disposable contact lenses (15%). To use your discount, you can shop at LensCrafters.com or visit a local storefront using your card and Promotional Code 1812200.
Discounts with Your AAA Membership: Mattress Giant
Getting tired of your old mattress? AAA can help again. Members get a 10% discount on twin and full mattresses and headboards and a 15% discount on queen and king sets. The only mattresses that don’t apply to this offer are Tempur-Pedic mattresses and anything on the floor at a discount or close-out rate.
There are plenty other discounts your AAA membership provides. To get a full list, you can visit AAA.com.
