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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Spare Me! AAA Finds Nearly One-Third of New Vehicles are Missing a Spare Tire
In an effort to reduce weight and improve fuel economy, automakers continue to eliminate spare tires from new vehicles. According to research from AAA, nearly one third (28
percent) of 2017 model
year vehicles do not
come with a spare tire
as standard equipment,
creating an unnecessary
hassle and expense for
drivers. Last year alone,
AAA came to the rescue
to more than 450,000
members faced with a flat
tire whose cars did not
have a spare tire. To avoid
a roadside surprise, AAA
urges drivers to check their trunk for a spare tire before trouble strikes.
While new vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems that alert drivers to low tire pressure, AAA’s roadside assistance data shows that tire-related problems continue to
be one of the top reasons why members call for assistance. Even if drivers do have a spare tire, they are often reaching for their cell phones to call for
roadside assistance rather than changing the tire themselves. According to a previous AAA survey, nearly 20 percent (39 million) of U.S. drivers do not know how to change a flat tire.
As a replacement for a spare tire, some automakers are including tire-inflator kits
that can temporarily repair small punctures in flat tires. However, a 2015 AAA study found that tire-inflator kits have limited functionality and
cannot provide even a temporary fix for many tire- related problems, including sidewall damage or blowouts. Not only are tire-inflator kits not a good substitute for a spare tire, but they also can cost up to 10 times more than a tire repair and have a shelf life of only four to eight years.
To prevent drivers from being stranded in the event of a flat tire, AAA offers these precautionary tips:
• Do not assume there’s a spare. When purchasing a new vehicle, always ask for a detailed list of equipment and whether a spare tire can be purchased.
• Inspect all five tires. Check tire pressures monthly and have all tires inspected as part of routine maintenance. If your vehicle has a spare tire, be sure that it’s properly inflated.
• Read ahead. If your vehicle is equipped with a tire-inflator kit, read the owner's manual and understand how it works and its limitations. Also, check the expiration date.
In addition, drivers should identify a repair shop they trust to help keep their vehicle tires in good shape. AAA's owned and operated Car Care Center on Route 9 in Clifton Park offers many brands of new tires all at member-only pricing. Visit AAA.com/ CarCare or call 518-831-1861 for more information or to make a service appointment.
Car Care Center
Auto Repair & Tire Center
ALL SERVICES PERFORMED AT AAA’S CAR CARE CENTER 36-Point Visual Vehicle Safety
• Four-wheel tire rotation
• Top off of all fluids under the hood
• Vehicle battery test print out
(voltage & cold cranking amps)
• Tire tread depth measurement & pressure test
• Check of all vehicle filters, wipers and bulbs
• Check brake pads, calipers & rotors
• Check suspension and joints
• Check of all drive belts & hoses for
cracks, wear & proper tension.
AAA members receive a 10% DISCOUNT on labor & a 24 MONTH/24,000 MILE GUARANTEE on all repairs.
Inspection
MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS WELCOME
Winter
$6495 TRIPLE PLAY
UPGRADE TO FULL SYNTHETIC FOR $10495
• TIRE ROTATION
• OIL & FILTER CHANGE SERVICE
• FRONT WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
includes 36-POINT VISUAL VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION
Up to 5-quarts of oil and standard oil filter included. Vehicles that require higher oil capacity, will be charged additionally. Up to 26” wiper blades. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Plus tax and disposal fees. Please present coupon upon check-in and prior to invoice write-up, to be applied. Expires 05/31/20. NOWTRIPLE
$2495
INCLUDES TIRE ROTATION
FULL SERVICE OIL CHANGE
UPGRADE TO FULL SYNTHETIC FOR $5995
Up to 5-quarts of oil and standard oil filter included. Vehicles that require higher oil capacity, will be charged additionally. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Plus tax and disposal fees. Please present coupon upon check-in and prior to invoice write-up, to be applied. Expires 05/31/20. NOWLOF
AAA CAR CARE CENTER
SELLS TIRES
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Major Tire Brands at Member Prices
Installation & Computer Spin Balancing
4 Wheel Alignments
Tire Rotations & Damaged Tire Repairs
Road Force Balancing
FREE ALIGNMENT
Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Plus tax. Most vehicles. Associated suspension repairs additional. Does not include mounting and balancing of tires. Please present coupon upon check-in and prior to invoice write-up, to be applied. Expires 05/31/20. NOWALIGN2
$50OFF
4-WHEEL BRAKE SERVICE
($20 OFF 2-WHEEL)
Not valid with any other coupon or dis- count. Plus tax and disposal fees. Please present coupon upon check-in and
prior to invoice write-up, to be applied. Expires 05/31/20. NOWBRAKE
WHEN YOU BUY 4 TIRES
518-831-1861
Free Wi-Fi & Internet Cafe Large Screen, Cable TV Saturday Hours & Courtesy Shuttle
1647 Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065 518-831-1861 | AAA.com/CarCare
Spacious, Clean Waiting Area Complimentary Keurig® Coffee Bar & Bottled Spring Water Fridge
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SPRING 2020
$10OFF ANY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
Most Applications. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Please present coupon upon check-in and prior to invoice write-up, to be applied. Valid only at AAA Car Care Center. Expires 05/31/20. NOWBATTERY
include a
INCLUDING ALL SEASON & SNOW TIRES