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Everyone is at Risk of Falling Asleep at the Wheel by Gregory E. Grim, Chairman,

AAA East Central, East Penn Region

ess than half of Americans say they get a good night’s sleep but the driver’s seat of your car is no place for a cat nap. Drowsy driving can be just as deadly as driving under the influence, but crashes are often under-reported due to the inherent difficulties of attributing crashes to sleepiness. Now a new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety offers some eye-opening conclusions. According to a survey of 2,035 motorists conducted as part of the AAA Foundation’s 2013 Traffic Safety Culture Index, more than a quarter of those polled (28.3 percent) admitted they drove despite being so tired that they had difficulty keeping their eyes open. An earlier study found two in five (41 percent) admitted they had “fallen asleep or nodded off” at least once while behind the wheel. Just like alcohol and drugs, fatigue impairs judgment, mood, reaction times and driving performance. Studies by the National Sleep Foundation indicate that being awake for more than 20 hours results in an impairment equal to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%, the legal limit in all states. Although typically associated with long distance driving, fatigue can set in at any time. Contributing factors include emotional stress, illness, boredom and sun glare. Overeating, drinking alcoholic beverages, or riding in an overheated or very cold vehicle can compound the effects. Sleep-related crashes are nearly twice as common among young people, who tend to stay up late, and sleep too little. Shift workers, those with untreated sleep disorders and commercial travelers are all at greater risk. Men are almost twice as likely to fall asleep at the wheel.

A recent analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash data estimates that about one in six (16.5 percent) deadly crashes involve a driver who is drowsy. These numbers suggest that the impact on motor vehicle crashes has not been fully appreciated. Many of us tend to underestimate the negative effects associated with fatigue and sleep deprivation, or maybe we’re just too tired to recognize the symptoms. Unlike alcohol-related crashes, there are no blood, breath, or other objective tests for sleepiness. AAA’s research and educational initiatives into drowsy driving began in 1993, as part of the AAA Foundation’s comprehensive “Wake Up!” campaign and this new report should serve as a wake up call. It also underscores the importance of educating drivers on the simple, yet effective measures they can take to prevent a possible tragedy. What can you do to prevent fatigue from making you another crash statistic? Start any trip by getting enough sleep the night before — at least seven hours. Schedule a break every two hours or every 100 miles. If you can, have another person ride with you who can share the driving. Learn to anticipate your circadian rhythms — or internal clocks — and avoid driving during your body’s natural downtime. Be on the alert for signs of sleepiness such as trouble keeping your eyes open, difficulty paying attention and drifting out of your lane. If you notice any of these danger signs, stop for a rest and if needed, a quick nap. Get some exercise — it helps you become more alert quickly — and for an extra boost, drink a caffeinated beverage. AAA urges all motorists to pay attention to these warning signals. Unfortunately, too many have adopted the “I’m tired, but I can make it” mentality, often at their peril or the peril of others. It’s time to put that notion to rest, once and for all.

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ennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police remind motorists to “steer clear” of police, emergency responders, road crews and tow truck operators while they carry out their duties. When you see law enforcement personnel stopped to write citations or responding to crashes and disabled vehicles, please make sure you proceed with caution and pass on the left. It could be a matter of life or death for the first responder. Pennsylvania’s Steer Clear Law requires motorists to move to a lane that is not immediately adjacent to an emergency response area. Such areas include locations where police are making traffic stops, where highway or construction workers are involved in emergency assistance, or where tow trucks are responding to disabled vehicles. If drivers cannot move over because of traffic or other conditions, they must proceed at a speed that is “reasonable and prudent,” according to the law.

Drivers should watch for flashing lights, flares in the road and personnel who may be in or next to roadways helping with emergencies. Moving over or slowing down when you pass these scenes helps ensure workers, police and other responders can focus on saving lives. The law applies any time an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing and where road crews or emergency personnel have lighted flares or have posted signs or other traffic control devices. Failure to move over or slow down can result in a summary offense that carries a fine of up to $250. In addition, fines will be doubled for other traffic violations occurring in these areas. If the violation leads to a first responder being injured, a 90-day license suspension could result. The goal is not to write citations, but make sure personnel are safe.

