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Most U.S. Drivers Leery of Auto Repair Shops

Most U.S. Drivers Leery of Auto Repair Shops

Automotive

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 1, 2016) – According to a new AAA survey, two out of three U.S. drivers do not trust auto repair shops in general – citing overcharges, recommendations for unnecessary services and poor past experiences for their lack of...







AAA TIDEWATER SUPPORTS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH

AAA TIDEWATER SUPPORTS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH

For the past few years, the Commonwealth of Virginia has observed Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. During this 30-day period, safety advocates across the Commonwealth have initiated educational campaigns on the dangers of distracted driving with the goal of saving lives on Virginia roadways, as distracted driving continues to be recognized as a top danger behind the wheel.


AAA CAR CARE CENTERS PROMOTE RECYCLING TO RECOGNIZE EARTH DAY 2014

AAA CAR CARE CENTERS PROMOTE RECYCLING TO RECOGNIZE EARTH DAY 2014

Automotive

Each year, approximately 97 percent of vehicle batteries are recycled. Unfortunately, the remaining 3 percent add up to millions of pounds of lead and gallons of sulfuric acid. These can be discharged into the environment, creating health and safety hazards for humans and animals, as well as a potential fire hazard.


Here We Go Again! AAA Advises Motorists Of Winter Battery Woes

Here We Go Again! AAA Advises Motorists Of Winter Battery Woes

Automotive

With freezing overnight temperatures expected this week, AAA reminds motorists that the extremely cold weather is tough on vehicles, especially your car battery. Traditionally, car batteries last an average of 37 months in a moderate climate, but now, the average life of a battery can be as little as 2 years because of the large amount of power required by the average ‘modern’ car and driver, according to AAA Tidewater Virginia Roadside Assistance Program.


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