ADAC
A major German automobile club offering roadside assistance, motoring services, insurance and travel services.
Last updated August 26, 2026
Overview
ADAC is a German automobile club whose services focus on membership and road mobility. Its best-known offering is roadside assistance for members facing vehicle breakdowns, accidents or other travel disruptions. The organization also provides motoring and traffic information, driver-safety services, insurance-related offerings, travel services and advice for motorists. ADAC operates on a membership basis and is widely recognized among German motorists. Its principal organization is an association rather than a publicly listed company.
History
ADAC traces its history to an automobile club established in Germany in 1903. As car ownership expanded, its role developed from an early focus on motoring activities and contacts among vehicle owners into a broader membership service for everyday motorists. Roadside assistance later became its most recognizable activity, alongside motoring, traffic, travel and insurance-related services. ADAC remains based on a membership association model and primarily serves German motorists and mobility consumers. The available material is insufficient for a detailed account of every organizational change, subsidiary development or operating stage.
- 1903Organization founded
The history of ADAC dates back to 1903 when the automobile club organization was founded in Germany.
Products and positioning
A member-based comprehensive automobile club and mobility service brand centered on roadside assistance.
Roadside assistanceRoadside assistance
ADAC's best-known core service, providing members with assistance, on-site support and, where necessary, vehicle recovery after breakdowns, accidents or other roadside emergencies.
ADAC membershipMembership services
A membership-based offering that provides access to roadside assistance, mobility advice and other motoring-related benefits, forming the foundation of ADAC's service model.
Automotive and traffic servicesAutomotive services
Information, testing, advice and safety-related services concerning vehicles, traffic and driving, supporting consumer decisions about motoring and mobility.
Insurance servicesInsurance
Insurance products and services related to motoring, travel or mobility risks for members and consumers; specific underwriting arrangements may involve affiliated or partner entities.
Travel servicesTravel services
Travel information, planning and related services for driving holidays and other mobility needs, extending ADAC's role beyond a traditional automobile club.
Flagship businesses
- Roadside assistance
- ADAC membership
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