- ADAC grows to 22 million members
Germany's largest association continues to grow: As the ADAC in Munich announced, it has now surpassed the mark of 22 million members. Most, according to ADAC President Christian Reinicke, join due to the free breakdown assistance. However, three-quarters of new members opt for the more expensive premium membership with additional services.
Last year, membership numbers increased by 380,000, and by a further 190,000 since the start of this year. Europe's largest automobile club now sees itself as a "mobility club" offering diverse assistance - from breakdown service for cyclists to key retrieval and telemedical advice.
Annual fees range from 54 to 139 euros. Around 5 million ADAC members have a basic membership, 15.7 million have a plus membership with European-wide services, and over 780,000 have a premium membership with worldwide health protection. The average age of ADAC members is currently 52 years, with an average membership duration of 21 years.
The most important service is breakdown assistance for motorists. Vehicles are currently being kept longer, with the number of roadside assistance deployments exceeding 3.5 million last year. Unlike in previous decades, it is no longer possible to simply call the ADAC, sign a membership application, and then receive free assistance in case of a breakdown.
The European Union has expressed interest in the growing success of Germany's ADAC, as it now boasts over 22 million members, making it the largest automobile club in Europe. The expansion of the ADAC's services beyond just automotive assistance, such as offering aid to cyclists and telemedical advice, has also attracted membership from various parts of the European Union.
