I've been a member since 1980 and have never regretted it for a minute. Geckos come and go, but AAA has done me a solid every single time I've needed them (those Jeeping years really tested the limits).

Their maps & tourbooks combined with reliable and full human service cannot be beat. Free travelers' cheques and prepaid visas, passport photos, travel assistance, national access (like the time I had to pay my insurance bill in a huge hurry in CO) and all kinds of perks. Windshield chip repair is free, too.

When I had my accident, the inspector looked it over and cut me a rental car check on the spot. My coverage payment arrived within a week and I was driving the new car 2 days later.

Sheesh, I should be getting a commission!