Two-thirds of U.S. drivers say they’ve never proactively had their car battery inspected BOISE – (November 7, 2017) – On a cold winter’s day, the last thing drivers want to deal with is a dead battery. Yet two-thirds of U.S. drivers – 65 percent – report that they don’t take steps to prevent it from …
Spare me! AAA Finds One-Third of New Vehicles don’t have Spare Tire
PORTLAND, Ore., – Automakers continue to eliminate spare tires from new vehicles in an effort to reduce weight and improve fuel economy. New research from AAA shows nearly one‐third (28 percent) of 2017 model year vehicles do not come with a spare tire as standard equipment. This is often a surprise to drivers when they get …
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AAA: Vehicle Infotainment Systems Create More Distractions for Drivers
New research finds touch screens and voice commands take drivers’ attention away from the road PORTLAND, Ore., – If you’ve driven a newer car, chances are it has an infotainment system with a touch screen and voice commands. These infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for …
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AAA: Average Cost to Own, Drive vehicle is $8,469 per Year
Small sedans are cheapest, pick-ups the most expensive PORTLAND, Ore., – Owning and operating a new vehicle in 2017 costs an average of $8,469 per year or $706 per month according to AAA’s 2017 Your Driving Costs study. Small sedans are the least expensive to own and drive at $6,354 per year while pick-ups cost …
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AAA: the Truth about Oil Changes
New AAA Research shows Synthetic oil performs better than Conventional Oil PORTLAND, Ore., – Making an informed choice about oil changes just got easier, thanks to new AAA research on the quality of engine oil. AAA found that synthetic oil outperformed conventional oil by an average of nearly 50 percent in its independent evaluation, …
AAA: Synthetic Oil Significantly Outperforms Conventional Alternatives
New AAA study shows synthetic oil provides nearly 50 percent better engine protection BOISE – (June 6, 2017) – Some drivers may be skeptical about paying more for oil change upgrades, but a new AAA study shows that switching to synthetic oil can add significant engine protection for many vehicles, under a variety of conditions. …
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AAA: One in three U.S. Drivers Can’t Afford Unexpected Car Repairs
PORTLAND, Ore., – A new AAA survey finds 64 million American drivers would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt, indicating that some drivers may underestimate the full cost of owning and operating a vehicle. AAA urges drivers to save at least $50 a month for unforeseen expenses, …
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AAA: Salt and Chemical De-Icers Cost Drivers $3 Billion Annually
PORTLAND, Ore., – Millions of U.S. drivers will face spendy vehicle repair bills from rust damage caused by chemicals and salt used to de-ice roadways. According to a new AAA survey, U.S. drivers paid an estimated $15.4 billion in rust repairs caused by de-icing methods over the last five years, or about $3 billion a …
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AAA: Not all Gasoline Created Equal
PORTLAND, Ore., – New testing from AAA has uncovered significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the United States. The independent laboratory testing compared gasolines that meet TOP TIER™ standards with gasoline brands that do not participate in the automaker-backed program. The research finds that consumers can clog their cars’ …
Three-Quarters of Americans “Afraid” to Ride in a Self-Driving Vehicle
But AAA survey reveals experience with vehicle technology builds trust PORTLAND, Ore., – Three out of four U.S. drivers report feeling “afraid” to ride in a self-driving car, according to a new survey from AAA. With today’s heightened focus on autonomous vehicles, this fear poses a potential concern to the automotive industry as consumers …
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