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AAA has been named one of Morning Consult’s 2022 Most Trusted Brands in the automotive and travel industries. In both cases, AAA ranks second among the 4,000+ brands they track. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York has hired a new Senior Vice President of Sales. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to unveil a new office and retail branch in Watertown, N.Y. Read more 

Michael Grochala has joined AAA Western and Central New York as Manager of Battery and Approved Auto Repair programs for t Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York has hired Michael Friel as Senior Project Manager. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York has hired Alyssa McGovern in a new role as Insurance Retention and Training Manager. Read more 

New vehicle shoppers primarily want two things in their next ride – better fuel efficiency and more driver assist safety features. 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 pleased to participate with a convenient program again this year. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that Teresa Jones has been hired as Manager of Medicare Sales. Read more 

Lisa Goff has joined AAA Western and Central New York as Service Delivery Manager of Information Technology. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that Corally Munoz has been hired as an Assistant Safety Manager with the organization. Read more 

College graduation and commencement are right around the corner, and AAA Western and Central New York is accepting applications from college students looking to transition into their post-graduate career. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce it won a Bronze award as it was been named one of the Best Places to Work in Western New York by Buffalo Business First earlier this month. AAA took home the bronze for the second consecutive year at the annual Best Places to Work ceremony placing third in the XL category based on company size.  Read more 

Valerie Puma has been named Communications Specialist for AAA Western and Central New York and will assist the public relations department with internal and external communications, media relations, and more across the region. Read more 

Pothole season is here, unfortunately! A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a staggering $26.5 billion in 2021 alone. Read more 

This month, AAA celebrates 120 years of advocating for safe mobility for drivers and travelers alike at the national level. Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart the path for better roads in America, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations, providing roadside assistance, travel, discounts, financial and insurance services to enhance the life journey of more than 62 million members.  Read more 

It’s time to “spring forward” and set clocks ahead one hour beginning Sunday, March 13th at 2 a.m. Losing an hour of sleep and the change in daylight hours means motorists may potentially experience drowsy driving and added distractions behind the wheel as children and pedestrians take advantage of more daylight. Read more 

Salt, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on your car. In fact, a buildup of salt on your vehicle can lead to rusting or corrosion. This is especially true if there are scratches or dents where the paint has come off.  Read more 

Car enthusiasts, consumers and the curious will be heading downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center this week for the 2022 Buffalo Auto Show, and AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to participate.  Read more 

As vehicles become increasingly automated, automakers realize some technology may give drivers the false sense that the ve Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York has been extremely busy with high call volume that hasn’t seemed to let up recently. While a break in temperatures is expected midweek, a significant snowstorm is possible toward the end of the week. AAA urges the public to heed the advice of local officials and stay off the roads during inclement weather. Read more 

So far this year, flight cancellations, wintery weather and the COVID-19 omicron variant have all combined to create the perfect storm for travelers.  Read more 

Due to severe winter weather conditions, AAA is experiencing high call volume today, January 17. In such situations, AAA prioritizes service requests in an effort to assist stranded motorists who are in dangerous roadside conditions first, before those who are safe at home. Anyone in an an emergency situation should call 911. Read more 

Extremely cold temperatures and negative wind chills are expected this weekend, along with significant snowfall. Winter Storm Watches and Wind Chill Advisories/Warnings are in effect in many areas. Read more