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Ragina C. Ali
Public Relations Manager, MD
O: (410) 616-1900 (ext. 4361152)
C: (443) 465-5020
RAli@aaamidatlantic.com
TOWSON, MD (May 7, 2020) –– AAA, the premier roadside assistance provider for more than 100 years, is seeing a sharp increase in battery service calls in Maryland as stay at home orders remain in place and vehicles stay parked.
During the month of April, AAA saw a 32% increase in the number of calls for battery service compared to April of 2019 in Maryland, making up 42% of AAA service calls and resulting in over 13,200 responses. Over all, calls for roadside assistance in Maryland are down 31% as there are less vehicles on the roadways.
Service Type
|
April 2019
|
April 2020
|
% Change
|
Battery
|
10,037
|
13,200
|
32%
|
Extrication
|
229
|
142
|
-38%
|
Fuel
|
772
|
276
|
-64%
|
Light Service
|
902
|
632
|
-30%
|
Lockout
|
4,123
|
2,188
|
-47%
|
Locksmith
|
368
|
198
|
-46%
|
Tire
|
7,337
|
3,944
|
-46%
|
Tow
|
21,790
|
10,860
|
-50%
|
Total
|
45,558
|
31,440
|
-31%
|
Always there for motorists, the auto club has been working diligently to help motorists whose car batteries have failed through our AAA Mobile Battery Service which will:
Signs of a weak battery may include: clicking noises when turning key; the engine turning over slowly; dim interior lighting or warning lights on the dashboard.
If your car hasn’t hit the road in a while, AAA encourages you to take some simple steps to keep you and your vehicle safe.
“Even though your car isn’t running, the electronic systems still tap the battery, which can affect its performance when you try to start it,” said Chris Storms, AAA Car Care District Director. “Your tires are the only part of your car that contacts the road and they don’t always hold pressure well, so be sure to check tire pressure. You can give them a good visual inspection for damage or even flat spots, which would indicate low pressure, especially if your car hasn’t moved in a while.”
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AAA provides automotive, travel and insurance services to over 60 million members nationwide and nearly 988,000 members in Maryland. AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. The not-for-profit, fully tax-paying member organization works 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 for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information, visit AAA.com.
Ragina C. Ali
Public Relations Manager, MD
O: (410) 616-1900 (ext. 4361152)
C: (443) 465-5020
RAli@aaamidatlantic.com
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