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AAA Benefits Guide

   

Your Guide to Membership Benefits


Welcome to the AAA Family

> AAA Benefits at a Glance
> Know Your Membership Types
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> Roadside Assistance
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We are delighted to have you as a member of AAA Colorado. AAA Colorado, a not-for profit company, was founded in 1922. Currently, we have 14 offices in Colorado with a membership of more than 500,000.

As a member, you have at your command a nationwide network dedicated to serving you and 50 million other members in more than 1,000 offices in the United States and Canada.

Please look over your Member Handbook. Get to know your AAA Services and use them. Feel free to call us, visit your local AAA branch office, or visit us online whenever you need assistance.

It will be our pleasure to serve you.

Tony DeNovellis
President & CEO


  AAA Benefits at a Glance

Roadside Assistance - You never know when you'll need us. Any car. Any time. 24/7 nationwide. 1-800-AAA-HELP.

AAA Insurance- AAA Colorado represents a number of the region's most competitive and highly rated insurance companies. We offer members auto, home, and life insurance. Member discounts may be available.

AAA Colorado AutoSource - Simply the easiest way to purchase a vehicle of any kind. AAA Colorado members have been coming to us for years for their cars.

AAA Travel - See us when planning your next trip. You'll find a full-service travel agency staffed by experienced Travel Professionals at every AAA Colorado office.

Show Your Card & Save Program - More than 150,000 participating vendors worldwide offer discounts to AAA members.

Hotel Discounts - Call 1-866-AAA-SAVE to book your next room and get your AAA discount of up to 30% off! Available at over 12,000 locations worldwide.

Hertz Car Rental Discounts - AAA offers exclusive member benefits of up to 20% off with every Hertz car rental. Call 1-800-654-3080 to book your next car rental.

TourBooks and Maps - Auto Travel Planning - Included in your membership are AAA TourBooks and Maps. Our professional counselors can recommend the drive vacation of a lifetime. AAA makes road trip planning easy.

TripTik - Visit aaa.com to plan your next road trip. Customize your route and get detailed maps and construction information.

EnCompass Magazine - Your member publication includes articles on how to get the most out of your AAA membership.

Approved Auto Repair and Auto Body Repair - AAA members receive a limited warranty, dispute resolution and more at these facilities.

Credit Card & Other Services - Member credit card, Auto theft reward and more.

Internet Services - Your travel, insurance, financial and AAA account services are all available at aaa.com.

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Know Your Membership Type


Primary Membership - An individual membership that entitles you to all the services, benefits and protection offered by AAA.

Associate Membership - Primary members can extend their AAA membership to include a spouse or one other resident adult and children under the age of 25 who reside in the household or are away at school as a student. Associate members must hold the same level of service as the primary member.


AAA Basic - Entitles you to all the standard club benefits and services.
Benefits include:
  • Towing up to 4 miles.
  • Up to $50 in locksmith services.
  • Fuel delivery at current retail price.
AAA Plus can be added to your basic membership at any time and takes effect five (5) days after processing your application.

AAA Plus - Add even more value to your basic membership by upgrading to Plus.
Benefits include:
  • Towing up to 100 miles.
  • Up to $100 in locksmith services.
  • Up to $700 reimbursement to continue a trip if your vehicle is disabled due to a collision accident at least 100 miles away from home.
  • Fuel delivery at no charge.

AAA Plus RV Rider - Extends the benefits of AAA Plus membership to cover registered motorhomes, pickup trucks with campers, travel trailers and motorcycles.

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When you join AAA, you receive a membership card good for one year. It entitles you to benefits even if you're not in your own vehicle, so carry it with you at all times.

  Quick Compare

Roadside Services
All Membership Levels: Whether you're driving across country or across town, AAA is there. And, you will be covered in ANY car — whether you riding or driving. Includes up to (4) four Roadside Assistance events during the anniversary year.

Eligible Vehicles
Basic and Plus: Registered four-wheeled vehicles.
Plus RV: Covers registered motorhomes, pickup trucks with campers, travel trailers and motorcycles. Excludes boat trailers, animal trailers, etc.

Towing
Basic: Up to 4 miles from the point of disablement at no charge.
Plus and Plus RV: Up to 100 miles of free towing in any direction from point of disablement.

Lockout Service
Basic: Attempt to gain entry or locksmith service will be provided up to $50.
Plus and Plus RV: Attempt to gain entry or locksmith service will be provided up to $100.

Fuel Delivery
Basic: Deliver of a limited supply of fuel to your disabled vehicle to enable you to reach the nearest open service station. Charge current pump price.
Plus and Plus RV: Fuel delivered at no cost to you.


