AAA Announces New Approved Auto Repair Facility

SYRACUSE, NY, JUNE 16, 2008 --Associates at AAA Western and Central New York raised $2,000 for the Ronald McDonald AAA Western and Central New York recently announced the addition of a new facility to its Approved Auto Repair Program. Robinson’s Repair Shop, located at 3 Cortland Street in Marathon, NY, has met and maintained AAA’s rigid performance standards while providing reliable and courteous service.

With the addition of Robinson’s Repair Shop, there are 130 AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities in the AAA Western and Central New York territory. All AAR facilities have undergone a rigorous inspection by AAA to qualify for the program. The inspection process includes reviewing the scope of services and repairs offered, qualifications of the automotive technicians, equipment, training, and appearance.

To ensure these high standards are maintained, AAA inspects approved facilities annually, continually monitors their performance, reviews service records, and contacts past customers to gauge their satisfaction with the services provided. Across the country, the AAA Approved Auto Repair Program holds an average of 95 percent satisfaction rating from consumers.

The Approved Auto Repair Program was designed to identify competent and reliable repair facilities. Repair centers displaying the AAA Approved Auto Repair sign excel in workmanship, service, training, appearance, and reputation. All motorists benefit from knowing that these repair facilities have met AAA’s high standards.

As Upstate New York's largest motoring and travel organization, AAA provides its 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial, and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited at www.AAA.com.


Pictured (L to R) Jack Lord, AAA Western and Central New York’s Approved Auto Repair Specialist and Jim Robinson, Robinson’s Repair Shop owner.

Contact:
Shaun Seufert (716) 929-3600
Diana R. Dibble (315) 453-5904
Wally Smith (716) 626-3225