Page 3 - AAA Every Day – AAA Hudson Valley – September/October 2021

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WHAT’S INSIDE
5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Make Autumn Safe and Fun
Use caution as children returning to school and, as parents, make weekend trips fun and educational.
9 CAR CARE HANDBOOK
Rubber and the Road
While you might check everything under your hood, you should not neglect to check your tires for proper pressure, tread wear and overall look.
CAR CARE HANDBOOK
Is Your Gauge Correct?
AAA survey shows that drivers are relying too much on their “miles-to-empty” gauge, which could be providing a false number.
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CAR CARE HANDBOOK
Handle Tickets with Care
Make sure to take care of your tickets, whether it’s a moving violation or a parking ticket. Ignoring them can have damaging effects.
TRAVELER’S GUIDE
First Big Trip After Lockdown
AAA Hudson Valley Travel Agent shares her experience of traveling to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, this spring after having to postpone her trip.
TRAVELER’S GUIDE
Luck of the Irish
The folks at AAA Member Choice Vacations have assembled a wide-ranging tour of Ireland that touches on its history, culture and beauty.
TRAVELER’S GUIDE
Affording Your Dream Honeymoon
After delaying the shower, wedding and honeymoon, make the celebration extra special with a Honeymoon Registry.
COMMUNITY BUZZ
Halloween Happenings
The Northeast is filled with haunted history and it becomes apparent in the fall with plenty of Halloween- themed events and attractions.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
AAA to the Rescue
Yes, even AAA team members need to rely on Emergency Roadside Assistance when their vehicle does not cooperate with them.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
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Ellms Family Farm Istock: Preto Perola Unsplash: Jessica Ruscello