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Auto History

The History of Car Keys

April 30, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

For decades, mechanical car keys used to start an automobile were standard. Now those jagged pieces of metal are nearly extinct. The history of car keys has a story to tell.

AAA

AAA Battery Tech Spreads Service and Knowledge

April 26, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

AAA battery tech Jeff Waterman is as much a teacher as a technician.

Cars & Trucks

How to Make Car Trips Safer During the Pandemic

April 19, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

The pandemic has added another layer to road trip safety. Get tips for staying safe and healthy while traveling during this time.

Electric Vehicles

What Are the Different Types of Electric Vehicles?

April 14, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Before purchasing an eco-friendly car, there are several distinguishing features of the different types of electric vehicles you should know.

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Cars & Trucks

Car Care You Can DIY and When to Pay a Professional

April 12, 2021. Nicole Wakelin

How to identify car care that you can manage on your own and when it’s best to leave it up to the experts.

Cars & Trucks

How to Care for Your Car Brakes

April 08, 2021. Nicole Wakelin

Properly caring for car brakes helps ensure that you and your loved ones are safe on the road. Do you need a car brake repair?

Cars & Trucks

Ask a Mechanic: Is My Car Ready To Get Back on the Road?

March 29, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

As pandemic restrictions begin to ease, we’re going to be driving more. Our Approved Auto Repair technician tells us potential car issues to look out for.

Cars & Trucks

Keep Your Car Maintained During a Driving Hiatus

March 24, 2021. John Paul

Working from home? Staying inside? Even if your car sits in the driveway, problems can arise. Here’s how to prevent them.

Travel

Kim Davis has seen a lot of changes – and been through a few herself – since joining AAA Northeast in August 1995. Kim came to AAA after a stint in retail management at brands like American Eagle and Filene’s Basement. So customer service was already in her blood when she started as a member…

Cars & Trucks

U.S. Postal Service Unveils New Delivery Trucks

March 02, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

The new-look delivery trucks are scheduled to hit the road in 2023.

AAA

Members Recall Days on AAA School Safety Patrol

March 02, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

In commemoration of the program’s 100th anniversary, AAA Northeast members look back fondly on their time as School Safety Patrollers.

Cars & Trucks

AAA Car Battery Experts Answer All Your Questions

February 17, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Do you know when your car battery will die? Or how to properly jump start it? AAA car battery experts tell all.

Auto Loans

The New Way to Buy a Car: What to Expect at the Dealership

February 15, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Online buying? Limited test drives? The way we buy cars may be changed forever.

Cars & Trucks

DeLorean and Other Replicas Getting Back on the Road

January 28, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

A new federal ruling allows for the production and sale of a limited number of replica cars.

Cars & Trucks

Vehicle Emission Reduction Program Set to Start in the Northeast

January 26, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Three Northeast states – and possibly more – will implement the program beginning in 2023.

Cars & Trucks

The History of the Glove Compartment

January 25, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

The story of the glove compartment begins more than a century ago and takes many twist and turns to arrive at the car feature we know today.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Road To Adventure

January 11, 2021. Alan Rider

Getting up, going to work and coming home to get lost in your smartphone isn’t living, it’s existing. So get a little mud on your boots and have yourself an adventure once in a while. Here are two models designed with that in mind.