Information provided by AAA’s preferred Insurance Partner: MAPFRE Insurance Summertime is all about relaxing and spending time with family and friends. But while making those new memories, it’s important to keep in mind a number of outdoor safety tips. Outdoor Cooking Between 2018 and 2022, fire departments across the country responded to an average of…
Written by: Anne McAlpin Just when you you’ve mastered packing a suitcase, along comes a new challenge: a hard-sided bag. Packing a hard-sided suitcase is different than packing a soft-sided suitcase. As opposed to soft sided luggage – which usually has just one main large compartment – most hard sided suitcases are divided in half. …
Information provided by AAA’s Discounts & Rewards Partner: NAPA AUTO PARTS Save 10% off most auto parts & accessories $22 off AAA Premium Batteries CHECKING YOUR LOW-MAINTENANCE RIDEIt’s no wonder why you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EV) on the road these days; they bypass a lot of the headaches that come with gas-operated vehicles—frequent fluid…
With nice weather comes backyard barbecues, patio parties and picnic playdates. Make sure to prep your yard carefully for spring and summer fun. Even if you’re an experienced gardener, many commonly used yard maintenance tools can present dangers. Approximately 75,000 people are seriously injured by lawnmowers each year, according to the Insurance Information Institute. These…
It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays a role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal vehicle crashes likely involve…
PORTLAND, OR (April 3, 2023) — International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is driving up airfares. Ticket prices for international…
Information provided by AAA’s Discounts & Rewards Partner: NAPA AUTO PARTS Many drivers avoid working on their own vehicles out of fear that they don’t have the expertise or the time. Some vehicle owners imagine a sizable garage full of tools is required for a standard repair. But investing yourself in an at-home vehicle repair…
Information provided by AAA’s preferred Insurance Partner, Mapfre Insurance While auto insurance rates fluctuate from time to time, you may not realize why. Higher premiums can certainly be frustrating but it’s important to know what insurance carriers base their decisions on. Our AAA insurance agents have certainly felt it too, with finding members their best…
If you own a newer vehicle, car maintenance reminders may display in the dash to let you know when service is due. The car dashboard symbols or messages alert you when it’s time for an oil change and other needed services. Auto service requirements vary depending on the vehicle and its mileage and time on…
From theme park destinations to bustling metropolitan areas, Americans are crisscrossing the country this Thanksgiving. AAA has compiled a list of the top domestic destinations based on flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for Thanksgiving week. Orlando and Anaheim top the list again, as they did in 2021 and 2019, while two new additions round…