The Costco Auto Program gets reviewed by Greg Macke - Your Car Angel. Costco and Triple A have similar program but they all work the same. As a follow up to the, should you buy a new or used car? video, Greg explains how your membership at Costco allows you to use the Auto Program. It has advantages and disadvantages. Dealers pay Costco a marketing fee to be a qualified dealer in order to give members a Costco price. Costco advertises the service as hassle free, but once you walk through the dealer doors you are treated just like a retail customer. The only difference is you have the Costco discount. You are still subjected to all the dealer add-ons like extended warranties, financing, gap insurance, wheel and tire protection and door guards,. Questions such as: what if the dealer doesn't have the car I want? and: do all cars qualify for the Costco discount? and: Is the Costco program hassle free? and finally: is the Costco Program worth it? are all addressed.