Don't Let Car Trouble Stall Your Fantastic Fourth
July 02 2007 - 11:37AM
Business Wire
According to Allstate Motor Club, almost half of the calls received
early last summer came from motorists in need of a tow (47
percent). Of the callers who didn't need a tow but still required
roadside assistance, jump starts and tire replacements ranked as
the most common fixes to get drivers on the road again. Many
roadside hassles are preventable with some proactive upkeep.
Allstate Motor Club offers the following tips to help you and your
family avoid unnecessary delays when road tripping this summer.
Before you go... -0- *T -- Check your tires to make sure they are
properly inflated and have sufficient tread remaining. -- Check
your car's fluids, including: -- Oil, -- Washer fluid, -- Engine
coolant, -- Power steering fluid, and -- Brake and transmission
fluid. -- Bring along a current map of the route you will be
taking. If you're using an online service, still bring detailed
maps since online services don't always have the most recent road
construction information. -- Bring a cell phone and car charger if
you have one. *T While on the road... -0- *T -- If you take a pit
stop, make sure to turn off your vehicle's interior and exterior
lights. Motorists accidentally leave their lights on in all types
of weather, but heat can be additionally damaging to a car's
battery. -- Store in your trunk a car emergency kit that includes
reflectors, jumper cables, a flashlight and a tire gauge. -- Keep a
stocked first aid kit in the car's glove box for easy access. --
Carry a roll of paper towels, a jug of water and some hand
wipes--they come in handy and may prevent unplanned pit stops. *T
And of course, don't forget emergency phone numbers, including
those that provide emergency road side assistance, such as Allstate
Motor Club. If you're still deciding upon your summer vacation
destination, check out www.amcpassport.com, where Allstate Motor
Club members can plan fun worry-free, cost-effective trips, ranging
from quick weekend getaways to an island resort. The Allstate Motor
Club customer call findings analyzed 2,918 requests for assistance
from June 15, 2006 through July 15, 2006. For additional
information about Allstate Motor Club, please call the Customer
Service Center at 1-800-998-8697 or visit
www.allstatemotorclub.com. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is
the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely
known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan,
Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households
protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow
through approximately 14,800 exclusive agencies and financial
representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access
Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and
homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states
at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(R) and
Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are
sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial
Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health
insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for
individual, institutional and worksite customers that are
distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies,
financial institutions and broker-dealers. According to Allstate
Motor Club, almost half of the calls received early last summer
came from motorists in need of a tow (47 percent). Of the callers
who didn�t need a tow but still required roadside assistance, jump
starts and tire replacements ranked as the most common fixes to get
drivers on the road again. Many roadside hassles are preventable
with some proactive upkeep. Allstate Motor Club offers the
following tips to help you and your family avoid unnecessary delays
when road tripping this summer. Before you go� -- Check your tires
to make sure they are properly inflated and have sufficient tread
remaining. -- Check your car's fluids, including: -- Oil, -- Washer
fluid, -- Engine coolant, -- Power steering fluid, and -- Brake and
transmission fluid. -- Bring along a current map of the route you
will be taking. If you're using an online service, still bring
detailed maps since online services don't always have the most
recent road construction information. -- Bring a cell phone and car
charger if you have one. While on the road� -- If you take a pit
stop, make sure to turn off your vehicle's interior and exterior
lights. Motorists accidentally leave their lights on in all types
of weather, but heat can be additionally damaging to a car's
battery. -- Store in your trunk a car emergency kit that includes
reflectors, jumper cables, a flashlight and a tire gauge. -- Keep a
stocked first aid kit in the car's glove box for easy access. --
Carry a roll of paper towels, a jug of water and some hand
wipes--they come in handy and may prevent unplanned pit stops. And
of course, don�t forget emergency phone numbers, including those
that provide emergency road side assistance, such as Allstate Motor
Club. If you�re still deciding upon your summer vacation
destination, check out www.amcpassport.com, where Allstate Motor
Club members can plan fun worry-free, cost-effective trips, ranging
from quick weekend getaways to an island resort. The Allstate Motor
Club customer call findings analyzed 2,918 requests for assistance
from June 15, 2006 through July 15, 2006. For additional
information about Allstate Motor Club, please call the Customer
Service Center at 1-800-998-8697 or visit
www.allstatemotorclub.com. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is
the nation�s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely
known through the �You�re In Good Hands With Allstate�� slogan,
Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households
protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow
through approximately 14,800 exclusive agencies and financial
representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access
Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and
homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states
at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate�. Encompass� and Deerbrook�
Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively
through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides
life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance,
annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual,
institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through
Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and
broker-dealers.
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