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Reciprocal services overseas

AA Members are entitled to reciprocal benefits from clubs around the world that are members of the FIA.

Getting AA Member reciprocal services overseas

Entitlements vary in each country. On your arrival, contact the local club to confirm the reciprocal services that are available. You may be required to present your AA Membership card prior to being entitled to services.

Australia

Each state in Australia has a separate club. These clubs operate independently. All recognise each other's members equally though please note reciprocal service does not extend to the club facilities of the RACV in Melbourne or the RACA in Sydney.

Reciprocal services include:

Roadside assistance - call 1311 11 for nationwide breakdown assistance.
Towing (free of charge up to 10 km in metropolitan areas and 40 km in rural areas)
Road information, touring and technical services
Traffic advisory
Insurance and finance

Australian motoring clubs

New South Wales - NRMA Motoring & Services
Victoria - Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Ltd.
Queensland - Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited
South Australia - Royal Automobile Association of South Australia Inc.
Western Australia - The Royal Automobile Club of W.A. (Inc.)
Tasmania - The Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Limited
Australian Capital Territory - NRMA Motoring & Services
Northern Territory - Automobile Association of the Northern Territory Inc.

USA

The American Automobile Association (AAA) has approximately 60 FIA club members. These clubs are independent and may use their individual state name. Most clubs provide emergency assistance within a set perimeter. Reciprocal services include:

Roadside assistance - call 1-800-AAA-HELP (222-4357)
Battery assistance, flat tyres, key lockouts & fuel delivery services
Free towing service (within a three mile radius)
Touring information, maps and handbooks
Insurance

Canada

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has 9 FIA club members. Reciprocal services include:

Roadside assistance - call 1-800-CAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)
Free towing service (within a 5km radius)
Road information, touring and technical services
Traffic advisory
Insurance and finance

Europe

Reciprocal services vary within European countries. In most cases, once you contact a local club, roadside assistance will be available at a discounted member rate. For example:

Italy - Payment required for breakdown and towing service. Breakdown service fees are discounted - call 803 116.
France - This is a call centre service only. Your call for roadside assistance will be directed to a local garage. You'll be required to pay the garage fee - call 0800 08 92 22.
Germany - Roadside assistance provided free of charge by ADAC - call 0180 222 22 22. If ADAC is not available, roadside assistance is provided by ADAC's contractual partners at your expense.
Netherlands - Roadside assistance provided free of charge by ANWB upon presenting your AA Membership card - call 088 2692 888

United Kingdom

AA United Kingdom no longer provides free reciprocal emergency road services. If you call for roadside assistance, you'll need to pay a fixed call out fee of £94 (payable by credit card). If a garage is called, you'll also need to pay this fee.

Roadside assistance - call 0800 028 9018

For general information call 08705 500 600