Plans have been filed to rework the current Dot Wo property at 6161 N. May Avenue by removing the restaurant structure and replacing with AAA in the middle and Del Taco on the south portion.
The AAA Car Care Center will be the first of its kind in Oklahoma, offering everything from car maintenance and repair to travel assistance, insurance and financial services.
AAA Oklahoma in based in Oklahoma City and currently operates 53 offices in the state, mainly centered around its insurance products.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is a federation of 42 regional clubs throughout North America, and the clubs in turn own AAA. It is a non-profit member service organization with 55 million members in the United States and Canada. National headquarters are in Heathrow, Florida.
Best known for its roadside assistance service, AAA is quickly expanding into a new market with the addition of vehicle repair and maintenance services available to both members and nonmembers.
Although the auto repair and service field is highly competitive, AAA’s main selling point is its brand, of particularly high value in an industry where consumer trust is a key factor.
The Oklahoma City facility will feature 8 auto bays where customers can watch repairs and maintenance in a waiting lounge separated by a large glass wall.
There will also be a retail area featuring travel items, a travel information counter as well as office space devoted to insurance and other services.
The 10,700 square foot Dot Wo building was constructed in 1992 as a Golden Corral Buffet.
Del Taco recently entered the Central Oklahoma market and currently operates locations in Edmond, Moore and West Oklahoma City.
As of this writing, Dot Wo Garden is still open for business.