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AVOID THE HOLIDAY BREAKDOWN
Every year, as tens of millions of travelers take the road for their
holiday trips and vacations, at least one million people will be stranded.
But many of them would be able to avoid these problems if they started
planning in the fall.
That figure is an estimation by the American Automobile
Association, which is ready to deploy its assistance specialists to help
with lockouts, battery replacements, jump starts, extricating vehicles
from snow and towing cars for repair.
Common issues
Every year during the holiday season, this is how AAA service
calls are broken down:
• Nearly 300,000 requests for help with a dead battery.
• More than 80,000 failed batteries repaired on the spot.
• Nearly 200,000 sets of keys retrieved from inside locked vehicles.
• More than 166,000 tire changes.
•About 21,000 vehicle extrications.
be prepared
Drivers can avoid some roadside breakdowns by keeping their
vehicles properly maintained. The AAA advises motorists to follow
their recommended maintenance schedule and make sure their vehicle
is ready for the holiday travel season.
Have a certified technician check your vehicle’s fluid levels, lights,
brakes, exhaust system and heater/defroster. you should continue to
schedule regular services, including oil and filter changes, throughout
the winter driving season at the intervals recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer.
being stranded
The AAA projects its roadside technicians can fix the issues of
more than three out of five stranded motorists and send them on their
way. The remaining two travelers will still need a tow.
Keeping you and your family safe while you’re stranded is
important. This means pulling your car fully onto the shoulder of the
road and keeping your hazard lights flashing.
You could also benefit from having an emergency kit full of
blankets, batteries, water, flashlights and other essential items to keep
you safe and warm during long delays.
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EVERYTHING AUTO • FALL 2015 • 15