October is the perfect time to prep your vehicle before the cold weather of winter sets in. We’ve gathered a list of simple and relatively inexpensive car care tips to improve your vehicle’s dependability and safety, plus a few AAA Discount partners for those do-it-yourself home mechanics. Check Fluid Levels Periodic fluid levels checks are…
Gem State prices continue to drop despite the rising national average BOISE – (October 2, 2018) – Chilly Fall weather and school obligations are keeping more drivers and families close to home, with gasoline demand dropping as a result. But concerns about the global oil supply are putting upward pressure on crude prices, causing a…
Some motorists are too confident in driver assistance systems’ ability to prevent a crash BOISE – (September 26, 2018) – As Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) become standard equipment in all vehicles, they will have the potential to reduce the large number of fatalities and serious injuries that occur on U.S. roads today. But confusion…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Most Americans (75 percent) would consider working with a travel agent to plan their vacations, while some 27 million travelers plan to do so just within the next year, according to new research from AAA Travel. Younger travelers also appreciate the expertise offered by travel agents. Millennials are just as likely as…
PORTLAND, Ore., – While Hurricane Florence battered the Carolinas over the weekend with life-threating storm-surge, rain and flooding, it has had little to no impact on gas prices. For the week, the national average for regular ticks up half a cent to $2.85 while Oregon’s average dips half a cent to $3.25. Gas prices have not…
Plan Ahead with These Featured September Discounts With winter on the way, now is the perfect time to start preparing with some help from these featured September discounts. Make sure your family stays warm and safe with offers from Atlas Security and Aire Serv. Save on home services from Househappy and find an AAA Approved…
At more than $3,000 per year, the hidden cost often goes unnoticed until time of resale BOISE – (September 13, 2018) – Buyer beware: in the excitement of buying the newest and shiniest car on the lot, prospective owners sometimes fail to account for depreciation – on average, an expense of more than $3,000 per…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are fairly flat as demand for gasoline dipped slightly and gas inventories showed small gains. For the week, the national average for regular adds a penny to $2.84 while Oregon’s average remains at $3.26. Hurricane Florence could cause pump prices to spike on the East Coast this week, especially…
Gordon could impact pump prices in the short-term PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline soared to its highest level ever on record but pump prices are fairly stable in most states, including Oregon. For the week, the national average for regular remains at $2.83 while Oregon’s average ticks up two cents to $3.26. The latest…
But post-Labor Day, reduced demand and cheaper winter-blend fuel could bring relief BOISE – (August 29, 2018) – In a summer marked by strong travel activity, Idaho gas prices recently landed among the top five most expensive in the country. “In recent years, the Gem State has often ranked 7th to 9th in the nation…