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Most U.S. Drivers Leery of Auto Repair Shops

December 01, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

According to a new AAA survey, two out of three drivers do not trust auto repair shops in general – citing overcharges, recommendations for unnecessary services and poor past experiences for their lack of confidence. However, the survey also reveals...

Are You and Your Car Ready for Daylight-Saving Time Change?

November 04, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

U.S. daylight-saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday when clocks are set back one hour. With the time change and shorter daylight hours, the Automobile Club of Southern California is recommending vehicle owners take the time to restore or replace...

Auto Club Automotive Research Center’s 2016 Best Cars for Teens

October 19, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

Your son or daughter just turned 16 and is going to get their driver’s license. But what will they drive? The family car? A used car? A new car? Teens may want a sporty car and parents may want something large and presumably safer. What should...

U.S. Drivers Waste $2.1 Billion Annually On Premium Gasoline

September 20, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Gas Prices, Automotive

According to new AAA research, American drivers wasted more than $2.1 billion dollars in the last year by using premium-grade gasoline in vehicles designed to run on regular fuel. With 16.5 million U.S. drivers having used premium fuel despite the...

Auto Club Tips For Labor Day Travelers

August 29, 2016 Travel, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

As Labor Day travelers head out of town this weekend on their last summer getaway, the Automobile Club of Southern California is advising drivers to watch for distractions, especially as new statistics reveal that traffic crashes are on the rise in...

Hit The Brakes: Not All Self-Braking Cars Designed To Stop

August 24, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

New test results from AAA reveal that automatic emergency braking systems -- the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles -- vary widely in design and performance. All the systems tested by AAA are designed to...

New AAA Foundation Study: 200,000 Crashes Caused By Road Debris

August 11, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

More than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the past four years, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road debris has resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths between...

Long Beach Car Owners Can Get Free Window VIN Etching At Local Auto Club Branch To Help Prevent Car Theft

August 10, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Did you know that California is the state with the most stolen cars? To help address this problem, the Automobile Club of Southern California and local law enforcement will provide free anti-car theft Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching for car...

Auto Club Research Center: 10 Best Green Cars For Teens

August 02, 2016 Automotive

It isn’t easy being green, Kermit the frog once said. But heading into the new school year, becoming a greener teen driver can be easier with vehicle recommendations from the Automobile Club of Southern California Automotive Research Center...

Despite Vehicle Advances, Breakdowns at Record High

July 20, 2016 Automotive

Despite advances in vehicle technology, including maintenance reminders and other dashboard alerts designed to mitigate roadside trouble, AAA rescued a record-breaking 32 million drivers in 2015, with more battery, flat tire and key problems than ever...

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Automobile Club of Southern California

The Automobile Club of Southern California is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in the following California counties: Inyo, Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.

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