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Pothole season is here, unfortunately! A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a staggering $26.5 billion in 2021 alone. Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.33 ($4.325), up 26 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is 4.45, up 19 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.90.  Read more

This month, AAA celebrates 120 years of advocating for safe mobility for drivers and travelers alike at the national level. Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart the path for better roads in America, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations, providing roadside assistance, travel, discounts, financial and insurance services to enhance the life journey of more than 62 million members.  Read more

It’s time to “spring forward” and set clocks ahead one hour beginning Sunday, March 13th at 2 a.m. Losing an hour of sleep and the change in daylight hours means motorists may potentially experience drowsy driving and added distractions behind the wheel as children and pedestrians take advantage of more daylight. Read more

New survey data from AAA finds that two-thirds of Americans felt gas prices were too expensive just a few weeks ago at $3.53 per gallon. Now with the national average at an all-time high of over $4, Americans may have reached a tipping point.  Read more

Travelers, wanting to escape a cold and snowy winter, are booking trips to warmer destinations in record numbers according to new booking data from AAA. Flights, tours, car rentals and hotels booked for March, April and May to places like Florida, Mexico and Hawaii are up 211% over last year and 10% over 2019. AAA finds the top trending destinations for a spring vacation include sandy beaches, blue water, clear skies and something everyone is ready to leave behind – freezing temperatures. Read more

Homeowners will be heading downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center this week for the 2022 Buffalo Home Show, and AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to participate. The show runs from March 11 - 13, 2022.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.07, up 46 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.77. The New York State average is 4.26, up 46 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.83.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.84, up 23 cents since Monday. One year ago, the price was $2.75. The New York State average is $4.05, up 25 cents since Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.81.  Read more

Tuesday, March 1 is National Wedding Planning Day! Engaged couples may want to take some time out of their Fat Tuesday celebrations to begin the planning process!  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.61, up eight cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.72. The New York State average is $3.80, up five cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.78. Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction in the number of miles driven.  Read more

February break is quickly wrapping up for area schools, and many local families will return from their travels this weekend while others are eager to book a family getaway of their own very soon. AAA expects the family vacation trend to continue throughout the year and beyond.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53, up four cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.63. The New York State average is $3.75, up seven cents from last week.  Read more

February break is here and while many people are traveling by car or by plane, some families may be suffering from cabin fever at home. AAA Western and Central New York has ideas and discounts for families to escape right here in the local region. After all, the next best thing to a vacation is a staycation! Read more

AAA Western and Central New York is using National Battery Day, February 18, to unveil the newest addition to its fleet: the Ford Ranger LS (light service).  Read more

Salt, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on your car. In fact, a buildup of salt on your vehicle can lead to rusting or corrosion. This is especially true if there are scratches or dents where the paint has come off.  Read more

Travel is on the rebound as the upcoming school break approaches. AAA’s online travel bookings for January were up nearly 250 percent compared to January 2021, and January travel reservations even surpassed pre-pandemic levels, increasing 20 percent over January 2019. Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.49, up five cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.51. The New York State average is $3.68, up nine cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.60.  Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.44, up seven cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.46. The New York State average is $3.59, up four cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.56.  Read more

Car enthusiasts, consumers and the curious will be heading downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center this week for the 2022 Buffalo Auto Show, and AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to participate.  Read more

As vehicles become increasingly automated, automakers realize some technology may give drivers the false sense that the ve Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.37, up four cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.42. The New York State average is $3.55, up five cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.51.  Read more

AAA Western and Central New York has been extremely busy with high call volume that hasn’t seemed to let up recently. While a break in temperatures is expected midweek, a significant snowstorm is possible toward the end of the week. AAA urges the public to heed the advice of local officials and stay off the roads during inclement weather. Read more

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.33, up two cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.40. The New York State average is $3.50, up two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.49.  Read more