AAA Club South Extends Its Zag Auto Buying Partnership - Now Covering Its Entire 4.1M Member Footprint

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Zag (www.zag.com), the leading provider of auto buying programs for several of the nation's foremost brands -- and the only auto buying program endorsed by AAA National -- today announced that AAA Auto Club South, the third largest club in the AAA Federation, has extended its partnership with Zag, now covering its entire 4.1M member footprint. Due to the consumer savings, exceptional dealer experience and overall increase in member satisfaction and loyalty generated through the auto buying program -- all AAA Auto Club South members will now be able to take advantage of this valuable member benefit.

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"AAA members are accustomed to receiving exceptional value and outstanding customer service," said Jill Perry, Director of Financial Services, AAA Auto Club South. "Our partnership with Zag will allow our members the opportunity to research and obtain the car of their dreams at the best available price." By accessing AAA Auto Club South's auto buying website, members will be able to do research, configure and request the car they want and apply for financing and insurance -- all before stepping foot in the dealership showroom. And while still online, they will receive low upfront price quotes from up to three Zag certified dealers in their area who will compete for their business. Then, when ready to buy, members can contact dealers of their choice who will provide exceptional, haggle-free customer service.

Zag's platform leverages group purchasing power with its dealers to save consumers, on average, close to $5,000 off of MSRP(i), and has earned a 95 percent customer satisfaction rating from its existing affinity partners. Consumers save time, money and receive a first-class car buying experience, which Zag dealers must commit to providing when signing up to be part of the network. "We are thrilled that AAA Auto Club South is expressing its confidence in our program by extending the auto buying program to all their members, this is a true testament to the value Zag provides to our partners and their members," said Chris Porch, COO of Zag. When AAA members get a great deal and have a haggle-free car buying experience, they will continue to rely on AAA for their additional products and services."

About Zag.com  

Zag (www.zag.com) has created a better way to buy a car. Zag powers online car buying programs for more than 40 of the nation's leading brands including USAA, AAA, Amex, Capital One and Overstock. Zag leverages group buying power with its nationwide network of over 3,000 select car dealers to provide car shoppers with low, upfront prices and a haggle-free car buying experience. Over 100,000 new and used cars have been sold by Zag dealers since the launch of the first program in 2006. Zag was recently named the second fastest-growing company in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Zag is based in Santa Monica, CA.

(i) Including incentives. Prices vary by area.

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