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An automobile association, also referred to as a motoring club, motoring association, or motor club, is an organization, either for-profit or non-profit, which motorists (drivers and vehicle owners) can join to enjoy benefits provided by the club relating to driving a vehicle. There is most often an annual membership fee to join. A membership identification card, valid for the time period of membership paid, is typically issued to the member.

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Typical motor club benefits

Member benefits may include the following:

Motor clubs

Africa

Asia

Bangladesh

Japan

Australia and New Zealand

Europe

Armenia

Austria

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Germany

  • ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobilclub)
  • AvD (Automobilclub von Deutschland)

Netherlands

UK

Americas

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