• Motor clubs offer service to drivers in a variety of ways, from towing to fixing a flat tire.young red-haired woman with her broken car. image by ta_samaya from Fotolia.com
  
  Auto motor clubs are organizations that individuals can join for a yearly fee. Members are generally given a membership card and benefits, ranging from roadside assistance to travel discounts. Some insurance companies offer motor club memberships for a separate fee, allowing members the convenience of having their insurance policy and auto club membership through the same company. Auto motor clubs offer peace of mind; their members know that help will be available when they need assistance related to their automobiles.
  
  

AAA

• Formerly known as the American Automobile Association, AAA is one the better-known motor clubs. Officially formed in 1902, AAA was initially started to lobby for driver and passenger rights. The club has more than 50 million members, as of 2010, and has greatly broadened its membership offerings. AAA motor club offers roadside assistance and free towing to the nearest service station, or anywhere else within five miles. Members receive discounts at certain hotels, restaurants, rental car agencies and shops. Access is provided to AAA's travel agency along with its free maps and tour book guides. AAA also offers life insurance as well as insurance coverage for automobiles, homes and condominiums, watercraft and recreational vehicles.
  
  AAA National Headquarters
  
  1000 AAA Drive
  
  Heathrow, FL 32746
  
  800-222-6424
  
  aaa.com
  
  

Allstate Motor Club

• The Allstate Motor Club was established in 1961 and quickly became the first national motor club to offer superior roadside benefits, such as towing reimbursement, theft reward and accidental death insurance. Members have access to roadside assistance and free towing back to the service provider or to any other location up to the benefit limit. The benefit limit for towing ranges from $50 under the Road Security Plan to $250 under the Platinum Elite Plan. Allstate offers rewards for vehicle theft witnesses and hit-and-run witnesses. Car rental and hotel discounts are offered, as well as Allstate's own online booking service that helps members save on flights. Allstate Motor Club is affiliated with Allstate Insurance Agency, which offers insurance coverage for autos, homes, renters, boats, recreational vehicles, motor homes and businesses.
  
  Allstate Motor Club
  
  P.O. Box 3094
  
  Arlington Heights, IL 60006-3094
  
  800-998-8697
  
  allstatemotorclub.com
  
  

Paragon Motor Club

• Focusing on basic, quality service, Paragon Motor Club was created for customers who prefer a simple and affordable auto club option. Paragon doesn't include a lot of extra features. Instead, it offers progressive levels of emergency roadside service and expense protection at prices designed for a variety of budgets. Its roadside assistance and road hazard memberships can be purchased for automobiles, motorcycles, RVs and travel trailers. The maximum towing limit is 15 miles on the Classic plan and 100 miles on the Advantage plan. It also offers three different levels of extended auto warranty contracts for cars, trucks and SUVs.
  
  Paragon Motor Club
  
  P.O. Box 162526
  
  Austin, TX 78716
  
  866-247-3728
  
  paragonmotorclub.com
  
  

GM Motor Club

• The GM Motor Club offers a no-strings-attached approach to auto clubs. There are no hidden costs or out-of-pocket expenses, and GM has no mileage or dollar limit on towing. Another advantage is there is no set limit of service calls members can make. GM Motor Club offers emergency expense coverage for members involved in accidents more than 100 miles away from home. Free maps and customized trip planning packages are available, as well as savings at more than 65,000 merchants. Owning a GM car is not required to become a member.
  
  GM Motor Club
  
  P.O. Box 66937
  
  St. Louis, MO 63166
  
  800-997-6651
  
  gmmotorclub.com