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AAA
WINTER SEASON CAR CARE
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
By Bruce Phillips
AAA Central Penn’s Approved Auto Repair Manager
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Winter can be a beautiful time of the year, when after a snowfall everything is covered in a glistening white blanket. But for your vehicle, snow, ice, and cold are anything but good.
All of your vehicles’ mechanical and electrical systems are subjected to very harsh conditions in the winter that can cause them to fail and create the need to use a AAA tow truck. To avoid this scenario from happening, there are some simple things that can be done to help protect your vehicle.
First, before winter sets in, schedule your vehicle to be serviced and checked over by a reliable automotive repair facility. Your local AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facility fits the bill nicely for this service. AAA inspects them yearly and certifies that they meet the training, technology, and technician standards that are required by AAA to be in the program. They offer a 24,000-mile or 24-month warranty on all repair work and a discount on labor through the AAA Discounts & Rewards program.
Make sure the oil and filter are freshly changed going into winter, to make sure of proper oil flow when it gets very cold. The air filter for the engine and the cabin filter for the interior should be checked and replaced if needed to reduce the chance of
something causing a reduced air flow, either to the engine or to the heating and defrosting systems.
Looking at your vehicle’s needs, start off by making sure that the parts of the car that touch the road are all in good shape. Make sure all your tires have plenty of tread and are correctly inflated. Tires in cold weather can lose air as much as 1-2 lbs. for every temperature drop of 10 degrees or more. Check the tire pressures regularly in the winter. Also, while having your service done, see if a tire alignment or tire rotation should be done to make sure your car is tracking properly and helping your tires wear evenly.
Other important items that should be checked are the battery, charging, and starting systems. Have your AAR facility verify that everything is in good condition and the battery is strong for wintertime starting. If you can’t make it to the garage, call AAA and have their mobile battery service come to your home or business to check everything and, if needed, to replace your battery.
Have the AAR facility check all of your vehicle’s lights and their operations because with winter being a darker season, all lights working is a necessity. Also have them verify that your ignition
components, brake system, belts and hoses, exhaust system, heater and defroster are operating as designed and that there are no fluid leaks. Make sure the engine cooling system is working properly, has no leaks and, for central Pennsylvania, has a freezing temperature good to at least -25 degrees below zero. One other area that is often overlooked in winter maintenance is wiper and washer operation. We recommend special winter wipers during this time of year because their design keeps snow from freezing in the blades. Also, use special low temperature windshield washer fluid in the washer bottle so that it doesn’t freeze up.
For additional information about the AAA Approved Auto Repair program, visit your local AAA branch office or go to AAA.com/automotive.
SAVE ON QUALITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TODAY
THIS WINTER SEASON
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.
Alex’s Tire Center, Inc.
102 Commerce Way, Stockertown
(610) 759-8473
A.R.M. Automotive
911 Lower South Main Street, 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
Young VW Mazda H
Rte. 33 & Hecktown Rd., Easton (610) 991-9100
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.
$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 2/28/2018. To redeem this coupon, please call 610-258-2808.
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for choosing AAA
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