Public & Gov't Affairs / Driver Training & Safety

Press Releases

Let's Pass a Primary Seat Belt Law in Massachusetts

In the wake of startling new statistics, the Massachusetts seat belt coalition, BEST—Belts Ensure a Safer Tomorrow—is issuing a renewed call for primary enforcement ... Read More

AAA Offers Advice About Cold Batteries

With below freezing temperatures upon us, batteries need to be in good operating condition to start vehicle engines, according to AAA Southern New England. “When the ... Read More

AAA Teams With Police Urging "Designate Before You Celebrate"

AAA Public Affairs is teaming with Rhode Island state and local police and MADD to urge motorists ringing in the new year to choose a designated driver—and to use caution ... Read More

AAA SNE JOINS 7,000 WOMEN AT MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE

For the second year in a row, representatives of AAA Public Affairs greeted women from across the Bay State at the annual Massachusetts Conference for Women. AAA members and ... Read More

2012 Traffic Safety Message Contest

Youngsters from kindergarten through high school have the chance to create an important traffic safety message and be recognized for their efforts. Elementary students create ... Read More

Car Doctor

Should I buy a used Volvo or a new Subaru?

Q. We're looking for a car for our college-age son to replace his 1998 Volvo S70. He does cycling and triathlons, so storage/cargo space is important; however, he ... Read More

Will a remote car starter void my new car warranty?

Q. I recently purchased a 2011 Ford Fusion and received a remote starter for Christmas. I asked the Ford dealer about installing it and they told me that I needed to ... Read More

Is it dangerous to re-fuel a car with the engine running?

Q. How much danger am I really in when other motorists re-fuel near me without turning their engines off? I always think of Joey Kramer from Aerosmith’s Ferrari... Read More

When should I change my car’s transmission fluid?

Q. My 2007 Camry has 115,000 miles on it. When I brought it in for transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles per the owner's manual, the service tech at my dealership ... Read More

AAA Offers Winter Driving Tips

Winter driving is tough on motorists and vehicles. To help drivers make it through the toughest winter conditions, AAA Southern New England offers the following tips: ... Read More

Can you recommend a year round muscle car?

Q. I'm currently looking at a modern “muscle car” for a year rounder, and yes, I know that doesn’t sound like a smart decision living in the Northeast... Read More

Could a tire valve cost $75.00?

Q. I recently wanted to check the air pressure of the tires on my car after hearing you talk about how important it is on your radio program. I noticed that one of the valve ... Read More