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Jenifer Moore
Public Affairs Specialist, OH
O: (513) 762-3105 ext. (5503105)
C: (513) 401-4911
jmoore1@aaa-alliedgroup.com
CINCINNATI, OH (November 29, 2020)—Winter makes a return to the tri-state area this week with freezing temperatures and a messy mix of precipitation just in time for the start of the new week. Though not a major storm, this wintry weather event should serve as a warning for motorists to brush up on their winter driving skills, get their cars ready for winter driving, and pack a vehicle emergency kit.
“AAA recommends motorists have their cars checked out for winter driving, as preventative maintenance can help avoid more costly and inconvenient repairs later in the season,” says Jenifer Moore, AAA spokeswoman. “A road ready car for winter also includes a vehicle emergency kit, packed now and readily available when you need it all winter long.”
To help drivers prepare for winter, AAA | Bob Sumerel Tire & Service Centers are offering FREE battery, tire and preventative maintenance checks. AAA membership is not required.
AAA’s Roadside Rescue Team is also gearing up for cold-weather emergency calls, as motorists are more likely to experience dead car batteries or tire issues when the temperature drops. “It will be all hands on deck at AAA so that we may respond to stranded motorists as quickly and safely as possible,” notes Moore. “No one ever plans on getting stranded, so AAA encourages anyone with a car battery more than three years old to get it checked as temperatures drop.”
Drivers are encouraged to make sure AAA memberships are up-to-date to take advantage of roadside assistance. It is important and as simple as going to www.AAA.com or stopping in at one of the AAA retail stores.
AAA offers the following driving tips:
Get the Car Winter Ready
Harsh winter conditions make your vehicle work harder, particularly the charging and starting system, headlights, tires and windshield wipers. AAA recommends that motorists check the following vehicle systems:
Pack a Vehicle Emergency Kit
Motorists are advised to prepare a winter emergency kit now and stow in the trunk of their vehicle to have it immediately available should the need arise. AAA warns, more than 40 percent of motorists do not carry an emergency kit in their vehicle.
The emergency kit should include:
Many of the winter emergency items listed above – plus pre-assembled multi-item kits including the 73-piece Explorer Road Kit and 66-piece Winter Safety Road Kit – are available, at a discount to AAA members, in the online store at AAA.com.
AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to 60 million members nationwide and nearly two and a half million members in Ohio. AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a non-stock, non-profit corporation working on behalf of motorists, who can now map a route, find local gas prices, discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (AAA.com/mobile) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information, visit www.AAA.com.
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Cheryl Parker
Director Public & Government Affairs, OH
O: (513) 762-3372 ext. (5503372)
C: (513) 560-0972
cparker@AAA-AlliedGroup.com
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