On The Road With Auto Clubs

February, 1979

Over 260 auto and travel clubs now operate in the U.S., with 25,000,000 cars sporting their decals. And they want you. Their argument goes like this: It's a snowy midnight on Sunday, you're driving through Kernel, Kansas, and your Gazelle 550D has just blown a rotostator. You trudge to the nearest plantation and rouse Farmer Jones, who grumps that your chances of getting towed are about as good as those of becoming Secretary of Agriculture. But you consult your XYZ Auto Club list of garages and...