AAA and Bud Light Offering "Tow to Go" Services This New Year's Eve

The two are teaming up to protect drivers and help those who may have celebrated too much.

Money Matters

When It’s Time To Buy A Car – Sometimes New Is Cheaper than Used

Ask most financially-savvy consumers, and they will tell you that buying a used vehicle, as opposed to a new one, is a wiser financial decision. But in today’s automotive environment, that may not be the case.

The total cost to own a car is generally at the forefront of the thoughts of many financially-savvy consumers. This cost includes not just the monthly payment, but car insurance, the cost of gas, repairs, maintenance and depreciation. In the past, conventional wisdom has stated that buying a used car is always the most frugal option. But with rising prices in the auto resale market, much more fuel efficient new cars, and better warranties, you may be better off buying a new car instead. When we look at real-world factors, they also tend to favor the purchase of a new car over a used one. AAA produced a survey a couple of months ago illustrating the impact of the tough economic environment on car owners. The survey found that 1 in 4 …

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AAA Offers Free Rides for Overserved Lawrenceville Folks

The Tow to Go program provides free rides and tows to intoxicated drivers, along with their vehicles, throughout the holiday weekend.

If you drink too much this weekend in Lawrenceville or anywhere else in Georgia, you can get home safely through a program offered by AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser. The Tow to Go will provide free rides and tows to intoxicated drivers, along with their vehicles, throughout the holiday weekend. The Tow to Go service is offered to all drivers — AAA member or not. The service will be provided May 27 through Monday, May 30, throughout Georgia. For a free ride and tow home, call 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357). Since the program began in 1997, more than 13,600 intoxicated drivers have been kept off roadways.

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