Media Contact: Cynthia Harris

Emeryville, CA, December 9, 2011

When it comes to holiday budgets, shoppers are always looking to save. That’s where AAA can help. By giving a AAA Gift Membership to those they care about, shoppers will be providing year round peace of mind and protection to family members. AAA members can also stretch their gift-giving budgets by taking advantage of member discounts each holiday season.

“Holiday gifts don’t need to break the bank this year,” said Cynthia Harris, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “When members reach for their wallet they should remember that the same card they use for emergency roadside service can provide savings on their holiday shopping as well.”

Show Your AAA Card & Save on holiday shopping at many retailers such as:

• DELL Computer Systems: Up to 10, 20, 30 % or more on select items

• Bath & Body Works: 25 % off your online purchase

• Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Outlet Stores: 10 % off purchases

• Barnes & Noble.com: 10 % off and free shipping on qualifying orders of $25 or more

• Payless ShoeSource: 10 % off regularly priced shoes and accessories

• The UPS Store: 15 percent off on select services and 5% off on UPS shipping

• Target.com. $10 off online purchases of $100 or more

• FTD.com: 20 percent off any floral arrangement, plant or gift item

AAA members can find more online savings by visiting www.aaa.com/discounts. Until December 31, AAA will waive the $17 dollar enrollment fee with the purchase of a AAA Gift Membership.

With a AAA Gift Membership, members can expect fast and efficient emergency roadside assistance which is an exclusive benefit of being a member. It is designed to get you back on the road as quickly as possible by providing battery service, tire change, fuel delivery, lockout service, and free towing up to five miles, with a AAA Classic Membership. AAA Membership provides each member with Emergency Road Service up to four times in a membership year.

Other AAA member benefits include:

• DMV services at AAA Branch Offices

• AAA travel discounts and travel counselors

• Discounts on AAA Insurance

• Savings at local restaurants and retail stores

• Free AAA maps and AAA Tourbooks

AAA Northern California offers a wide array of automotive, travel, insurance, DMV, financial services and consumer discounts to over 4 million members. AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers since it was founded more than 100 years ago.