The AAA Auto Buying Program is a no-cost service offered exclusively to AAA New York members. The Endorsed Auto Buying Program is not a broker service—we do not purchase vehicles on members’ behalf and we do not collect a fee on your purchase. Instead, we refer you to an AAA-endorsed auto dealer near you that has agreed to participate in our low, “one-price” Auto Buying Program for new vehicles and our members-only special purchase incentive program for pre-owned vehicles.

AAA endorses only those dealerships that have agreed to give a low, no-hassle, no-haggle price to AAA New York members on new vehicles and our members-only special purchase incentives on pre-owned vehicles. The program includes new and pre-owned vehicles in the dealer's inventory as well as factory orders. When you use the AAA Auto Buying Program, you are referred to a Program Specialist at a dealership near you that has the make and model of the vehicle you want. The Program Specialist gives you the AAA member price on the new vehicle of your choice, without negotiation. This price is the lowest price for which the dealer will sell that particular vehicle. The program representative will also explain special purchase incentives for a pre-owned purchase.

The AAA member price on a new vehicle is the lowest price for which the dealer will sell that vehicle without negotiating, haggling or bargaining. You can be sure you’re getting the lowest price by requesting to see the dealer’s AAA confidential member pricing agreement and the factory invoice at the time of purchase. Member testimonials show time and again, that AAA members get the best deals and the best service.

No, pre-owned prices are negotiable, but endorsed dealers understand that AAA New York members are an especially important part of their business so price negotiation should not be prolonged or tedious. Our dealers will quickly and reasonably offer you a fair purchase price along with special purchase incentives that we have arranged with each of our dealers. Endorsed dealers work hard to earn our members’ business and should quickly come to a mutually agreeable price without protracted negotiation. If you have a question about the price of a pre-owned vehicle you are considering at an endorsed dealer, you can call member services to investigate and review pricing. Just call 1-800-318-4981.

The AAA dealer representative will show you the laminated AAA confidential member pricing agreement upon your arrival at the dealership. Pricing for each new vehicle at every AAA-endorsed dealership is confidential, and can only be found on the confidential member pricing agreement issued to each dealer. This confidential pricing agreement indicates the make and model of each vehicle; next to each vehicle listed is the amount you’ll pay over factory invoice. Added to the dealer’s cost, this small markup represents the lowest possible price you’ll receive without any stressful negotiating on the purchase or lease of a new car, truck or SUV.

Some specialty models will be priced under MSRP rather than over invoice, and will be noted in our pricing agreement. Occasionally a vehicle may not be included in the AAA Auto Buying Program due to its restricted availability, but this is the exception and not very common.

Yes. You must show your valid AAA New York membership card for verification at the dealership. Absolutely no exceptions will be allowed; prices will not be quoted over the phone. If you are not an AAA New York member and would like to join, please click here.

A list of AAA-endorsed dealers can be found on our dealer page, and in every issue of AAA Car & Travel magazine. Or you can call us at (800) 318-4981 and we will be happy to help locate a dealer near you. We can also schedule a time that is convenient for you to visit the dealer’s showroom so that you can browse the dealer’s inventory and find the exact vehicle you want.

In the event that you do not see a dealer listed in your area, call us. We are always adding new dealerships to our program, and we may be able to give you information on a new dealer joining the program. If we still can’t find an endorsed dealer in your immediate area, we’ll be happy to contact a local dealer to try to arrange courtesy AAA member pricing for you.

AAA members wishing to purchase vehicles through the Endorsed Auto Buying Program should always use our Web site or call us at 1-800-318-4981 to locate and make an appointment at an endorsed dealer. This allows us to ensure that you receive the finest service, and a pleasant, hassle-free buying experience.

No, you may call the dealer at any time. You will be given the name and phone number of the Authorized Dealer Contact at the dealership. Speak only with the Authorized Dealer Contacts, because they are the only people authorized to give you the AAA members-only new car pricing or the members-only special purchase incentives on pre-owned vehicles.

This Buying Program site provides research tools to help you decide which vehicle to purchase and which options to choose for your vehicle—including pricing information, factory rebates and incentives, a payment calculator and a special Rebate vs Low Financing Calculator.

If you are considering the purchase of a pre-owned or certified pre-owned vehicle, this site provides you with the ability to search endorsed dealer inventories all over the state for the vehicle that fits your exact needs and budget!

