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The Association was founded in 1923 by Sir Crawford Douglas-Jones who was at that time Resident Commissioner for Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
When the motor car took the place of the ox-wagon, travellers who had to make long journeys about the country were able, mainly during the dry season, to make these journeys by motor car in a few hours or days instead of weeks. It was evident that the ancient methods of transport were rapidly being superseded by the modern. One of the chief difficulties experienced at the time by drivers of cars was that of keeping to the road they wished to follow. On leaving a town, the track would be distinct and easy to follow, but a few miles out it became difficult to decide which was the correct way: either the well-defined spoor or the indistinct one often almost hidden in tall tambookie grass. And often did the distinct track lead into some impassable vlei, where, without any warning, the car became bogged and impossible to move under its own power. It was plainly evident that some co-operation of motorists was necessary to provide funds for the preparation of road maps, description of routes and the erection of sign posts.
Through the generosity of some businessmen, the first General Meeting of the Association was held in July 1923 at Zimbabwe Ruins. This set a tradition over the years, and since then, all important AAZ anniversaries have been celebrated with a Vintage Car Run to Great Zimbabwe.
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- Diagnostics checks- Free vehicle diagnosis
- Vehicle valuations- Determine the value of the vehicle either for pre-purchase or disposal.
- Key retrieval-in an even that members inadvertently lock their car keys inside the vehicle, they can be retrieved without breaking of windows or doors.
- Vehicle mileage rates- can be used for claiming mileage from Company or an Organisation when one has used their own vehicle on Organisation’s business.
- Emergency hotel expenses- In an event that a Member has a breakdown which necessitates an overnight stay in a hotel, if a member spends a night in a hotel the Association will cover part of the expenses incurred.
- Emergency fuel- emergency fuel is provided if you run out of fuel on the road.
- Technical advice-expert advice, which does not involve inspection of the vehicle on garage charges, estimates, quotations and general technical matters
Membership
Your AA membership is the key to emergency roadside assistance. AA gives you real peace-of-mind with world class benefits and quality service, whether you are close to home or outside the country. You can sorely depend on AAZ, anytime, anywhere to help you carry on. Our commitment is to do our very best to get you moving again in the shortest possible time.
- ROAD RESCUE 24/7:- Breakdowns i.e. Mechanical or Electrical faults and Accident damaged vehicles, Tow-ins to safe place like home or a garage of member’s choice.
- KEY RETRIEVAL: – In an event that car keys are locked inside the car, they can be retrieved without breaking of windows or doors.
- VEHICLE TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS: – known as Garage Reports; highlight areas which needs attention /repairs on the vehicle.
- VEHICLE VALUATION: Determine the value of the vehicle either for pre-purchase or disposal.
- VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS: can be used for claiming mileage from Company or an Organisation when one has used their own vehicle on Organisation’s business.
- LEGAL ADVICE AND DEFENCE: Disputes may arise after garage repairs, mechanical or electrical faults or panel beating. The Automobile Association of Zimbabwe will offer legal advice.
- EMERGENCY HOTEL EXPENSES: In an event that a Member has a breakdown which necessitates an overnight stay, if they spend a night in a hotel the Association will cover part of the expenses incurred.
For Individual Membership we have the following benefits:
ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP covers Road side Assistance.- 3 free tows per year to a safe place like home or a garage of member’s choice
- 50% off Vehicle valuation
- 50% off vehicle inspection
- Free Legal advice
- Covers up to 60km radius from our major towns and cities i.e. HARARE, BULAWAYO, MUTARE and GWERU
- 2. AAPLUS MEMBERSHIP covers road side assistance; ditch/mud extrication, tyre change.
- 5 free tows per year, to a safe place like home or a garage of a member’s choice,
- One free vehicle inspection per annum,
- Emergency hotel expenses which cover 3 persons per night for the maximum refund double the normal rate.
- Home starts i.e. battery, wipers, lights and bulb check. Ditch/mud extrication, Tyre change, and covers up to 60km radius from our major cities and towns i.e. HARARE, BULAWAYO, MUTARE and GWERU.
- BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
This class of membership is available to any business house which operates two or more private type vehicles registered under company name but driven by any member of staff. (For 2 to 10 vehicles the subscription is $00 per vehicle per annum, while above 10 vehicles the fee will be reduced to $00, 00 per vehicle per annum) This class has the kilometre radius of 120km and enjoys all the above mentioned benefits.
- Ordinary Membership Subscription— $00-00 annually (promo)
- AA Plus Membership Subscription— $00-00 annually
- Spouse Membership Subscription—$00 annually (promo)
Please note we only cover vehicles up to 4X4 including SUV.
IF A BREAKDOWN HAPPENS OUT OF OUR RANGE WE CHARGE A CERTAIN FEE FOR EXTRA KILOMETERS.
Remember, as a member of the AA Zimbabwe you have direct access to all our services, and with over ninety years’ service to the motorists in this country, the AA Zimbabwe is well qualified to get-and-keep-you on the road.