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Ultimate Motors Earns AAA-Approved Auto Repair Certification

January 25, 2013 Automotive

Ultimate Motors, Inc., owned by Adam Spitz, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 56816 Twenty-nine Palms Highway, has met the Auto Club's...

Cold Air Rushing Down to So Cal; Chilly Weather Puts Car Batteries at Risk

January 11, 2013 Automotive

Cold air from Canada has pushed its way down to Southern California, causing temperatures to drop and snow to fall on the Grapevine and Cajon Pass. Other parts of the Southland are experiencing gusty winds, scattered rain and mountain...

Auto Club Offers Free Car Theft Prevention Window VIN Etching in Inglewood

January 09, 2013 Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Inglewood-Ladera branch will be providing free anti-theft Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching for car windows from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Both members and...

Smog Check Centers Prepare for New Tests, New Equipment; Test Procedures Go Into Effect in Fall

January 07, 2013 Automotive

Consumers watching New Year’s Day football games or the Rose Parade likely missed that the state Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) Gold Shield Program for smog tests ended and its new STAR Program began under AB 2289. The...

Eddie's Auto Care Earns AAA-Approved Auto Repair Certification

January 04, 2013 Automotive

Eddie’s Auto Care, owned by Edmundo Galindo, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 195 E. Baseline St., has met the Auto Club's...

Don't Leave Home Without an Emergency Kit for Your Car

December 26, 2012 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

With millions of travelers hitting the roads for the holidays, the Automobile Club of Southern California reminds motorists that it’s important to be prepared for a possible break down any time, including while vacationing and even in a...

Start of Winter Just Days Away; Are You Ready for Cold Weather Driving?

December 17, 2012 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

As many Southern Californians are looking at nearby mountains freshly covered with snow, it is important to remember that many of them are inexperienced about driving in wet or snowy conditions. Nearly one-quarter of weather-related vehicle...

Holiday Shopping at the Mall? Keep Your Vehicle Keys Handy

December 05, 2012 Automotive

The holiday season is when the Automobile Club of Southern California receives the most requests for help from rushed shoppers who have locked themselves out of their vehicle, according to roadside assistance statistics compiled by the Auto Club,...

CR Diamond Bar Service Center Earns AAA-Approved Auto Repair Certification

November 02, 2012 Automotive

CR Diamond Bar Service Center, owned by Christian Rodriguez, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 554 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., has met the...

Insurance Department, Foundation, Auto Club Join To Provide Teen Driving Safety Help

October 17, 2012 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Automobile Club of Southern California, the California Dept. of Insurance and the Conor Lynch Foundation today joined to discuss teen driver safety, teen driver crashes and to promote an...

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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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