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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
WAYS TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WITH
Approved Auto Repair Manager YOUR CAR ON SUMMER DRIVING TRIPS By Bruce Phillips
We are all looking for ways to save fuel and money and drive in a greener fashion. However, because of distances we travel or things we need to transport, riding a bicycle may not be the best choice to be more earth friendly, so I have compiled some ideas that will help you save money, fuel, and be all around greener when driving your vehicle.
Make sure your car is in good mechanical condition
Make sure you follow your owner’s manual’s recommendations for maintenance on your vehicle and have a qualified technician perform a maintenance inspection with a report about its condition. AAA can help with this. We have over 7,400 Approved Auto Repair facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada that have passed rigid quality inspections and have ASE- certified technicians to look at your vehicle. Also ask your shop if they are properly disposing of oil, oil filters, and antifreeze in an environmentally friendly manner.
Use the correct oil and check your tires
Use the correct viscosity oil in your engine. If the oil is too thick it can cause the engine to work harder. It it's too thin, friction will lower fuel economy and possibly damage the engine. Check your tire pressure on a
regular basis. You can find the correct pressure specification in your owner’s manual or on your inside door sticker. Check the tires when they are cold, before driving, and adjust them as needed.
Plan your trips and lose weight
Plan your driving trips to combine as many errands as possible, over the most efficient routes. Keep extra weight out of your vehicle; only carry with you what is necessary. If you going to a recycling facility, try to get rid of those items before continuing your errands in order to keep weight down to a minimum.
Cut down on the air conditioning
Around town, try driving with the windows open and the air off, but out on the expressway turn the air on and shut the windows, because the open windows will create a lot of drag on your car at highway speeds and cut fuel economy.
Easy does it when driving
Drive smoothly and accelerate gently, with no jack rabbit starts, and read the road ahead to avoid unnecessary braking. Slow down before needing to
brake and keep your car rolling as long as possible. Avoid slamming on the brakes, as this is hard on the brakes and wears the tires unnecessarily.
Use cruise control and obey speed limits
If you have trouble maintaining a steady speed
on highways, set your cruise control and it will help you avoid speed changes. Also obey the speed limits to keep your wallet from getting lighter. Driving at 70 mph can use up to 9% more fuel than at 60 mph. Also, if you drive a lot on limited access roads where EZ-Pass can be used, get one; it will help save time and fuel when waiting to pay tolls.
Carpool and avoid rush hour
If possible, try to car pool with friends or co-workers; it will keep additional vehicles off the road and you can share costs, cutting your overall cost. Avoiding rush hour, if possible, is another way to avoid sitting
in traffic and wasting gas and time. If you can’t avoid it, try to look for more efficient routes to use in order to avoid idling and wasting fuel. Idling an engine can waste a large amount of fuel. If you aren’t moving for a while, turn your engine off, unless you need it running to maintain control of your vehicle.
SAVE ON QUALITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TODAY
SAVE 10%
ON LABOR (UP TO $50)
Restrictions apply1. See below.
SWIPE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD
AND SAVE!
Cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon.
AAA MEMBER BENEFITS:
• 24-month/24,000-mile repair guarantee
by the facility2
• Free 40-point AAA vehicle maintenance
inspection3 (with any paid service), an $80 value
• Worry-free repairs at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities
AAA NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AREA
AAA APPROVED AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES.
1. Members save 10% (up to $50) on labor at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities, if discount is requested. Valid AAA membership card must be presented at the facility at time of service. 2. All repairs are guaranteed by the facility for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, under normal operating conditions, unless otherwise stated in writing. Other restrictions may apply. See facility for details. 3. Available with paid service, upon request.
Free inspection is limited to items identified on the AAA Vehicle Maintenance Inspection form only. Cost of any repairs not included. Most passenger cars and light trucks are eligible. An appointment may be required. Contact the facility in advance for details. Valid AAA membership Card must be presented to the AAA Approved Auto Repair facility at the time of service. Other restrictions may apply. All rights reserved.
H indicates BOTH Approved Auto Repair and Approved Auto Body facility.
Alex’s Tire Center, Inc.
102 Commerce Way, Stockertown
(610) 759-8473
A.R.M. Automotive
911 Lower South Main St., Bangor
(610) 588-2761
Easton Auto Body H 1328 Elm St., Easton (610) 252-6502
Jeff’s Automotive Service
4110 Wm. Penn Hwy., Easton
(610) 253-6565
Midas Auto Svc. Experts
2914 Wm. Penn Hwy., Easton
(610) 253-9070
Midas Auto Svc. Experts
933 S. Broadway, Wind Gap
(610) 863-7777
Murante Auto Repair
128 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth
(610) 759-6121
T&D Automotive
1400 S. 25th St., Easton
(610) 253-0212
The Brake Shop & Auto Repair
3601 Sullivan Trail, Easton
(610) 253-2566 Wrenchtec
20 E. Lawn Road, Nazareth
(610) 759-7581
Young VW Mazda H Rte. 33 & Hecktown Rd., Easton
(610) 991-9100
Text APP188 to 88202 to download the AAA app or use your preferred App store
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SUMMER 2019
$10 OFF
To show our appreciation, you can redeem this coupon and receive $10 off a AAA Battery. That’s right! AAA now offers a Battery Service Program which features the following benefits:
• Free, expert battery testing
• Quick battery installation, at your request • A high-quality AAA battery at a
members-only discount
• An unmatched 72-month limited warranty
(including 36 months free nationwide replacement against manufacturer's defects)
• Free recycling of your old battery
Valid only for AAA Northampton County members. Offer expires 8/31/2019. To redeem this coupon, please call 610-258-2808.
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