The Automobile Protection Association (APA) is a membership based non-profit association dedicated to promoting consumer interests in the marketplace.
Unlike most auto clubs, APA staff receive no commissions for selling you a membership, and APA-approved garages do not pay an application fee or annual membership to belong to the association.
The APA accepts no subsidies from automakers nor the oil or insurance industries. Most revenue comes from the annual membership fees paid by individual consumers.
We work hard to preserve our independence because we believe it’s the best way to guarantee you the most unbiased information possible.
The APA has had a role in many favorable developments for consumers, including warranty extensions and recalls worth millions of dollars, and improved legislation covering industry sales and repair practices. The APA conducts intensive and ongoing undercover probes to make sure that it remains an effective industry watchdog.