You are also invited to call our member service center at (800) 318-4981 for personalized help in selecting a vehicle that will best suit your needs. We have the latest information on all makes and models, and we encourage you to let us help you find the perfect vehicle for you.

Your vehicle's trade-in value is determined by real-time, used vehicle transaction data from local auto dealers. The majority of dealers in this area use this exact pricing information when they are appraising your car’s worth. These values are quite accurate, but you should keep in mind that the condition of your vehicle is extremely important and will determine what the final value will actually be at trade-in time. You can be sure that the trade-in prices you receive here are an accurate reflection of the market and are updated weekly.

Manufacturers that offer incentives on their vehicles, usually give you a choice between a rebate or low-interest financing. It’s difficult to know which one to choose. That’s why we have an incentive calculator that will do the math for you and tell you which incentive offers you the best financial benefit. This calculator is designed to make complicated incentive calculations simple and easy. Click here to see which incentive offers you the best financial benefit.

If our endorsed dealer does not have the exact vehicle you want in their current inventory, you can ask them to order the vehicle for you from the manufacturer. They will also search inventories at other dealerships for your vehicle, and if successful, will try to arrange to obtain the vehicle for you so you won’t have to wait 8 – 10 weeks for a factory-ordered vehicle. There are no additional charges for this service, and you will still receive the same AAA New York members-only pricing for your vehicle.

Every year NHTSA chooses those new vehicles which are predicted to have high sales volume, those which have been redesigned with structural changes, or those with improved safety equipment. This allows NHTSA to provide star rating results that best represent what is actually being purchased in the marketplace. Since NHTSA selects vehicles for rating based primarily upon sales volume, not all vehicles can be rated. Those with smaller sales volume may not have been selected. Even though a vehicle may not have been rated under the New Car Assessment Program, all vehicles sold in the U.S. are certified by the manufacturer as complying with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Absolutely. We have many participating dealers that sell commercial trucks, and will be happy to work with you through the AAA Auto Buying Program.

The AAA New York Endorsed Auto Buying Program is a free service for members. Some credit union services use third-party brokers to supply their members with vehicles. Brokers act as middlemen, requiring additional fees. By going directly to our endorsed dealers you won't pay a broker's fee. The AAA New York Endorsed Auto Buying Program is a local program assisting only AAA New York members. Other services can’t match our prices or our personalized member service. We’re only a phone call away in case you ever need to contact us. Additionally, our pre-owned inventory selection is updated each day to ensure that members will have access to the largest and most accurate database of available vehicles anywhere!

The AAA New York Endorsed Auto Buying Program respects your privacy. The information we collect from you is shared, with your permission, only with the endorsed dealership to which we refer you for the exclusive purpose of helping you purchase a new vehicle. Under no circumstances will your personal information be sold, shared or given to anyone. Please visit our privacy policy page for more details.

No. You are under no obligation whatsoever to purchase from any participating dealer.

Our endorsed dealers will offer fair market value for your trade-in. This value is based on the mileage, interior, exterior, and mechanical condition of your car. If you would like to check the value of your trade click here for the most up-to-date trade in prices in your area. If you are not satisfied with the recommended dealership's trade-in value, you are under no obligation to accept it. If you would like to sell the car yourself, you always have that option.

We have selected and trained two program representatives at each dealership for the purchase or lease of a new vehicle and in many cases, two additional representatives who specialize in pre-owned sales. You should always call first and make an appointment with one of these representatives, and under no circumstances should you deal with any salesperson that is not listed in AAA Car & Travel magazine or on this Web site. The name and telephone numbers of these dealer program representatives are provided here. Or you can call us at (800) 318-4981 and we will be happy to provide you with the information you need. Speak only with our trained dealer program representatives. They are the only people authorized to give you the low, AAA New York members-only price on new vehicles or special purchase incentive information on pre-owned vehicles.

Upon delivery of your new or pre-owned vehicle from an endorsed dealer, you should have been given an AAA New York member survey to complete and mail back to us. Upon receipt of this survey we will send out your free gift. This is our way of thanking you for using the AAA New York Auto Buying Program. In the event that you did not receive this survey, you can click here to fill out an online survey.

Contact us immediately. It’s our job to make sure that your experience with our dealers is a pleasant one, and we will do everything possible to remedy any situation that is not satisfactory. Call us at (800) 318-4981, or send us an email if you need assistance.

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Call us and speak to one of our trained member services representatives at (800) 318-4981. Or if you prefer, email us and we will respond to your questions the same day we receive your inquiry.