BUFFALO, N.Y., January 22, 2010 -- AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce the January 25th opening of AAA Car Care Plus in Clarence. Located at 8120 Main Street near the intersection of Transit Road, the new facility will combine automotive repair and maintenance with AAA’s traditional travel and insurance services. This new “all in one” location is the first of its kind in New York State and has created 15 new jobs in Western New York.

“Our new AAA Car Care Plus location is a unique concept that will provide convenient, all-in-one access to AAA’s products and services,” said Tom Chestnut, President/CEO of AAA Western and Central New York. “This facility will allow you to protect your family with auto, home and life insurance, book a much needed vacation, and have the family vehicle repaired; all in one visit.”

AAA opened their first Car Care Plus facility at 2131 Eggert Road in Amherst in 2008. AAA Car Care Plus provides full repair, routine maintenance, and glass repair and replacement for members and nonmembers alike. The new Clarence facility represents only the second AAA-owned and operated auto repair facility in New York State.

“AAA Car Care Plus serves as a natural extension of AAA’s nearly 100 years of providing reliable roadside assistance to members, completing a service loop from breakdown to repair to on the go,” said Chestnut. “Opening a second location with added AAA Travel and Insurance services is the next progression towards enhancing AAA members’ experience.”

Hours of operation for the new facility are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number is (716) 932-3900. A special grand opening will be celebrated at a later date.

As Upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA provides nearly 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com.