| Winters get harder as one travels upwards. | | | | benefits. This means that they will send a tow |
| Winters in Canada can be especially difficult. Even | | | | truck out to test a battery. If it can be boosted, |
| the more northerly states of the U. S. Experience | | | | they'll do so and the club member can continue on |
| severe cold weather and horrible road conditions | | | | their way. If the battery won't start, usually the |
| during this merry season of snowscapes and | | | | club membership will offer a new battery for a |
| snowflakes. Having an auto club membership can | | | | good price, anything to get the driver going again. |
| save drivers a great deal of hassle but also give | | | | It is important to plan for situations in advance. |
| that extra security against the worst case | | | | When it comes to young or elderly drivers, or |
| scenario. | | | | any family member really, it's good to have a |
| There are many benefits to having a membership | | | | membership in a popular auto club. If a young |
| in a popular auto club. Some auto clubs are all | | | | driver needs roadside help, it's nicer to think of |
| about providing necessary services to drivers and | | | | them having a reputable towing company come |
| car lovers. Others seem to be an off-shoot of | | | | to their aid. And family members would appreciate |
| popular brand names such as gasoline or car | | | | knowing that they're taken care of if anything |
| dealerships or popular car repair shops. Choosing | | | | goes wrong, that someone will come and help |
| one only means going over the list of benefits, | | | | them get home to their loved ones. |
| and is something that shouldn't be left until one's | | | | Many of the things that drivers take for granted |
| car breaks down. | | | | are offered by a membership in an auto club. |
| Typical benefits of a car club involve things such | | | | Having a tire go flat or running out of gas are |
| as towing and winching or extrication services. | | | | rare occurrences for people. These things simply |
| There are any number of reasons for a tow to | | | | don't happen all the time. However, in the rare |
| be necessary. If a car breaks down and can't be | | | | case that one does, it's nice to know that a tow |
| moved of its own accord, having a number to call | | | | truck will bring a spare tire or come and give a |
| for a free local towing company is very helpful. In | | | | broken down car a lift to a car mechanic. Some |
| other cases, mud, sand at the beach or a poorly | | | | memberships also include a rental car. Tow trucks |
| cared for road can all disable a car's tires. This | | | | will also often delivery gas if someone has run out |
| may mean it needs to be towed or winched and | | | | and can't easily get to it. This is especially |
| pulled out of that area. | | | | important in the winter months when people can |
| Another popular use for membership in an auto | | | | and do die from exposure to the cold and not |
| club is that of battery boosting. Canadian winters | | | | knowing how to survive a bad situation. |
| are especially harsh on batteries for cars. In many | | | | Even in Canada, many people hop into their cars |
| parts of the country, people still aren't aware of | | | | without jackets or proper winter clothing. There is |
| the benefits of plugging a vehicle in at night. Some | | | | a belief by many that they'll be in and out of their |
| don't realize it can be a necessity. In the morning, | | | | vehicles so quickly that they won't need to |
| some batteries are sluggish and just need a boost | | | | prepare for the worst case scenario. Having an |
| from a working car to get going. This happens on | | | | auto club membership is a part of that ever |
| the worst and coldest nights. | | | | important preparation, just like having blankets, |
| Some cars will start at home but once out on the | | | | food and flares in the trunk at all times. Winter is |
| road, the battery just gets too cold. Many car | | | | a harsh season. |
| clubs have roadside service as one of their | | | | |