We have had AAA for many years and use the discounts wherever possible. We travel a lot by car cross country and this has come in handy not only for reduced rates for hotel reservations but also for discounts to attractions. A few years ago I was traveling alone to WA state from CA and my car battery died in OR. AAA came out and started my car and checked my battery. I felt so glad I had AAA in a strange city with no one around to help.