Road Trip Smarter with AAA
Before you hit the open road, make sure you’re prepared with all the essentials to create a stress-free journey. It may not be the best part of the trip but packing and preparation is definitely the most important. Here at AAA South Jersey, we want to help you have the road-trip of a lifetime whether it’s two days or two weeks with our 3 P’s method – Prepped, Planned, and Packed!
Get Prepared to Rule the Road
Don’t just pack up the car and step on the gas – make sure your car is ready to take on the highways and hills along the way with a pre-road trip tune-up. Bring your vehicle to a AAA Approved Auto Repair shop (see page 11). All AAA Approved facilities meet stringent requirements for industry certifications, plus members save 10% on labor costs (up to $50) and receive a 24-month, 24,000-mile warranty on parts and labor!* Find an approved facility near you at AAA.com/AutoRepair. Dead car battery? Contact AAA Mobile Battery Service. AAA technicians will come to you to test your battery and charging system where and when you need it. If your battery test fails, a technician will replace your battery on-the-spot to get you back on the road (learn more on page 4). AAA members also save a minimum of $25 on the battery price! Restrictions apply.
Rent For a Road Trip
Not sure about taking your own car for the trek? Don’t worry, we have you covered there too! Instead of putting extra miles on your own vehicle, consider renting an SUV with plenty of cargo space from Hertz, Dollar, or Thrifty. AAA members get all sorts of benefits when booking with Hertz, Dollar, or Thrifty, including discounts of up to 20 percent off base rates. Other perks include free child safety seats (one per rental), waived fees for young renters ages 20-24 and no charge for up to four additional drivers (as long as they’re qualified with AAA memberships). Visit AAA.com/Hertz for details and current promotions.
Plan It Out
Seeing where the open road will take you is one of the best parts of road tripping. Whether it’s a drive across the country or just a trip around town, getting your family from here to there is a breeze with AAA’s TripTik Travel Planner (TripTik.AAA.com). Set map filters to find hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, discounts and attractions along your route. Need general inspiration? Browse pre-planned itineraries on AAA.com/RoadTrips
Trust AAA Inspections at Hotels
For road trips that require an overnight stay, look for hotels with a AAA Diamond designation. Because AAA Diamond designations are awarded only to properties that pass a rigorous, in-person inspection process, you can trust that every AAA Diamond property offers a clean and comfortable experience. To search Diamond hotels and hotel discounts, visit AAA.com/TravelGuides/Hotels or check the AAA TourBook guides.
Brake for Fun—and Discounts
Every good road trip incorporates some stops for fun and play. Find fun things to do along your route—including national parks, state parks, museums, and gardens—by using the TripTik Travel Planner or the AAA Mobile app. For more information about members-only savings on attraction tickets see page 9 or visit AAA.com/Discounts
*Members save a minimum of 10% (up to $50) on repair service labor at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities. Cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon. Valid AAA membership card must be presented at a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility at time of service. All repairs are guaranteed by the AAA Approved Auto Repair facility for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, under normal operating conditions, unless otherwise stated in writing. Other restrictions may apply. See facility for details.
