Battery

Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA Great Battery Roundup is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a convenient program again this year. Read more 

As the automotive landscape evolves and electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly prominent, AAA remains your trusted navigator, ready to guide you into the future of driving. Learn about the valuable resources and tools that AAA is extending to EV owners. Read more 

Winter driving is a lot like going to the dentist: it can be scary, you’ll do anything to avoid it, and sometimes there’s no escaping it. But just like brushing and flossing, there are preventative measures you can take to make winter driving less painful – and safer. Read more 

As you jump in the car to take an effortless trip to the grocery store, you probably don’t think about what powers your battery. It’s only when you are late for work and hurriedly jump into the driver seat, turn the key, and hear the ominous click-click-click that you wonder, “What went wrong?” Read more 

We've all been there – you're rushing to get somewhere important, and your car suddenly refuses to start. The dreaded dead battery scenario can turn a perfectly good day into a frustrating ordeal.  Read more 

With the arrival of Car Care Month, there's no better time to focus on one of the most critical components of your vehicle: the battery.  Read more 

Batteries have a hidden secret, one that goes beyond their electrifying potential and impressive power capacities. It's a secret that's often overlooked but can reveal intriguing insights into the life and times of your energy-packed companion. Read more 

As the days grow shorter and autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s not only the perfect time to pull out your favorite scarf, but also a great time to make sure your car is ready for the chilly weather that lies ahead. Read more 

Nobody wants to be left stranded with a car that won’t start due to a dead battery, but it’s an all-too-common occurrence. Maintaining your car battery is key to maximizing its lifespan. With winter right around the corner, you’ll want to follow these tips to stay charged up all season long. Read more 

The temperatures may be cooling, but your car’s battery may still be feeling the heat of this past summer. As AAA mechanics know, a battery that fails in the early winter months was probably weakened by summer heat. Read more 

Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA Great Battery Roundup is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a convenient program again this year. Read more 

National Battery Day is February 18, and it’s time to appreciate all that your car battery does! Read more 

Batteries, like tires, have a life expectancy  ̶  typically three to five years in our area. Although all batteries will fail eventually, there are some things that you can do to prolong a battery’s life. Read more 

Freezing temperatures are a frequent killer of car batteries, which can leave you shivering in the driver’s seat. But why is winter weather a cause for dead batteries? Let’s find out. Read more 

As the days grow shorter and autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s a great time to make sure your car is ready for the chilly weather that lies ahead. The long, hot summer takes a toll on your car battery, shortening its lifespan.  Read more 

If anyone knows car batteries, it’s AAA. We’ve been keeping drivers on the road by installing more than 25 million car batteries since 1999. Read more 

After a long, cold winter, temperatures are rising, the air is fragrant with spring blossoms, and the open road is beckoni Read more 

Now joining AAA’s fleet is the Ford Ranger LS (light service). This isn’t your average pickup truck—AAA’s new Ford Ranger LS has the capacity to tow certain vehicles. Read more 

By the mid-1990s, AAA began providing car battery service for Members in several states. Since then, AAA has replaced and recycled millions of car batteries. Placed end to end, they would stretch from Miami to Seattle! Read more 

Freezing temperatures are a frequent killer of car batteries, leaving you shivering in the driver’s seat. But is winter weather the catalyst for a dead battery?  Read more 

Like it or not, harsh winter weather is here for the next few months. Is your vehicle ready for snowy, slushy roads and bitter cold? Now is the time to prepare your car for the rough winter weather this area is known for. Read more 

AAA is proud to offer the highest-quality lead acid car batteries for our Members’ vehicles. We recycle every battery we replace using an EPA-approved recycling center.  Read more 

AAA Members enjoy a variety of benefits, from fantastic discounts to travel services and insurance discounts. But the foundation of AAA membership is world class roadside assistance in any car you travel in in the United States and Canada. Read more 

Regular vehicle maintenance: There’s nothing exciting about it, but it could help save you plenty of pain and expense down the road. Just make sure you’re maintaining your car correctly. Read more 

Is your car due for battery trouble this summer?  Several factors come together during the summer months that put your battery through stresses that could lead to failure.   Read more