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Chairman: Richard S. Hamilton; Vice Chairman: James E. Broome, Jr.; Vice Chairman: Douglas W. Caldwell; Vice Chairman: Mary Lynn Laughlin; Vice Chairman: Martha Hartle Munsch; Steve D. Bullock*; Charles O. Casto; Edward C. Coaxum, Jr.; Robert S. Collins; Robert H. Compton; Jon E. Denney; Debra A. Dinnocenzo; Pamela C. Fritz; Floyd R. Ganassi*; James H. Kanicki; Richard D. Linderman*; William Duff McCrady; James M. McDonnell; Thomas V. McKernan, Jr.; Gary K. Munsie* *Emeritus Directors

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Chairman: Gregory E. Grim; President: James E. Lehman; 1st Vice Chairman: Charles J. Kelly; 2nd Vice Chairman/Board Secretary: Llyena F. Boylan; Executive Vice President: Thomas J. Ashley; Vice President of Operations: Allen J. Ruch

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According to The National Highway

Transportation Safety Administration, there are more than six million U.S. motor vehicle crashes per year reported in the United States. The odds say that you’ll most likely find yourself involved in a vehicle accident at some point in your life. Do you know what to do? There will be initial shock. Once you’ve realized what has happened and checked yourself for injury, attempt to exit your vehicle. You might need to use a window if your door has been damaged. If your vehicle is drivable, move it to a public location. From there, you’ll be able to safely exit the vehicle and report the accident. Moving the vehicle is a good idea if there’s an immediate danger like being hit again on a busy interstate. Do keep in mind that some states require you to stay on the scene. Dial 911 to report the crash. In most cases the dispatcher will automatically know your location using GPS technology. Otherwise, look for mileage markers or directional signage. In the event that your vehicle ends up in water, stay calm. You won’t be able to open the door due to the pressure from the water if the vehicle submerges. Take a

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Do You Know How to Handle a Vehicle Accident?

deep breath and roll down the window to escape. If the electric windows won’t work, then break the window by hitting it with an object or kicking it. Most insurance carriers recommend the following steps following an accident: • Take note of how many passengers are in the other vehicles involved in the accident, as this will help prevent the future addition of passengers during insurance scams. • C ollect the full name, insurance information, and home address of all other drivers involved in the accident. You should also provide your information to the other driver(s). • Write a brief summary of the accident, recording as many details as possible - the make, model and year of the vehicles involved; the time of accident; and weather conditions. • Take photos. Most of us carry cell phones with the ability to take photographs. Pictures really DO tell a story. • C ollect the names and contact information of any witnesses, especially if you feel something or someone other than yourself caused the accident. • While it’s okay to express concern over what happened, you should never admit that the accident was your fault or claim liability. • H ave your insurance information, driver’s license, and vehicle registration available for the police. Information will be collected and the officer will ask all the drivers what happened and record the account(s). sk for the police report so that you can give it to • A your insurance carrier. ontact your insurance agent or carrier as soon as • C possible. Most major insurance companies have a 24-hour phone number for claim reports. It’s a long list of things to remember and to make it easier, AAA Insurance has an App for that! You don’t need to be insured by AAA to use this app which will guide you through all the important steps to take after an auto accident. To download this free app, go to your App store and search AAA Insurance. Trust AAA to steer you right on all your current and future Auto, Home and Life insurance needs. Combining your coverage with one insurance company could make a significant difference in your premium. Call 800.240.3603, or visit AAA.com/insurance for more information or to schedule a comprehensive Insurance review. AAA – your trusted insurance advisor.

Teens Report Texting or Using Phone While Driving Significantly Less Often than Adults More than Two Out of Three Drivers Use Cell Phone Despite Crash Risk

igh school-aged teens report using their phones or texting while driving substantially less often than adults do, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. While the public often cites teens as being the most common offenders, a recent survey found that adult drivers ages 25-39 were the most likely to admit engaging in these risky behaviors behind the wheel. “It’s noteworthy that the young novice drivers are using their phones while driving less than older drivers since, given their inexperience, they are especially susceptible to distracted driving crashes,” said Peter Kissinger, President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “At the same time, it is discouraging that cell phone usage picks up when drivers gain more experience, as using a phone can lead to dangerous distractions behind the wheel.” Two out of three drivers reported using a cell while driving within the past month. Forty-three percent of adults ages 25-39 reported doing so fairly often or regularly while driving, compared to only 20 percent of teens. Motorists age 60 and up were the least likely to report using a phone. “Using your phone while driving may seem safe, but it roughly quadruples your risk of being in a crash according to previous research,” said Jake Nelson, AAA director of traffic safety advocacy and research. “None of us is immune from the dangers of distracted driving. The best advice is to hang up and drive.”

