CAA/AAA membership

[Nadia_H]

CAA = Canadian Automobile Association
AAA = American Automobile Association

Suppose someone residing in Canada has CAA membership; do they have to do anything separate to apply for AAA membership? i was under the impression that CAA and AAA are both affiliates; membership of one automatically entitles you to benefits of the other. But i just looked at the CAA website and it doesn’t seem that way Sorry if i’m asking this in a confusing manner but - do CAA perks such as towing benefits/roadside assistance and all the extras apply equally towards any CAA member driving in the States?

[Nadia_H]

ahaaN :o embarassed Silly me; never mind, i found the answer.

In the United States, CAA members receive the same level of services from AAA Offices as they enjoy throughout Canada. CAA is also a member of three international organizations: Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT), Fédération Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA), and Federacion Intermericana de Touring y Automovil Clubes (FITAC). This means that CAA members have access to services from auto clubs in more than 95 countries.

http://www.caa.ca/e/about/affiliation.shtml

[DeSiMuNdA]

yesh yesh…u answered the question urself

today was the first time i used CAA btw

[Nadia_H]

*Originally posted by DeSiMuNdA: *
**today was the first time i used CAA btw

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Yeah i read about that in the other thread. That’s why i think, if possible, it’s a good idea to have a membership with them… because one never knows when you’ll need their help.

It also helps to have that peace of mind that no matter where one is stranded, at least someone will come with a tow truck to help you out

[DeSiMuNdA]

*Originally posted by Nadia_H: *
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Yeah i read about that in the other thread. That’s why i think, if possible, it’s a good idea to have a membership with them… because one never knows when you’ll need their help.

It also helps to have that peace of mind that no matter where one is stranded, at least someone will come with a tow truck to help you out

yup…very true…the membership with CAA is definitly worth it…covers the driver, regardless of whatever or whoevers car he/she is driving

[Nadia_H]

DM, you know what i heard... not certain how accurate this is - maybe someone else can shed some light on this. You get 5 friend 'courtesy calls' from CAA; for example, if you have CAA membership but a friend of your's (who does not) while driving in another part of the city gets stranded for whatever reason due to his/her car, then you can call CAA and they will provide complimentary assistance to your friend - even if s/he isn't a CAA member. Since CAA membership lasts for one year, you can make five courtesy calls within the space of one year.

That's not too bad, i think...because not everyone can afford that membership and it helps to be able to know you can make 5 courtesy calls in a year incase a friend gets stuck somewhere (which is very likely during Canadian winters).

[DeSiMuNdA]

*Originally posted by Nadia_H: *
DM, you know what i heard… not certain how accurate this is - maybe someone else can shed some light on this. You get 5 friend ‘courtesy calls’ from CAA; for example, if you have CAA membership but a friend of your’s (who does not) while driving in another part of the city gets stranded for whatever reason due to his/her car, then you can call CAA and they will provide complimentary assistance to your friend - even if s/he isn’t a CAA member. Since CAA membership lasts for one year, you can make five courtesy calls within the space of one year.

That’s not too bad, i think…because not everyone can afford that membership and it helps to be able to know you can make 5 courtesy calls in a year incase a friend gets stuck somewhere (which is very likely during Canadian winters).

wow…i haven’t heard of that…that definitly sounds :k:

i’ll have to look into it, and let u know

[CocoNut]

She's right about the courtesy calls. God bless CAA and God bless my friends.