As of: March 15, 2024, 5:31 a.m
By: Anna Heyers
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In the event of a car breakdown, would you like to receive immediate help from Germany's most famous automobile club?
Not always easy.
Find out when immediate ADAC membership is possible.
A breakdown on the road can catch any driver unprepared.
In such situations (e.g. a flat tire), many people look for quick help and protection.
The ADAC, Germany's largest automobile club, offers its members a wide range of services and support in emergency situations.
But can you immediately become a member of the ADAC in the event of a breakdown?
ADAC: Members are given preference
The “yellow angels” from the ADAC also help non-members as long as they have free capacity.
Immediate membership is usually possible and guarantees help from employees - although in some cases not the entire cost is covered.
(Symbolic image) © Daniel Meissner/Imago
Basically, it is important to know that the ADAC primarily offers its protection to its members.
This means that non-members usually cannot immediately benefit from the extensive services.
Instead, the help here is provided “on a voluntary basis within the framework of available capacities”.
Non-members also have to step back if a regular member also needs support.
But: “If there is a lack of road patrol capacity, non-members will primarily be given paid help from mobility partners,” the automobile club writes on its website.
If costs arise as a result, the employees will communicate these to the breakdown driver.
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Be careful with an instant membership
In order to take advantage of all the benefits of ADAC membership, prior registration is required.
But this can also happen at short notice.
However, it is important to note that with immediate membership, some services will not be covered in the event of a breakdown.
This applies, for example, to costs that were incurred before membership.
If the vehicle has already been towed or repair costs have been incurred before membership was applied for, ADAC is not obliged to cover these expenses.
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Info: The entitlement to benefits begins at midnight on the day after receipt of the membership application if acceptance is actually made and no later start of membership has been agreed.
By the way: If a breakdown causes minor damage, such as paint scratches, you should not rely on a popular home remedy.
This article was created using machine assistance and was carefully reviewed by editor Anna Heyers before publication.