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AAA Study: Drivers Steer Away From Autonomous Parking

September 22, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

As automakers increasingly integrate self-parking features into new vehicles, Americans say they are not ready to give up control. According to a new survey from AAA, nearly 80 percent of American drivers are confident in their parallel parking abilities...

Hybrid Vehicle Smog Testing Under Way For First Time

September 16, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Many hybrid vehicle owners might think that California’s biennial Smog Check test is in their rear view mirror because the vehicles’ hybrid, near-zero emissions motor exempt them from such tests. Not so. Beginning this year and for the first time,...

Auto Club Teen Driving School Gets 50 Hybrid Vehicles

September 09, 2015 Corporate Information, Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California Driving School is getting greener with delivery of more than 50 new 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrids to be used with student drivers. Fifteen vehicles were delivered in August, and more are on the way by late fall. By...

Theodore Robins Ford Earns AAA-Approved Certification

August 17, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Theodore Robins Ford, owned by David Robins, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 2060 Harbor Blvd. has met the Auto Club's strict...

Auto Club: Many Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Vehicles Will Be Recalled

August 14, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California is alerting motorists that a recall of certain Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram vehicles will be under way soon to remove defective vehicles from the road by offering trade-in incentives and a buy-back...

Auto Club, Local Law Enforcement Help Fight Car Theft

July 29, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VENCATT) and Ventura and Oxnard Police Depts. teamed today to expand car theft prevention with free vehicle window VIN etching...

Pro Car Mechanics In Gardena Earns AAA-Approved Certification

July 28, 2015 Automotive

Pro Car Mechanics, owned by Carlos Bobadillo and Ziad Alsibai, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 18235 S. Figueroa St. in Gardena, has met...

Auto Club Tips On Reducing Rising Gasoline Costs

July 14, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Southern California residents got sticker shock when average gasoline prices shot up over $4 a gallon this week and they could climb even higher, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report. The Automobile Club of Southern California is recommending...

Auto Club, Law Enforcement Offer Free Car Theft Prevention Etching In Ventura

July 07, 2015 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Ventura branch will etch the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on vehicle windows for free as a theft deterrent on Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auto Club members and non-members can receive...

Auto Club: Designate A Driver For July Fourth Festivities

June 30, 2015 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California is urging those who celebrate the Fourth of July to avoid drinking and driving by designating a sober driver. In addition, the Auto Club’s free community service, Tipsy Tow will be available as a last resort...

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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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