Maximizing fuel economy involves a combination of caring for your car and developing helpful habits. The following seven are just a few simple steps you can take to improve savings – as well as safety – on the road: Get regular maintenance checks. Identifying and fixing maintenance issues – some of which can affect fuel …
5 Signs You May Need New Tires
Warm weather is just around the corner—it’s almost time to pack up our mini vans, roll the windows down and take off on a few classic summer road trips. But before you rev your engine, it’s important to inspect your tires for the new season. Here are five signs that it may be time for …
New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions
New vehicle safety technology offers many safety benefits, but can cost twice as much to repair following a collision, according to new research from AAA. Even minor incidents that cause damage to this technology can add up to $3,000 in extra repair costs. “Advanced safety systems are much more common today, with many coming as …
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10 Easy Ways to Prolong Your Battery Life
Keep your battery case and brackets free of corrosion. If you see cracks or oozing at the top of your battery case, replace the battery. Corrosion and deposits interfere with the flow of electric current. Have your battery terminals and posts cleaned regularly by a trained technician. Inspect brackets. If they are heavily corroded, replace …
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Is Your Car Winter-Ready?
Motorists can help prevent winter breakdowns and crashes simply by taking care of their cars, but AAA finds 62% of cars are behind schedule for routine maintenance services. This can lead to breakdowns and costly repairs. The following simple winter car care checklist can help save Ohioans time and money this winter. Winter Car Care …
As Glass Gets Smarter, Windshield Repair Gets Smarter Too
Each year, our cars become more efficient and advanced, with a focus on improved performance, safety, and comfort. Flashy, tech-focused features like built-in Wi-Fi hot spots, trunks with hands-free opening capabilities, and 360-degree cameras for maximum protection tend to steal the spotlight ; yet there are other components on the market making impressive advancements each …
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Planning for Car Repair Costs
According to a AAA survey, 64 million American drivers — one in three — can’t pay for unexpected car repair costs. Maintenance costs on most modern cars are relatively low, but common repair costs average about $500. Try setting aside at least $50 a month to cover routine maintenance, deal with unexpected car trouble and …
Three Tips for Storing Your Car for Winter
Traveling without your car this season? Make sure your car is ready for its hibernation with these three tips for storing your car for winter. Keep your battery fully charged Prevailing wisdom once taught to disconnect the battery if you’ll be storing the car for winter. However, the disadvantages of disconnecting the battery on a …
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Girls’ Night at the Garage 2018
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 for members and nonmembers will be held at each of AAA’s 10 Car Care Plus facilities throughout Columbus and will include dinner, giveaways and prizes. You’ll learn how to check …
What to Know About Heat and Car Batteries
Like people, car batteries age over time and have a set lifespan. Even in the best operating conditions, batteries gradually break down until they can’t power the engine. One key factor in battery life is heat, which causes the chemical reaction batteries use to create electricity. However, it also causes batteries to degrade faster. In …
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