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Valerie PumaAuto Services
NAPA AUTO PARTS and AAA are joining forces once again, this time to provide consumers with a first-rate solution for their vehicle battery needs. Read more
Elizabeth CareyTravel and Maps
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the 2021 Allianz Partners Top Club Awa Read more
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
Diesel fuel prices at the local, state, and national levels have reached a new high today, May 6, 2022. Today’s national average price for a gallon of diesel is $5.51, up $2.41 from one year ago when the price was $3.10. In New York, the average price for diesel is $6.32, up $3.14 from one year ago when the price was $3.18. Read more
Elizabeth CareyAAA News
New vehicle shoppers primarily want two things in their next ride – better fuel efficiency and more driver assist safety features. Read more
Elizabeth CareyTravel and Maps
National Travel and Tourism Week is underway and runs through May 7. The annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry will spotlight the critical role that travel will play in driving economic growth and building the path forward through the theme “Future of Travel.” Read more
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.19, up seven cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.90. The New York State average is $4.35, up 12 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.95. Read more
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12, up four cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.89. The New York State average is $4.23, up five cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.93.  Read more
Elizabeth CareyTravel and Maps
With the official start to summer just weeks away, AAA wants travelers to know if they’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, start now if you haven’t already. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial Day are up 122% over last year. Read more
Valerie PumaGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.08, down 3 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York State average is $4.18, down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89. Read more
Valerie PumaAAA News
Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA Great Battery Roundup is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to participate with a convenient program again this year. Read more
Elizabeth CareyAAA News
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that Teresa Jones has been hired as Manager of Medicare Sales. Read more
Valerie PumaAAA News
Lisa Goff has joined AAA Western and Central New York as Service Delivery Manager of Information Technology. Read more
Elizabeth CareyAAA News
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that Corally Munoz has been hired as an Assistant Safety Manager with the organization. Read more
Valerie PumaTraffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York’s Licensed to Learn (LTL) Program, which includes both classroom and in-car driving instruction for new drivers, is now available virtually! Read more
Valerie PumaGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.11, down 8 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is 4.22, down 7 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89. Read more
Elizabeth CareyTraffic Safety
Owners of new vehicles equipped with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six months of use, but the depth of their knowledge is limited. Read more
Valerie PumaAAA News
College graduation and commencement are right around the corner, and AAA Western and Central New York is accepting applications from college students looking to transition into their post-graduate career. Read more
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.19, down 6 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York State average is 4.29, down 6 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.90 Read more
Elizabeth CareyAAA News
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce it won a Bronze award as it was been named one of the Best Places to Work in Western New York by Buffalo Business First earlier this month. AAA took home the bronze for the second consecutive year at the annual Best Places to Work ceremony placing third in the XL category based on company size.  Read more
Elizabeth CareyAAA News
Valerie Puma has been named Communications Specialist for AAA Western and Central New York and will assist the public relations department with internal and external communications, media relations, and more across the region. Read more
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, no change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York State average is 4.35, down 2 cents from last week. Read more
Elizabeth CareyTravel and Maps
Cruise vacations are still a favorite choice among Americans according to new consumer research from AAA. Read more
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, down 8 cents from last week. Read more
Elizabeth CareyAAA News
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
Elizabeth CareyGas Prices
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