Automobile Association (AA), in the United Kingdom, is the largest travel organization in Europe. It has more than 9 million members. Its aims are to protect and advance the interests of motorists generally, and to provide a wide range of services for its members. The services include a comprehensive breakdown service, legal help, technical information, route planning, hotel inspection, and a free handbook. The AA arranges automobile and other insurance, and it is a leading publisher of travel-related books, guides, and maps.