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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’s Licensed to Learn (LTL) Program, which includes both classroom and in-car driving instruction for new drivers, is now available virtually! Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.11, down 8 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is 4.22, down 7 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89. Read more

Owners of new vehicles equipped with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six months of use, but the depth of their knowledge is limited. 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

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.19, down 6 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York State average is 4.29, down 6 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.90 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

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, no change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is 4.35, down 2 cents from last week. Read more

Cruise vacations are still a favorite choice among Americans according to new consumer research from AAA. Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, down 8 cents from last week. 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

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.33 ($4.325), up 26 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is 4.45, up 19 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.90.  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

New survey data from AAA finds that two-thirds of Americans felt gas prices were too expensive just a few weeks ago at $3.53 per gallon. Now with the national average at an all-time high of over $4, Americans may have reached a tipping point.  Read more

Travelers, wanting to escape a cold and snowy winter, are booking trips to warmer destinations in record numbers according to new booking data from AAA. Flights, tours, car rentals and hotels booked for March, April and May to places like Florida, Mexico and Hawaii are up 211% over last year and 10% over 2019. AAA finds the top trending destinations for a spring vacation include sandy beaches, blue water, clear skies and something everyone is ready to leave behind – freezing temperatures. Read more

Homeowners will be heading downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center this week for the 2022 Buffalo Home Show, and AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to participate. The show runs from March 11 - 13, 2022.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.07, up 46 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.77. The New York State average is 4.26, up 46 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.83.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.84, up 23 cents since Monday. One year ago, the price was $2.75. The New York State average is $4.05, up 25 cents since Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.81.  Read more

Tuesday, March 1 is National Wedding Planning Day! Engaged couples may want to take some time out of their Fat Tuesday celebrations to begin the planning process!  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.61, up eight cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.72. The New York State average is $3.80, up five cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.78. Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction in the number of miles driven.  Read more

February break is quickly wrapping up for area schools, and many local families will return from their travels this weekend while others are eager to book a family getaway of their own very soon. AAA expects the family vacation trend to continue throughout the year and beyond.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53, up four cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.63. The New York State average is $3.75, up seven cents from last week.  Read more