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AAA: Vehicle Escape Tools are a Lifesaver – in the Right Situation

By Daniel Armbruster July 16, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly aid passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. Motorists may not realize it, but...

AAA Texas Offers Free Tipsy Tow Service this Independence Day

By Daniel Armbruster July 02, 2019 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas encourages everyone who is of legal drinking age, and plans to have alcoholic beverages to celebrate Independence Day, to plan ahead. AAA Texas advises those who plan to consume alcohol to designate a non-drinking driver, call for a cab or...

AAA Texas: Why Aren’t Americans Plugging in to Electric Vehicles?

By Daniel Armbruster May 09, 2019 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA’s latest survey reveals that despite many Americans having interest in electric vehicles, when asked if most vehicles will be electric by 2029, only 4 in 10 said yes. Yet, a separate study AAA conducted earlier this year found that more than half of...

AAA Texas & City of Dallas Host FREE Teen Driver Safety Fair to Save Lives; Mayor Proclaims May 18th Teen Driver Safety Awareness Day

By Daniel Armbruster May 02, 2019 Corporate Information, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Because motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death and injury for teens living in the United States, AAA Texas and the City of Dallas will host a free event to educate teens about traffic safety. The Teen Driver Safety Fair will include...

Free Community Safety Day Events to Protect DFW Motorists and Vehicles

By Daniel Armbruster April 26, 2019 Corporate Information, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Fort Worth, TX — Get a jump start on summer travel preparations and protect your automobile from theft with FREE Community Safety Day events from AAA Texas. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the AAA Texas branch located at 5431 S....

AAA Texas Offers Tips on Protecting Lives and Property Ahead of Severe Storms

By Daniel Armbruster April 16, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — As the National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe weather for parts of Texas, Wednesday evening, AAA Texas is reminding drivers and home owners about the hazards they may encounter, as a precaution. From hail, high winds and fallen trees to...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Keep Climbing; AAA Offers Tips for Drivers to Save on Fuel Costs

By Daniel Armbruster April 11, 2019 Gas Prices, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.54 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents more than this day last week and is five cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Icy Temperatures Cut Electric Vehicle Range Nearly in Half

By Daniel Armbruster February 07, 2019 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — As freezing temperatures plague much of the country, electric vehicle owners may experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicle’s interior climate control. New research from AAA reveals that when the mercury dips to 20°F and...

AAA Texas: This Super Bowl Sunday, “Don’t Drive Intoxicated. Don’t Drive Intexticated.”

By Daniel Armbruster January 30, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The Super Bowl is set for Sun., Feb. 3, and families all over Texas are planning parties to watch the big game. AAA Texas urges partygoers and party hosts to plan ahead to keep themselves and their guests safe this weekend.

AAA Texas: Study Illuminates the Dangers of Driving with Cloudy Headlights

By Daniel Armbruster December 12, 2018 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA reveals that clouded or yellowed headlights generate only 20 percent of the amount of light that new headlights do, leading to dangerous nighttime driving conditions. This decrease is caused by sunlight damage to protective plastic...

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