Discount Tire Partners with AAA’s Roadside Assistance Program
The partnership is intended to provide the full range of Discount Tire services to AAA members with tire-related emergencies.
AAA Car Subscription Adds to EV Momentum
Even with COVID-19 dinging overall demand for new vehicles at the moment, the electric-vehicle (EV) market is poised for growth.
AAA: Worn Tires Put Drivers At Risk
New research from AAA reveals that driving on relatively worn tires at highway speeds in wet conditions can increase average stopping distances by 43% or an additional 87 feet.
AAA: Synthetic Out Performs Conventional Oil
In an independent evaluation conducted by AAA, the company found that synthetic engine oil outperformed conventional oil by an average of nearly 50%.
AAA to Rescue 7 Million Drivers This Summer
AAA is projecting that 7 million American drivers will need its assistance during the 2017 summer season, with the majority facing battery, lock and tire-related issues.
AAA Reports Breakdowns at Record High
AAA reported breakdowns were at a record high in 2015, despite vehicle advances. “Vehicles today are advanced more than ever, yet are still vulnerable to breakdowns,” said Cliff Ruud, AAA’s managing director of automotive solutions. “Sleek, low profile tires are highly susceptible to damage, electronic keyless ignitions can zap battery life and despite advanced warning
AAA Projects Highest Volume of Memorial Day Travelers in Decade
More than 37 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 4.7% increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest volume for the holiday in 10 years, according to a recent AAA Travel projection. More than 88% of travelers will travel
Newest AAA/Bob Sumerel Tire Opens April 2
AAA and Bob Sumerel Tire & Service are opening a joint tire and service store in Aurora, Ind. The new location will officially open on April 2, and is the fourth AAA/Bob Sumerel Tire & Service combined location to open since AAA Allied Group acquired Bob Sumerel Tire & Service in November 2009. “AAA is very
AAA: Spare Tires May Soon be a Thing of the Past
AAA is warning consumers that the new car they’re considering buying may not have a spare tire. "To meet new government fuel efficiency standards, some vehicle manufactures are omitting heavy spare tires and equipping new vehicles with an emergency sealant and inflator kit or tires that if damaged can run reasonable distances without air," AAA
25% Can’t Handle Big Car Repair Bill, AAA Survey Says
As tire prices continue to climb seemingly relentlessly, the AAA says that 25% of Americans don’t have the money to pay for an expensive car repair of any kind.According to the new survey, AAA found that cash-strapped Americans could not handle a $2,000 vehicle repair bill "if faced with one today." The survey also found