Welcome to ADA Auto Club As one of the founding members I wanted to share our goals with all those who view our web site. Once you understand our agenda we are confident it won't make sense to join or renew with any other auto club Patricia A. Kosta / Founding Member
1999 - AAES Award presented to Peter Kosta and Luxury TowVan Corporation for the development of accessible tow trucks.
Our focus is on the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, The family unit
Please note as you read that we service all people we have just included a forgotten consumer. Persons with Disabilities. With 17 years experience in the auto club industry we understand all facets of emergency road service and towing. Because of the years dealing in this industry we know how the service is viewed by the current industry establishment. Best of all; we also know that 53 million people reported having some level of disability, while 1 in 8, or 33 million, reported having a severe disability. These people are not receiving critical services required for safety and security during a road service emergency.
Consumer and business customers pay Billions in annual dues for emergency road service protection each year. Other auto clubs use member dues to erect huge facilities and pay large sums of money in support of political agenda's. We have decided rather than spend millions on advertising, asset purchases, and political agenda's; ADA uses your member due's as funds for Grants and Low interest loans. The sole purpose of these funds are to enable persons with disabilities to purchase wheelchairs, Scooters, Home Improvement for accessibility and small business startup.
We have changed the current auto club business model by introducing the only sign and drive towing, road service and transportation lift service for people who use a wheelchair or scooter. Transportation for the occupants of a disabled vehicle are also included as a benefit. These are not reimbursement benefits but actual free services included with your membership.
In the course of our involvement in the road service industry our focus has primarily been improved service for the occupants of a disabled vehicle. The unique patented tow trucks you see pictured are the result of years of research and testing. We have now found a unique way to incorporate the towing and transportation industry into one service program.
When you call ADA for service you can now expect the best possible care for your vehicle or wheelchair and the safe transportation for all passengers.
This 1999 International is our first fully customized wheelchair accessible tow truck. It seats 6 people and two wheelchairs. It was shown in Washington DC at the tenth anniversary celebration of the American with disabilities act.
1998 - Founder Patricia Kosta in Washington DC with Senator Bob and Elizabeth Dole at the Transportation Expo showcasing our first accessibleTow Truck.
1996 - The 2nd design with a custom built body was put into service in Portland Oregon.
A message from our founder Peter William Kosta
I wanted to thank each of you personally for taking the time to learn more about American Drivers Alliance. I really take a bad picture sorry. As one Oregon member comments:
"it just didn't make sense to stay with AAA. When I saw that 25% of my dues were used for grants opposed to advertising that was enough for me. Unfortunately I needed the service in November, my alternator failed on I-84 and I was stranded with three of my children. I was amazed when I called for service how nice and efficient the dispatcher was. The first thing she asked me was "are you in a safe place". I screamed no! Within 20 minutes a van arrived and we were safely seated waiting for the tow truck. He arrived a few minutes later and took care of my car. The service is the best and I really feel my family is helping to make a difference. Thanks ADA Maria Lopez.
This is why ADA Auto Club was created and why we have the fundamental belief that humans are more important than metal and fiberglass. At ADA we have adopted a simple service strategy, when a vehicle or mobility device has a mechanical issue which causes the equipment not to function, the greater issue is the proper service for the people who depend on the equipment for moving around town or the country.
This simple belief provides for the towing or transport of your vehicle or mobility device and the safe transportation of all occupants. We are the only Auto Club that provides 24 hour a day emergency road service for wheelchairs and scooters. I personally have seen to many incidents where an individual was limited to the times of travel because of a disability. I have also seen passengers of a disabled vehicle having to pay for alternate transportation at the scene of a vehicle disablement. We have solved these lapses in service with the coordination of Quest Towing Network. QTS whose award winning network provides the highest quality roadside assistance throughout North America. Jim Hurst and his team have managed the QTS network for over 15 years. www.townetwork.com
In making a decision to join a auto club or renew with your current club I sincerely feel you need to know one simple fact. We all use the same road service and towing companies, although ADA has added transportation companies to the mix. We all use the same airlines, rental car companies, hotels and most of us provide third party insurance quotes from the same highest rated companies. The only difference is the coordination of the service provided and the prompt attention paid to your needs. In choosing Quest as our network coordinator we have assured the most reliable road service available, why? • They have the highest service standard for becoming a network provider. • Their network is paid a higher rate, thus better service. • Prompt payment to their service network
These components along with our service strategy makes ADA Auto Club your best choice. We will never try and dazzle you with slogans and comments about the competition. Our goal is to use your dues to provide you with the best service possible and promote the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. If your paying another club make the change to ADA where your dues mean more than just road service. Please feel free to call or write me personally I would love your input.
Sincerely Peter W. Kosta Founder / ADA Auto Club
2000 - Companies who purchased the wheelchair accessible units were recognized by their local media.
1991 - The first newspaper articles written about Peter Kosta's invention and determination to provide accessible towing services.
1993 - The 1st design of the Passenger Accommodation System Tow Truck. We converted Ford E-350 Vans into tow trucks.