The holidays are quickly approaching and there can be so much to do! From planning travel and preparing menus to shopping for friends and family on your nice list – it’s easy to get a bit overwhelmed. Let AAA save you time and money on holiday prep so you can focus on the people and …
National Tune-Up Day for Homeowners
Written by: April S. Engram Sunday, September 25th is National Tune-Up Day, a day to remind homeowners to prepare for colder days ahead, tune-up their furnaces, and winterize their homes. Winter storms can wreck your home. Ice, snow, rain and wind are all potential dangers. Taking preventive steps now to winterize your home can make …
In Bad Weather, Advanced Vehicles May Not “See” the Road
BOISE – Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, have the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on American roads. But AAA warns that when rain and other inclement weather are in the forecast, these systems may not operate as intended. Car manufacturers often test safety features like automatic emergency braking …
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AAA Shares Best Places for Fall Foliage
BOISE – As Idahoans look for weekend activities to kick off the fall, AAA Idaho has prepared a list of some of the best places to view fall colors. “Year-round, Idaho is an outdoor wonderland, but autumn is a really special time,” says AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde. “The pandemic’s been really hard on everyone, …
Make Sure Your Vehicle is “Road Trip Ready”
BOISE – This Memorial Day, 37 million Americans (including 202,000 Idahoans) are expected to take a trip 50 miles or more from home. But due to COVID-19 restrictions, some vehicles have been dormant for months, with little or no upkeep. AAA offers repair tips and busts a few common maintenance myths to help keep a …
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Deck the Halls, Not the Highway With Your Christmas Tree
BOISE – Many Americans are in search of a little holiday cheer, and this weekend, some will purchase a real Christmas tree to help make the season merry and bright. But hauling it home can be risky business. To help avoid a holiday mishap, AAA is sharing tips to safely transport a tree. According to …
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We’re Here for You: Working from Home or In the Service Center
Whether our AAA Travel Agents are working from home, or in the AAA service centers, they remain ready to assist members with any travel needs. Much has changed this year. While we are continuing to navigate the ever changing COVID-19 landscape, we are slowly getting accustomed to how things may look for us for a …
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2020 SOLVE Beach Cleanup
AAA Beach Locations | Who & How | Discounts | Register | Snap & Win Do Good. Have Fun. Save Big. From North to South, the Oregon Coast is unlike anywhere else in the world — from its incredible waves and dunes to its stunning rock formations. For many of us, it’s the source of unforgettable …
AAA: Slow Down, Move Over for Tow Trucks, Incident Response and Emergency Vehicles
AAA spotlights new Idaho law for National Move Over Day on October 19 BOISE – (October 18, 2019) – October 19 is National Move Over Day, a reminder to motorists to slow down and, if possible, move over to allow tow truck operators, incident response teams and emergency personnel to complete their work as safely …
Donations Needed for 2019 Back-to-School Supply Drive
As Oregon schools prepare for the 2019-20 academic year, we’re joining with local nonprofit, Friends of the Children – Portland, for their annual School Supply Drive. From July 29th – August 19th, our six Portland metropolitan area service centers will accept donations for the drive during regular business hour, address and hours below: AAA Beaverton …
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