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AAA Texas: True Cost of Annual Vehicle Ownership Rises to $9,282

By Daniel Armbruster September 12, 2019 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in 2019, according to new AAA research, pushing the average annual cost of vehicle ownership to $9,282, or $773.50 a month. That’s...

AAA Texas: Red Light Running Deaths Hit 10-Year High

By Daniel Armbruster August 29, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people...

AAA Texas: School’s Open, Avoid Deadly Distractions Behind the Wheel

By Daniel Armbruster August 15, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As millions of children start a new school year in Texas, distracted driving deaths are on the rise in communities across the state. AAA Texas warns drivers and parents that areas in, and around, school zones can become dangerous due to the amount of...

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....

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