AA Thrifty - a new partnership with Thrifty Car Rental

AA launches 'AA Thrifty' - a new partnership with Thrifty Car Rental

The AA has announced an exclusive business partnership with Thrifty Car Rental that will offer AA Members year-round benefits and discounts on car hire in New Zealand and Australia.

From 1 October 2011, AA Thrifty is being marketed across New Zealand, and will feature in the 38 AA Centres and 34 Thrifty branches across the country.

Thrifty is owned by the NRMA, an affiliated motoring club to the AA that is based in New South Wales. Late last year, all seven Australian motoring clubs contracted with Thrifty to offer exclusive car and truck rental to their 6.8 million Members.

AA Club Operations General Manager, Peter Moxon, says Thrifty's commitment to delivering great Member benefits and service, as well their strong focus on road safety, makes them a natural business partner for the AA.

"Members who choose to book with AA Thrifty for travel in New Zealand and Australia will receive discounts off the best rate of the day, year-round offers and exclusive benefits."

"We are particularly pleased by AA Thrifty's decision to provide motorists with the ANCAP crash safety ratings for their entire rental fleet. This shows a strong understanding of the importance that stringently tested motor vehicles play in improving safety on our roads."

Bryn McGoldrick, CEO of Thrifty Australia and New Zealand, says "we're delighted to be partnering with one of the great New Zealand membership organisations. Thrifty has become adept at serving motoring club Members and with 244 locations across Australia and New Zealand, we are looking forward to welcoming AA Members wherever they might be travelling. We will deliver friendly, helpful service along with great value, a wide range of exclusive benefits and many seasonal special deals."

"To celebrate the launch of AA Thrifty, any AA Member booking a rental car before 31 January 2012 will be eligible to win one of two cars for a year. It's a nice way for AA Thrifty to celebrate the launch of this exciting new service to AA Members."

"We invite all AA Members to take advantage of our exclusive benefits and experience the special service for which we are already renowned."

For more information, get online at aa.co.nz/carrental, call 0508 73 70 70 or visit your local AA Centre or Thrifty branch.

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