The Best Motor Clubs Are More Than Roadside Assistance

Membership in a motor club provides useful benefits that protect motorists and professional drivers alike. When comparing motor club offerings, consider the range of benefits and services that offer real value for the cost of membership beyond just roadside assistance.

Once available only through national clubs and their state affiliates or from the major oil companies, motor club memberships are now offered by insurance companies, credit card companies and other professional service providers. Other organizations, such as MCA Motor Club, operate independently and offer a wide range of member benefits.

Although today’s cars and trucks are manufactured to be much more efficient and reliable than those made in the past, breakdowns do happen. And traffic accidents are a fact of life for anyone who spends time behind the wheel. Other considerations include annual contracts or pay-as-you-go membership, trip interruption expense reimbursement and legal services.

As one of the leading motor clubs offering memberships to residents of the U.S. and Canada, MCA offers a range of member benefits with features that often go beyond the run-of-the-mill motor club. Among the many benefits MCA offers are:

Roadside Assistance

• Year-round 24-hour roadside assistance: minor mechanical, tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery and vehicle lock-outs.
• Unlimited towing: no fee towing to the nearest service shop for all member plans and to your destination up to 100 miles away under the premium plans.
• RV towing coverage: Total Security Plan pays up to $100 towards towing of RVs, motorcycles, boat trailers and other uncommon vehicles.

Legal Assistance

• Traffic ticket bonds: Member card can be used in lieu of cash up to $500 in many states instead of forfeiting a driver’s license.
• Bail bonds: Plans will arrange payment of up to $25,000 arrest bond for serious a traffic accident offense.
• Legal representation: Covers up to $200 legal expenses for moving violations and up to $2,000 for accidents involving a death or serious injury.

Travel Planning

• Emergency travel and living expense coverage: Up to $500 for auto rental, bus or train travel, meals and lodging expenses from an accident or breakdown.
• Travel planning and assistance: Custom maps, itineraries and reservations included with some plans.
• Discounts on travel: Money-saving deals on lodging, resorts and car rental.

Other Benefits

• Stolen vehicle reward: Theft deterrent included in all plans pays up to $5,000 for arrest of thief or information leading to arrest.
• Credit card protection: All plans include up to $50 per card reimbursement for lost or stolen credit cards.