A survey by AAA found that two out of three Americans generally do not trust auto repair shops. Despite this lack of confidence, two out of three drivers have identified an auto repair facility they do trust. Here are some tips to assist with this process: Look for shops belonging to the AAA Approved Auto …
Four Insider Secrets to Buying Your Next Car
It wasn’t long ago when I was on the showroom floor, doing everything I could to get my customers to purchase that new car. These days, however, my goal is to help you, the consumer, feel confident when you’re in the market for a new vehicle. What does it really take? Here are four of …
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5 Signs That Your Brakes Might Need a Fix
Your car’s brakes are a critical component in ensuring you – and those around you – stay safe on the road. If you experience any of the following five warning signs, you need to have your brakes professionally inspected, pronto: Pulling to one side. If you notice your car pulling to one side when you …
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Emergency Road Service Keeps Evolving
Since 1902, AAA has rescued millions of motorists at the roadside, repaired and maintained millions of member vehicles and provided motorists and pedestrians alike with unprecedented safety, security and peace of mind. The methods by which AAA has delivered these services have certainly changed over the past 117 years, but they needed to evolve to …
Keeping up with Changing Car Maintenance Intervals
The statement, “This is not your father’s Oldsmobile,” has never been more valid than when comparing today’s tech-rich vehicles to those from a couple of decades ago. Modern cars enjoy many advances over their predecessors; however, those advances have been accompanied by changes in maintenance needs. According to Don Paxton, AAA Ohio Auto Club’s director …
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16 Million Defective Air Bags Still Need Repair
A nationwide recall of Takata air bags was issued in May 2015, but far too many of the potentially dangerous units remain on the road. It’s time to see if your car has one of them. Nearly 15.4 million vehicles have not yet had their defective air bag inflators repaired, according to the National Highway …
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Shopping for a New Vehicle? We Can Help!
September is a great month to consider buying a car, and remains one of the most popular months for new car purchases. As new models hit the showrooms, manufacturers often offer some of the year’s best deals to move out the older inventory to make way for the new. As a AAA member, we want …
Join us for Girls’ Night at the Garage 2019!
Women of all ages are invited to this year’s series of our popular Girls’ Night at the Garage events in October. These free evening sessions will be held at each of AAA’s nine Car Care Plus facilities throughout Columbus and will include food, giveaways and prizes. You’ll get an overview of important vehicle maintenance items, …
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Is a Start-Stop Vehicle in Your Future?
The technology behind Stop-Start Vehicles (SSV) is based on a simple technique used by many economy-minded drivers ever since the first traffic jam; namely, shut off the gas-consuming engine in your vehicle when you will be idling or sitting still for any length of time. After all, when the engine in your car is not …
Battery Checkup Helps Ensure Carefree Summer Travels
Don’t let a vehicle battery problem stall out your warm weather fun. Before hitting the road for a summer trip, make sure your battery won’t let you down. Have a trained technician perform a charging test to make sure your battery is operating properly. The average life of a car battery is only three to …
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