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Articles by John Galvin
AAA: A Trustworthy Companion on the Road Ahead
Maybe you haven’t been on the road much these past 18 months. Or maybe you’ve been on the front lines of the pandemic since the beginning. Whatever the case, you can depend on AAA Northeast to help keep your auto in tip-top shape – and to get you there safely. If it’s been a while since you last had your car serviced, you may want to take it in for a tune-up. AAA has a network ofRead More
Travel Advice You Can Trust
If you’re ready to start traveling again, AAA Northeast Travel advisors are here to help.
The Real Deal on REAL ID
AAA Northeast President and CEO John Galvin explains REAL ID and how members can get theirs.
Roadside Assistance at Your Fingertips
When you’re stranded on the roadside, get help as quickly as possible with our enhanced online system.
A Season of Thanks
After a year of unprecedented hardships, AAA Northeast is thankful for members.
Responding Together
On behalf of everyone at AAA Northeast, we hope you and your loved ones are well. Our thoughts go out to all who have been affected by COVID-19, and if you are one of the many individuals serving on the front lines of this crisis, you are a true hero. We thank you for yourRead More
Start Planning Your Next Vacation
Make the most of your vacation days with exclusive offers you’ll find only at the Newsday & AAA Travel Expo in Long Island and AAA Marketplace in Foxborough, Mass.
Slow Down, Move Over
You can help keep our first responders safe by slowing down and moving over.
Being Thankful
AAA Northeast employees truly help and serve as a way of life.
AAA Is Shifting Gears
As marijuana legalization continues, new measures need to be taken to keep the roads safe and drivers informed.
Teen Traffic Safety Tactics
Anyone who’s been through it knows it’s a time of transition for both parents and kids. While a driver’s license offers a new freedom to teens, it can also be a source of concern for parents.
Share the Open Road With AAA
There are a multitude of ways to explore the world, but I’m still fond the good old-fashioned road trip.
Unleash the Power of Your AAA Membership
At AAA, we’re dedicated to helping you on the road – and off. With your AAA membership, you can unlock thousands of discounts on everyday purchases. Whether you’re taking the family out for dinner and a movie, looking for the latest gadgets, stocking up on pet supplies, or hunting for the perfect birthday gift, we’veRead More
You Have a Friend in AAA
As I think about the new year, one word keeps coming to mind: community. We talk a lot about community here at AAA Northeast, as we believe it means more than people living together in a common area. To us, community is being there for you when you need us most. It’s helping and serving in the neighborhoods whereRead More
To a New Year and New Beginnings
As we approach the end of the year at AAA Northeast, we also approach the end of an era. For the last several years, we’ve mailed you the Your AAA newspaper you hold in your hand. We’re excited to say that starting in January, you’ll have a new 44-page glossy magazine delivered to your doorRead More
Satisfy Your Wanderlust With AAA
For many of us, the idea of getting away is often put on hold for other things. According to Project: Time Off, 52 percent of Americans had unused vacation time last year, totaling 705 million unused vacation days. The good news is that these numbers are improving – and employees are getting out and usingRead More
Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
None of us want, or ever expect, breakdowns on the side of the highway, dead batteries in driveways or blown tires in parking lots. It seems these things happen at the worst times, and at AAA we are proud to be able to make those times a little less frantic for our nearly 6 millionRead More
Developing Lifelong Safe Drivers Starts With You – and AAA
As a parent of three grown children, I still remember when each of them got a driver’s license. I was happy for them and knew how excited they were about this new level of independence. I also felt the fear of letting them behind the wheel on their own.
Research is Key to Autonomous Car Safety
I bought my first car, a 1982 Ford Escort, after graduating from college. It had a four-speed manual transmission, AM radio and manual steering and brakes. It got me where I needed to go, but it didn’t drive itself. In 1982, the closest thing to an autonomous vehicle was KITT on the television show “KnightRead More
Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving
Summer is finally here in the Northeast, and many of us will be jumping in the car and taking road trips near and far. During this time, you’re bound to experience more drivers on the road than any other time of year. If you’re like me, you’re also noticing the increasing number of drivers whoRead More