I received my first CAA membership on my 18th birthday from my parents. I still remember the thick envelope with my personalized card and details of what membership meant. I’m pretty sure I was ungrateful because I had no idea the power of a CAA membership and most likely wanted clothes of shoes or cash instead.
Almost a month later, in a heavy snowstorm I got a flat tire. I was young, scared and didn’t know what to do. I remembered my CAA membership and called. The tow-truck driver showed up, changed the flat, topped up my empty windshield washer fluid and sent me on my way. That was MANY years ago and the experience was still vivid in my memory.
I’ve used that CAA membership many times over the years for everything from locking my keys in the car, to a cracked windshield to a tow to a repair shop. While I still value my auto services of CAA I am also using my CAA card in so many more places now.
Over the next few weeks you will see lots of posts as I shop till I drop with my CAA card earning discounts, savings and points with each purchase as I take part in the Spot the Partner campaign.
This weekend I took advantage of the CAA/AAA discount at the Hilton Garden Inn in Vaughan while we took our boys to Canada’s Wonderland. I love that I can see the CAA discount before I even book my room and compare rates. As you can see CAA saved me $15 on my room rate.
The boys absolutely loved our getaway to Toronto/Vaughan especially the view from the hotel room of the CAT dealership ( boys dream!) and I loved the savings. I challenge you to check out the partners, join CAA and begin to reap the rewards and the savings.
Looking to see where you can save with CAA? Check out the list of CAA partners with discounts just for you.
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As I head out to search for more savings, where are you enjoying CAA Rewards?
We love CAA over here, they have the cheapest and best insurance in Canada from what I hear
CAA has saved my butt plenty of times! $15 off your hotel rate is awesome, every little bit helps when you are traveling!
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Yes, absolutely it does!
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I love love love my caa card! I have used it more times that I can count. I am a frugal diva and beyond the peace of mind the membership gives the endless ways to save money and earn rewards are an amazing bonus to being a member!
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Couldn’t agree more – it’s like an added bonus of an already great membership
I really like how I can shop at some of my favorite stores (like Sephora) AND get cash back.
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Love Sephora and getting cash back!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Save with CAA for travel, shopping and more #caarewards
CAA is a lifesaver for me. I got a flat tire on my way to Ottawa and it was pretty handy to have it.
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My membership is arriving soon and I can’t wait to get it. I plan to use mine for Dulux paint so I can finally paint my bathroom and I’m thinking of getting Cirque Du Soliel tickets at 20% off!
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Kelly, those are great ways to save with CAA – you will love your membership for sure!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Save with CAA for travel, shopping and more #caarewards
My Dad always taught us that CAA Membership was a must if you had a car, or were going to travel. I remember as a kid going into the store and Dad would pick up all kinds of brochures for any place we were going!
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YES! Love Triptiks – still get them when we go for long car trips.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Save with CAA for travel, shopping and more #caarewards
I’ve never heard of CAA but I can see it is something I need to look into sooner than later! I love savings money and getting perks so this must be for me!
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Around here we have AAA & we use them for their discounts all the time. Movie tickets, hotels, you name it.
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I had no idea Thanks for this information, what a great saving tool. And saving is what I like to do, mostly so that I can then spend more!
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Thank you for all the info. I am going to look into these cards because with a large family we need to save!
We’ve never been members of something like this before. We should look into it because we need to save money!
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This sounds like a great program with lots of benefits! Why would a person not use it?! :)
Sounds like a good program. I wiill have to check it out. I love saving moneyl
A membership is great for saving money.
That seems like a great program. Much like AAA, which we use a lot for savings at hotels and on road side services.
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We have AAA (and have been members for many years.) We have to use them for emergencies at least once or twice a year. So far I’ve used it twice this year – totally worth the membership cost!
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I guess the CAA is equivalent to our AAA here in the US? I haven’t really taken advantage of savings clubs like this. I really should
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I have never heard of CAA. It sounds a lot like AAA which has been a lifesaver in my household!
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Yes, it’s just like AAA just the Canadian version
My sister and I used to always say that we Shopped til we dropped… or ran out of money. This sounds great!
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I’ve never heard of CAA. This sounds like a smart membership to carry for all young drivers and families. Will have to look into it more.
I love the benefits it sounds like you get with the CAA Card! Plus, the fact that you can use it on a variety of discounts for things you purchase on a regular basis.
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Such a great item for your wallet and your family!
Ooh this sounds like an awesome reward program! I love saying money and programs like this just make it so much easier to do. Thanks for sharing this!
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Sounds like some great benefits. Will have to check this out.
That was awesome that your parents got you that, what a relief I bet it was. We have something similar and I’ve actually used it a few times.
I love saving when my family travels. Looks like you’re in for some great summer savings!
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Oh, I have never heard of this before. Looks like you can save a ton!
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What a cool picture of the boys by the window! I’m glad your CAA card has been so wonderful to you. :)
We don’t have a vehicle or drive but I’m always hearing such lovely things about CAA. My mom was a member when I was a kid too!
It is so important to have a great membership to save money in travel! I have a AAA membership and it helps a lot!
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We use our AAA for discounts often. Thankfully we have not needed roadside assistance!
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We’ll have to check into AAA, the American version of CAA. I hadn’t realized how much it could save us.
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I wouldnt mind something like this in my corner. I’ve locked my keys out of my car far more times than I care to count.
I’ve never heard of CAA. I just always had AAA.
While I don’t currently have a CAA I can think of a ton of places that it could save me money. We are traveling a lot this summer so it would certainly come in handy.
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What a great program! This can definitely lower stress in difficult situations.
It certainly has its benefits. Looks like you definitely get your use out of it!
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