AAA Newsroom: Red Light Running Deaths Hit 10 Year High
[ad_1] New AAA Foundation data analysis finds more than two people are killed every day in red light running crashes, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug 29, 2019)- More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights, according to data […]
NAPA Know How: Rossi Experiences Tough Night in St. Louis
[ad_1] In a race that may be better explained by watching the replay a few times, Saturday night’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 was certainly a head-scratcher for Alexander Rossi and the No. 27 NAPA AutoCare crew. While a mediocre qualifying effort had the team starting 11th on the grid, Rossi’s car steadily improved throughout the […]
Carcare.org Blog: Preventative Maintenance More Important As Vehicles Age
[ad_1] Preventative Maintenance More Important As Vehicles Age The average age of vehicles on the road is rising, and as cars get older, they need more service and repair. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists who own an older car, truck or SUV become more diligent about preventative maintenance. “With the average vehicle […]
NAPA Know How: Kraus Earns Runner-Up Finish in K&N Pro Series West Race at Evergreen
[ad_1] Bill McAnally Racing earned two of the top three positions at the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 presented by ENEOS NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Evergreen Speedway on Saturday. Derek Kraus led the team with a runner-up spot in the No. 16 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry while teammate Brittney Zamora enjoyed her […]
AAA Newsroom: National Gas Price Report for August 19th, 2019
[ad_1] Summer may be ending, but gasoline demand is soaring to new heights. In its latest reading (for the week ending Aug. 9), the Energy Information Administration (EIA) recorded demand at 9.93 million b/d, the highest since the agency began recording data in 1991. As demand jumped, gasoline stocks fell by 1.4 million bbl […]
NAPA Know How: Metric vs. Standard Bolts. Do You Know The Difference?NAPA Know How Blog
[ad_1] If you’re tooling around with a wrench set in the U.S., you’ve probably cross-threaded a bolt or two, thinking it was a standard when actually you had a metric in your hand. It happens. With the metric system being adopted (almost) everywhere else in the world and the U.S. stubbornly holding on, it’s always […]
NAPA Know How: 10 Overlooked Services That Can Extend The Life Of Your VehicleNAPA Know How Blog
[ad_1] Servicing your vehicle is usually the last thing on your mind. The daily grind of life tends to take all of your focus, so unless it is actively causing an issue, your vehicle’s maintenance schedule is out of sight, out of mind. The problem is that ignoring that schedule will eventually cause a failure, […]
AAA Newsroom: National Gas Price Report for August 4th, 2019
[ad_1] On the week, the average national gas price dropped by two cents to $2.71. This is less expensive than a week, a month (-4 cent) and a year (-15 cents) ago. Prices are cheaper as demand saw a small dip on the week, even though overall demand remains robust for the summer. “While […]
NAPA Know How: Best West Coast Road Trips / NAPA Know How Blog
It’s summertime — the perfect time to explore California in your car! It’s a huge state, so unless you have all summer, you’ll need to pick some highlights. Prepare your car and choose from these best West Coast road trips: Southern California: San Diego and Orange County Southern California means “LA” to most people, but […]
Carcare.org Blog: Four Steps for Sending Your Car Away to College
[ad_1] Four Steps for Sending Your Car Away to College Seeing your child off to college is an emotional transition, especially if they are going far away from home. Sending them away in the family vehicle can create even more worry and stress. A little advance planning and a well-maintained vehicle can offer peace-of-mind to […]
