CAA - Still Relevant to Canadians

April 22 2010 by Bryson Forbes

road-trip-canada.jpgThe Canadian Automobile Association (or CAA as many of us fondly refer to it) was founded in 1913 as a non-profit federation. Today it remains relevant and continues to thrive with more than five million members, nine clubs and 148 offices throughout Canada.

But how has it remained so strong?

The answer is simple. It achieves its mandate of providing exceptional value to members every day.

Here are 10 things you might not know about CAA:

  1. CAA traces its roots back to 1903, when 27 motorists formed a club to help owners of a new invention known as a "horseless carriage".
  2. It's not just a simple Trip Tik anymore--now it's interactive! Download CAA's new iPhone app which includes GPS for roadside assistance, as well as directions and information about ways to save money along the way.
  3. CAA is committed to green initiatives and, in fact, they're trying to find ways to save you money on gas usage while in turn reducing your carbon footprint.
  4. CAA members get discounts at more than 300 merchants across the country. They vary by region, but check out some of the marquee names including Petro-Canada, Best Western and AMJ Campbell, to name a few. Click here for more CAA Partners.
  5. Annual memberships start as low as $19.
  6. CAA offers e-billing, which makes joining or renewing simple and easy.
  7. Every dollar earned in the CAA Dollars membership loyalty rewards program is equal to one Canadian dollar. CAA Dollars can be redeemed for a wide variety of products and services.
  8. Cardholders of the CAA MasterCard from MBNA Canada pay no annual fee and earn CAA Dollars with every purchase.
  9. Don't know what to buy the person who has it all? CAA offers a gift membership -you save on the fee and get a free gift for yourself at the same time.
  10. With its efforts to promote and encourage roadside safety, CAA has taken a leadership position on many topics including a sober look at such important life and death issues as drinking and driving.
Are you a member of CAA? What benefits do you appreciate?

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