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AAA Texas Offers Advice to Help Texans Recover from Winter Storm

By Daniel Armbruster February 01, 2023 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — Winter storms can cause damage to cars, homes, buildings and roads. AAA Texas reminds home and vehicle owners to avoid restoration and repair scams by working with their insurance company directly. In addition, consumers should understand their insurance...

AAA Texas: Tips to De-ice Your Windshield

By Daniel Armbruster January 30, 2023 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As winter weather blankets North, Central and parts of West Texas with frozen precipitation this week, many motorists will need to de-ice their windshield prior to driving. There are good and bad methods when it comes to de-icing. It’s important that...

AAA Texas: Texas Has Cheapest Gas Price Average Across US Ahead of Busy Thanksgiving Travel Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 17, 2022 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.07 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is nine cents less than on this day last week and is three cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Record Car Travel this July 4th Despite Most Expensive Independence Day Gas Prices Ever

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 30, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.49 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is eleven cents less than on this day last week and is $1.69 more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: 3.5 Million Texans to Travel this Independence Day

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 21, 2022

Coppell, TX — Summer travel is already in full swing and this Independence Day holiday period will be a busy one as AAA Texas predicts 3.5 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday weekend. This will be an increase of 3% over 2021,...

AAA Texas: Make Sure to Have Vehicle Emergency Kit Ready Before Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 31, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact parts of North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. AAA Texas reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready to hit the snowy...

AAA Texas Warns Drivers Not to Become a Victim of “Warm-Up Theft”

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 11, 2022 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — The cold winter months can bring challenges on the roadway such as ice, snow and blustery winds. But there’s another risk that drivers may be unaware of. Colder weather can also lead to crimes of opportunity in driveways and parking lots because thieves...

AAA Texas Reveals 2021’s Top Auto Insurance Claims

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 06, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — 2021 has been a costly year for many Texas motorists due to collisions, weather and distractions. While all automobile insurance claims are not avoidable, most are by driving defensively and following simple tips. In addition to reducing the risk of a...

AAA Texas: “Miles-to-Empty” Warning - New Research Finds Drivers Should Not Rely Too Heavily on In-Dash Fuel Economy Display

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 27, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.” AAA tested the accuracy of these systems and found their estimates vary significantly over shorter trips or are dependent on the...

AAA Texas: Memorial Day Holiday Travel Expected to Jump 60% Across the Lone Star State and U.S. Year-Over-Year

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 11, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people across the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an...