Extricating / Winching
Basic: One truck, one operator. Charge if special equipment or more than one truck/person is required, up to 30 minutes Associated costs may be at your expense.
Plus and Plus RV: One hour free service by a second truck and operator at the scene, up to 1 hour.

Battery Boost
All Membership Levels: Attempt to start your licensed vehicle. Provides jump-start and, if needed, battery replacement service where available. Offers exclusive AAA member prices.

Flat Tire
All Membership Levels: Install an inflated, serviceable spare tire. If no spare is available, vehicle will be towed according to towing benefit.

Trip Interruption
Basic: Not applicable.
Plus and Plus RV: Trip is interrupted due to a collision accident. The accident must occur while driving an eligible vehicle 100 or more miles away from home and be reported to the police (and/or your insurance company). Members will be reimbursed up to $700 for one of the following provided these expenses are incurred within 48 hours following the accident.
  • Max 7-day rental of a replacement vehicle to your final destination from the location of the accident.
  • Lodging and meals at the location of the accident while your eligible vehicle is being repaired.
  • Commercial transportation to one destination from the location of the accident.

    Passport Photos
    All Membership Levels: Reduced rate for AAA members.

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      Roadside Assistance     24/7 Keeps You On the Go!

    AAA is here to help when the vehicle you are driving or riding in becomes disabled. Roadside Assistance is available to members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AAA's goal is to get you "on the go."

    Service Highlights
    • AAA Membership covers you in a registered, eligible vehicle in which you are riding or driving.
    • Your membership includes up to four (4) Roadside Assistance events per member per membership year.
    • For identification, safety and security purposes, we request that you be with the vehicle at the time of disablement and when the service vehicle arrives.
    • A valid membership card and identification will be required at the time of service.
    • Service may include an attempt to make the vehicle operable.
    • Roadside Assistance benefits are non-transferable.
    How to obtain Roadside Assistance

    Colorado AAA members can access service by calling:

    Denver Metro area: 303-753-8800
    Elsewhere in Colorado and throughout the U.S.: 1-800-AAA HELP (1-800-222-4357)
    Or online at aaa.com

    What vehicles are eligible?
    • Basic / Plus - registered light passenger vehicles (i.e. sedans, SUV's , Mini-vans and pickup trucks up to 1 ton capacity). Vehicles must be able to be safely accessed from a normally traveled road or an established thoroughfare, such as a county-maintained road.
           
      • Dual-wheel light passenger vehicles are eligible for all services except inside the tire service.    
      • Rented passenger and commercial vehicles, within size limits above, except taxis and limousines, are eligible for roadside assistance.
    • Plus RV / Motorcycle - registered motor homes, pickup trucks with campers, travel trailers and motorcycles. Vehicles must be able to be safely accessed from a normally traveled road or an established thoroughfare, such as a county-maintained road.
           
      • Non trailers such as utility, animal, watercraft, motorcycle, lawn equipment, ATV, and automobile trailers are not covered.
    What if we can't fix your vehicle?
    When your vehicle cannot be made operable by providing the services covered by your membership, AAA Colorado will help you find the nearest open place of repair. If a repair facility cannot be located, we will assist you in obtaining lodging or alternative transportation.
    Charges for services that exceed the benefits listed will be at the prevailing hourly or mileage rate of the region where the service is provided.

    Requesting reimbursement for roadside assistance
    To request reimbursement for Roadside Assistance, submit the proof of payment within 90 days of service to;

    AAA Colorado
    Attention: Reimbursement Department
    4100 E. Arkansas Ave
    Denver, CO 80222

    AAA may adjust or deny reimbursement for service provided by individuals or companies not normally engaged in providing Roadside Assistance for AAA organizations.

    Roadside Assistance check acceptance
    Your personal check for up to $250 will be accepted by any independent contract facility providing Roadside Assistance or repairs for AAA members. A valid membership card and identification must be presented at the time of payment. The name on the check must match the member name.

    A word about Roadside Assistance
    Roadside Assistance should not be used as a substitute for proper vehicle maintenance. Each member may request Roadside Assistance as often as needed. AAA provides up to four (4) service calls for each primary and associate member during a membership year, except for charges required of the member for certain services (as explained in these guidelines.) After four (4) service calls, the member will pay at the scene or, at AAA's discretion, be billed for each additional call. A member who does not pay this bill may become ineligible for benefits and subject his or her membership to nonrenewal or cancellation.

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    Special Services

    EnCompass Magazine
    Published six times per year, this is your member publication which includes articles about how to get the most value out of your AAA Colorado membership. Each issue contains travel articles, details on AAA programs, discount information for a variety of services, website updates, advocacy efforts and how-to articles about your car, travel, and driving tips. For more information or to advertise in EnCompass call 1-877-244-9790 ext 8207. EnCompass articles are also available for review on our website.

