Tag: windshield
Show Your Car That You Care
October 01, 2018. Roberto Cruz
October is Car Care Month, and with a potentially harsh winter only a couple of months away, now is the perfect time to give your car a checkup.
What Are the Benefits of Maintaining Your Vehicle?
October 01, 2018. Nathan Duke
Proper car maintenance can seriously improve performance, safety and save you money. Here’s how.
Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
September 15, 2018. John Galvin
None of us want, or ever expect, breakdowns on the side of the highway, dead batteries in driveways or blown tires in parking lots. It seems these things happen at the worst times, and at AAA we are proud to be able to make those times a little less frantic for our nearly 6 million…
10 Ways to Keep Your Ride Rad
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Buying a vehicle is a big investment. And, like any other investment, you want to get a great return. The better you maintain your vehicle’s value, the more you’ll reap when it’s time to sell. Here are 10 steps to maintain your vehicle’s value. Buy Smart Vehicles don’t depreciate equally. Some makes and models are more…
Keep Your Car Running Longer
August 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
In this guide, you can learn everything from general car care tips to the nitty-gritty business of keeping your car running like a dream.
DIY Car Organizers & Cleaners: 10 Tips to Get Rid of the Mess
May 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
These simple car storage tips, car organizers and DIY cleaners will have your car looking and smelling great with a minimal amount of effort.
What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More
December 29, 2017. AAA Staff
Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.
To New Beginnings and New Ways to Earn Your Trust
December 18, 2017. John Galvin
As we herald in the new year, we also begin a new chapter at AAA Northeast. After 37 years of dedicated service, Mark Shaw has retired as president and CEO. I am honored to have been selected as the club’s new president and CEO. One of the things I most look forward to is connecting…
Robin Meade’s 1974 Ford Maverick
November 28, 2017. AAA Staff
This award-winning journalist is the longtime anchor of “Morning Express with Robin Meade” on HLN. A former Miss Ohio, she is also the author of the New York Times best-seller “Morning Sunshine: How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too,” and a singer-songwriter with two country music albums. Wake up to Robin and the “Morning…
A Little Car Maintenance Goes a Long Way
October 18, 2017. Mark Shaw
AAA estimates that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year. That translates into more than 293 hours, or just over 12 full days of driving time. That’s a lot of work for both car and driver. What could possibly go wrong? We know the dangers when drivers are impaired, drowsy or distracted….
Is Your Battery Zapped?
July 26, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Car batteries hate extreme temperatures. It’s one reason so many fail in the summer heat. Periodically disconnecting the car battery to clean its terminals with water and baking soda can help extend its life, said AAA’s Car Doctor John Paul. But all automotive batteries will fail eventually. Here are a few signs yours is on…
Test Drive: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
July 01, 2017. AAA Staff
After 60 years on sale in the U.S., the Nissan Pathfinder is one of the true pioneers in the SUV world. While it may be a “senior” in the segment, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is no slow-moving, muumuu-wearing granny. It’s a hot, single grandma whose hobbies include competitive country dancing and backpacking. The Pathfinder received…
4 Car Repairs to Make Before It’s Too Late
July 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Paying for car repairs is about as much fun as a trip to the dentist. And, like the dentist, some people will go to great lengths to avoid a trip to the shop. But drivers who skip or delay important repairs expose their vehicles to dangerous situations and costlier fixes down the road, AAA’s Car…
4 Projects That Will Make Your Car Look and Smell Amazing
April 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Get in the spring spirit by cleaning the inside of your car. Here are four car cleaning projects that will make your vehicle look and smell amazing. For best results, try them after your next car wash. An inside job Your vehicle’s windshield takes all sorts of abuse, from bug splatter to bird droppings. Wiper…
Test Drive: 2017 Honda Ridgeline
March 08, 2017. AAA Staff
When it comes to pickup trucks people think Chevrolet, Ford, Ram – and maybe even Toyota and Nissan – but most people would never think of Honda. The Honda Ridgeline, first introduced in 2005 as a four-door short cargo bed truck, has been completely redesigned for 2017. The latest Ridgeline is available as a front- or…
Coming in 2022: Automatic Braking
March 08, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Last year, 20 automakers pledged that automatic emergency braking systems would become a standard feature on 99 percent of vehicles in the U.S. car market by 2022. Here’s a closer look at how these systems work and what it means for drivers. What is it? Also known as forward collision mitigation, automatic braking systems are…