Moottori (Motor) magazine and other publications
The membership magazine of the AL, Moottori, is published 9 times a year. It gives information about cars, traffic, traffic policy, touring, motor sports etc. The AL members receive it free of charge. The AL also publishes yearly calculations of kilometer costs (only available in the web), log books and service booklets which members can buy at a special membership rate.
AL 24-hour service centre
The service centre of AL renders service to all road users in Finland around the clock. The service centre does not only arrange road service but also gives guidance and advice in other situations. AL members use their own number and phone to the centre with a price of the phone net charge. The private number for members only can be seen on the membership card. Non-members must dial 0200-8080 and pay 1,93 €/min + the phone net charge.
Following information can be obtained from the centre: road service, towing, replacing transport modes, rush hour information, road weather and condition of roads, road works, garages, service and petrol stations, free ferries for the island traffic, shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants and accommodation. If some service is ordered through this service centre, the costs of the service will be charged from the client.
Travel services of Autoliitto
The AL has active co-operation with its foreign sister organisations (e.g. ADAC in Germany, Motormännen in Sweden or AAA in USA). The travel unit of AL is the only office in Finland focused on travelling by car. Trained service advisors will find solutions to the trickiest questions.
The AL gets the latest information about travel documents and regulations required in different countries from its head organisation FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile). The AL issues e.g. international driving licences, USA enclosures, international camping cards and hostel cards.
Country information on the Internet
In the AL website there is a section called “Matkakohteet”, in which comprehensive information has been collected about more than 40 countries. The information includes traffic regulations, penalties, speed limits, motorway tolls, required documents or insurances etc. Part of the information is visible only for AL members.
Maps and guide books from AL Shop
There are maps as well as touring and accommodation guide books available in AL Shop. AL members get these at a cheaper price compared to non-members. The most usable guide book is called ”Autoillen Euroopassa” (In Europe by car), which is published by AL. AL offers also various travel guides of its own publication in Finnish.
In addition, AL sells first aid kits. Before a car journey it is advisable to check, in which countries this equipment can be required.
You can find the AL Shop here.
Accommodation benefits
Autoliitto has negotiated many accommodation benefits in Finland and abroad to its members. There are various hotel chains, private and unique hotels, hostels, cottages and holiday apartments that offer benefits. Reductions are usually a certain percentage of the normal prices, upgrade of a room etc.
The complete list of accommodation benefits can be found here.
For more information, please call to AL Helsinki office: (09) 7258 4400 or send us email: autoliitto (at) autoliitto.fi.
Member benefits on car ferries
The members of AL get reduction on car ferry and cruise prices from Eckerö Line, Finnlines, TallinkSilja and Viking Line. Tickets can be bought either directly on the company’s website by using a special benefit code or via Matka-Agentit. Further information and discount codes can be found here.
Car rental benefits
Autoliitto has negotiated car rental benefits for its members with the following car rental offices:
- Avis
- Hertz
- Scandia Rent
- Sixt
- Firent
- Eurorent
- Enterprise
- Touring Cars
- McRent
- Autorentti
Discounts are valid when reservations are made in advance. Reservations should be done directly from the car rental offices. Details concerning reservations and the needed discount codes can be found here. More details about reservations can be seen when logged in with member ID.
Legal and consumer advisory service
There are multiple contracted legal advisors, who give AL members free legal consultation in one specific matter not lasting more than 20 minutes. These lawyers can plead your cause and you can get a 10 % discount on their attorney’s fee. The discount can be 150 € at the most depending on the advisor. Contact information of these contracted lawyers you will see by clicking here.
Technical service
Autoliitto offers its members technical advice during office hours when needed. For technical advice please call (09) 7258 4400.
Improvement of consumer protection for the motorist
The AL plays an active role in Autoalan Kuluttajaneuvottelukunta (AUNE) i.e. This negotiation committee is made up of both consumers and representatives of the car business.
Further, Autoliitto also gives statements to Finnish parliament and to several authorities, when new traffic, vehicle or tourism related laws are drafted.
Internationally Autoliitto represents the Finnish motorists in the global head organisation FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) and receives through it valuable information and testing materials for the benefit of AL members.
Benefits of petrol prices
Autoliitto members get discount on petrol prices in Neste stations with their plastic membership cards.
More details on the petrol benefits here.
Benefits from insurance company Fennia
AL member can save in annual insurance premiums. Please find more detailed information on Autoliitto’s internet page here or from Fennia.
K1 inspection stations
The members of AL get their periodical technical inspection 10 % discount. AL membership card must be shown to get this benefit. Click here for details of the offer. Locations of the K1 inspection stations by clicking here.
Anticorrosive treatments
The company Finikor gives a 40 € discount of the catalogue prices for all Finikor’s anti-rust treatments and 25 € discount of the treatment of the coat of paint (Brilliant). Finikor stations can be found here.
Benefits from opticians
Silmäasema gives to AL members among other things 30 % off the glasses and 20 % off the sunglasses. Check several other discounts and contact information here.
Activities, recreation and learning
Members interested in motor sports only can join the AL’s local clubs all over the country either as competitors or as officials. They can choose from car orientation, rally, racing, ice racing, go-kart and mini-car driving etc. It is also possible for members to participate at group tours, club activities, traffic competitions, driving skill competitions and at the Finnish championships.
The AL considers it very important that further training will be given to motorists in order to improve the driving economy and the traffic safety. The AL or its local clubs arrange various courses where motorists can learn how to make their driving more economical. The courses also give instructions on driving in the dark or on icy roads.
2. Additional services for Plus members
Road assistance
If you are a Plus member Autoliitto takes up the costs arising from an unforeseen breakdown of the vehicle by which you are on the move. You will get without additional payment even such services, which are not compensated by most insurance policies, e.g. delivery of fuel, change of tyre or a replacement car.
The cover is personal, thus it does not matter if you are a driver or a passenger in a vehicle which faces a breakdown. The vehicle only must meet following criteria: it must be registered in Finland for private use, it may not exceed the age of 15 years and the total weight of the vehicle may not be more than 4000 kg.
Following services are included in the Plus membership when the journey breaks down: service and consultation by phone, arrangement of services, road service, towage, fuel delivery, change of tyre, replacement car, use of other means of transport, accommodation, collection of the repaired car from the garage.
Plus membership costs 56 € in addition to the basic membership fee. The 24-hour-cover is valid everywhere in Finland and in over 40 other European countries.
Plus membership cards bear the phone number of the AL assistance service centre. All required services due to a breakdown will be arranged through this one phone number. Autoliitto takes up the journey continuation costs also for Plus member’s co-travellers, who are having a drive with him in the same vehicle.
If a spouse, a partner or children in the age from 18 to 20 years living in the same household with their parents, has/have signed on AL family membership, they can use the assistance services of the Plus membership holder even if they are on the move without the Plus member.
The Plus member should make an announcement to Autoliitto about the family members and tell that the spouse and/or the children are entitled to use the services of his assistance cover.
It is possible to join to the Plus membership via internet (click here) or by phone (09) 7258 4400.
Contact information:
AUTOLIITTO
Automobile and Touring Club of Finland
Hämeentie 105 A
00550 Helsinki
Office hours: please check them here
Tel. (09) 7258 4400
Fax (09) 7258 4460
www.autoliitto.fi
E-mail: autoliitto (at) autoliitto.fi