    Trip Interruption Benefits Due to Collision Accident - Plus & Plus/RV Members
    AAA Plus and Plus/RV members are entitled to one of the following benefits when a trip away from home is interrupted due to a collision accident. The accident must occur while driving an eligible vehicle 100 or more miles away from home and be reported by the local police (and/or your insurance company). Members will be reimbursed up to $700 for one of the following, provided these expenses are incurred within 48 hours following the accident.
    • Maximum seven (7)-day rental of a replacement vehicle to your final destination from the location of the accident; or
    • Commercial lodging and meals in the locality of the accident while your eligible vehicle is being repaired; or
    • Commercial transportation to one destination from the location of the accident.


    Reimbursement must be requested within 90 days of the accident and member must be active with AAA Colorado.
    $1,000/$2,000 Auto Theft Reward
    Car thieves are reluctant to steal an automobile that is safeguarded by the world's largest automobile club. AAA offers a $1,000 reward to anyone (except peace officers) who provides information to police that leads to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons stealing a AAA Colorado member's car. The person who files a claim for the reward must provide written notice to AAA within 90 days after the conviction.

    In addition, AAA Plus and AAA Plus/RV provide auto theft rewards of $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person vandalizing, stealing or using your vehicle in a hit-and-run accident. To be eligible, the vehicle must be registered in the name of a AAA Plus or AAA Plus/RV member.


    Legal Reimbursement
    Members of AAA Colorado are entitled to reimbursement of attorney's fees for defense of certain traffic violations as outlined below. Violations must have occurred while the member was in good standing with AAA.

    The member, if arrested or charged with a traffic violation arising from the use of an automobile, will be reimbursed, upon presentation of a paid bill from the attorney who actually participated in a trial in defense of such alleged violation. Reimbursement must be requested within 90 days of receipt of the paid invoice from the attorney. The member must plead not guilty, as per the following schedule:

    For the defense of negligent homicide or manslaughter:
    Original trial            Limit $1,000
    For appeal              Limit $1,000

    For the defense of reckless driving:
    Original trial            Limit $100

    For the defense of other traffic violations:
    Original hearing             Limit $75
    For appeal              $75

    Plea bargaining before court date or outside court chambers will negate reimbursement of legal fees.

    AAA Plus or AAA RV members receive higher reimbursement as follows:

    For the defense of negligent homicide or manslaughter:
    Original trial             Limit $1,500
    For appeal            $1,500

    For the defense of reckless driving:
    Original trial              Limit $150

    For the defense of other traffic violations:
    Original hearing            Limit $100
    For appeal            Limit $100

    Exclusions

    The following are not covered by legal reimbursement benefits:
    • Fees for attorneys in defense of any charge when member is also charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, driving while intoxicated or driving on a suspended or revoked license/registration.
    • Fees for witnesses, subpoenas, plans, photographs and maps, fines and court cost. Fees for defending second or subsequent charges arising out of one occurrence.
    • Commercial vehicles
    • Plea bargaining before court date or outside court chambers will negate reimbursement of legal fees.
    Legislative services

    Since AAA began in 1902, improving our nation's highways has been among AAA's primary goals. AAA Colorado represents its members to the Colorado legislature on a variety of issues to ensure the safety of all travelers. These efforts are a key component of our service to members. AAA encourages you to communicate your views to us so that we can continue to represent all members accurately and actively.

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    Keeping In Touch With AAA.

    Our privacy policy
    AAA respects your right to privacy. From time to time, you may receive information or offers for value-added membership features. These are offered only by providers or partners who meet our high quality standards and who are committed to respecting your privacy as a AAA member. If you prefer not to receive these types of communication, write us with your full name, address and membership number at AAA Colorado, 4100 E. Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO 80222.

    If you lose your membership card
    We're happy to provide a replacement. Please send a written request by mail to our main Denver office at 4100 E. Arkansas Ave, Denver, CO 80222, call 1-877-244-9790 ext 8150 or submit your request online.

    Continue benefits when you move
    You can transfer your AAA membership to a AAA affiliate in another state if you move. Simply notify AAA Colorado in writing or email, six weeks before you relocate so that we can make sure you enjoy uninterrupted benefits and protection.

    Want to work for AAA?
    There's a world of opportunity at AAA Colorado. We are looking for professional travel consultants, insurance professionals, cashiers, customer service representatives and Roadside Assistance dispatcher to work in a fun, friendly environment. To learn more, call our job hotline at (303) 753-8800 ext. 8762 or visit us online and check out the job in the "Contact Us" section of the site.

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