AAA Mid-Atlantic offers Mechanical Breakdown Protection to its Members
NAPA, Calif. - AUL will operate as the administrator of AAA Mid‐Atlantic new vehicle service contract program, called the AAA Vehicle Protection Plan (VPP). This relationship was designed to enhance AAA membership by combining the exclusive AAA Roadside Assistance experience with the added mechanical breakdown protection of a service contract administered by a veteran in the vehicle service contract business, AUL Corp.
This program is available to all members throughout the AAA Mid-Atlantic region. The AAA Vehicle Protection Plan offers three levels of coverage, including the option of battery replacement, 0% financing for up to 18 months, business use and the exclusive AUL Any-Year Any-Mileage plan. AUL Corp. is recognized by the Better Business Bureau as an A rated company and is also backed by an A-rated insurance company.
Keith McIntyre, Manager of AAA's Auto Buying Experience, stated, "AAA MA is very excited and pleased to be working with AUL as we introduce our new Vehicle Protection Plan (VPP). The AUL customer centric experience is the perfect fit for AAA, we are confident this added protection will be of great value to our members."
Jason Garner General Sales Manager of AUL Corp., said, "AUL is excited to partner with a company like AAA where the member always comes first. AUL's commitment to customer service has always been at the forefront of our mission. These parallel philosophies will serve AAA's members with the best Vehicle Service Contract experience available."
Customers wanting more information can contact AAA Mid-Atlantic at 800-323-4300 or at their website midatlantic.aaa.com. AAA Mid-Atlantic serves members in Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC and parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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