Largest state AAA automotive repair facility opens in Eggertsville

AAA Car Care Plus opened on June 25 at 2131 Eggert Road. It is the the first AAA-owned and -operated auto repair facility and maintenance center in Western New York.

AAA Western New York opened the AAA Car Care Plus on June 25 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Eggertsville.

AAA Car Care Plus is the first AAA-owned and -operated auto repair facility and maintenance center in Western New York and will provide full repair and routine servicing for members and the motoring public by AAA-trained and expert ASE-certified technicians.

"AAA Car Care Plus serves as a natural extension of AAA's nearly 100 years of providing reliable roadside assistance to members," said Tom Chestnut, president and chief executive officer of AAA Western and Central New York.

The opening of AAA Car Care Plus has contributed to the revitalization of the economically distressed area of Eggertsville by creating 10 new jobs and rehabilitating an old dilapidated building that had been vacant since 2003.

Study after study reveals that consumers find automotive repair and maintenance stressful. Additionally, the Office of the New York State Attorney General reports that auto-related complaints, including car repair, rank third in statewide consumer complaints.

"We 're providing a great choice for quality auto repair," said Jeff Damude, director of AAA Car Care Plus. "Car Care Plus eliminates the hassle and confusion of automotive repairs by taking a transparent approach to auto repair, offering reliable and professional service from a trusted name."

AAA Car Care Plus is the larger of only two AAA-owned repair facilities in New York state, the other located in Oneonta.

AAA Car Care Plus houses 10 service bays, including a special bay where customers can safely view the analysis of their vehicle's brake, alignment and suspension testing by the Hunter B-400 Inspection Lane. Upon completion, service advisers thoroughly review the results with each customer.

Other services provided by AAA Car Care Plus include fluid changes, brake work and replacement, suspension and realignment, air conditioning/cooling system maintenance, tire services, electrical system work, and safety inspections. Services do not include collision, paint or body work.

AAA Car Care Plus is located at 2131 Eggert Road and the hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 362-0562 or visit www.AAA.com/CarCarePlus.