AAA responds to increased call volume

AAA is offering tips for motorists to keep vehicles running during frigid temperatures.

AAA responded to requests for help from more than 200 drivers since midnight, with the most often heard complaint being that a car won’t start, according to a release. From last Friday through yesterday, AAA saw a 49 percent increase in call volume compared to the same period last year.

AAA is offering the following tips for motorists:

  • Check tire pressure
  • Vehicle batteries near the end of life expectancy could fail
  • Check antifreeze to make sure it's rated for winter temperatures
  • Check belts, hoses and fluid levels regularly

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