According to its statutes,[3] its purpose is to protect the rights and interests of its members in road traffic and in the area of mobility in general.

TCS provides services for its members in Switzerland and abroad in the areas of assistance, protection, counselling, safety, environment and information, as well as in the field of tourism and leisure.

TCS is also involved in conducting crash tests for mobility-related objects and participates in political lobbying on issues pertaining to mobility.

It tests various products and provides advice on all aspects of mobility, such as child seats, car tyres, bicycle helmets, navigation devices and electromobility.

The club is committed to road safety by developing teaching materials, awareness-raising and prevention campaigns, testing mobility infrastructures and advising authorities.

[5] Individual sections of the TCS also offer officially recognised motor vehicle inspections, which correspond to those of the cantonal road traffic offices.

10 times a year, members receive the club magazine "touring" free of charge, which is published in German, French and Italian.