More than one in four motorists reported sending a text or email while driving within the past month. Adults ages 25-39 reported texting and driving most frequently, while those age 60 and up reported doing it the least.

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percent) believe that others texting or emailing while behind the wheel is a serious threat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Reported Using Phone Reported Using Phone While Driving Fairly Often / Regularly While Driving

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Reporting Sending Text or Email Reporting Sending Text or Email While Driving Fairly Often / Regularly While Driving

16-18 19-24 25-39 40-59 60-74 75+ TOTAL Nearly nine in ten (88 percent) motorists believe distracted driving is a bigger problem now than it was three years ago. About 89 percent believe that other drivers talking on a cell phone while driving is a serious threat to their personal safety, while nearly all (96

31 percent 42 percent 45 percent 24 percent 7 percent 1 percent 26 percent Administration, one out of every ten fatal crashes involves distraction, resulting in more than 3,000 deaths per year, although experts agree the numbers are likely underestimated. Previous research shows that hands-free cell phones offer no significant safety benefits over

7 percent 11 percent 10 percent 4 percent 2 percent 1 percent 6 percent handheld phones – hands-free is not risk-free. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety collected the data as part of the 2013 Traffic Safety Culture Index. The data are from a sample of 2,325 licensed drivers, ages 16 and older, who reported driving in the past 30 days.

January 2014

On Transportation Funding, Doing Nothing is a Costly Option In November, Governor Corbett has been based on the average price of

signed into law a long-awaited and much debated transportation funding bill to address the thirty-six percent of our major roads rated in poor or mediocre condition and the forty-four percent of Pennsylvania bridges1, with an average age of fifty years old, that are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. The legislation will invest an additional $2.3 to $2.4 billion into the state’s roads and bridges by the fifth year of the plan. AAA East Central has strongly supported legislative action to repair and rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges. As the benefit to motorists, commuters and commercial drivers quickly becomes evident, the cost impact of the new law to consumers is not so clear. One particularly confusing aspect of the new law has been a major change to the Gas Tax. The Gas Tax Pennsylvania motorists pay for a gallon of gas at the pump consists of two major components: a 12cent Liquid Fuels tax and an Oil Company Franchise Tax (OCFT) which is a tax paid by the oil companies based on the wholesale price of gas. The new law completely eliminates the 12-cent Liquid Fuels tax. The Oil Company Franchise Tax

gas in 1983 and capped at $1.25 a gallon. The new law removes the 1983 cap on the tax to reflect current oil prices however the uncapping is phased in over 5 years - 1/3 in 2014; 1/3 in 2015; 1/3 in 2017 - and is not fully implemented until 2017. The Governor’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission estimated uncapping the OCFT would initially cost drivers an additional 42 cents per week, increasing to $1.94 weekly cost in the fifth year. Unlike some other states, Pennsylvania does not use income or sales taxes to fund roads and bridges. Fuel taxes provide the majority of funding for roads and bridges and state police highway patrol. Consider the cost to motorists if funding was not available to repair roads and bridges and make safety improvements to our roadways. Our concern for safety was a major consideration for supporting additional highway funding. A study by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation concluded that deficient roadway conditions are a factor in 53 percent of deaths resulting from motor vehicle crashes each year. PennDOT reported that in 2012, the economic loss due to

traffic crashes was $1,164 to every man, woman and child in Pennsylvania. According to a report by The Road Information Program, driving on deficient roads costs Lehigh Valley-Reading motorists $1,355 per year and Philadelphia motorists $1,798 in the form of extra operating costs as a result of driving on roads in need of repair, lost time and fuel due to congestion-related delays, and the cost of traffic crashes in which roadway features likely were a contributing factor. Extra transportation costs are also built into everything we

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NEW IN 2014! Select Pleasant Holidays packages have been chosen as AAA Vacations® departures, which qualify for a Double Member Benefit (applicable to select hotels with a minimum 5-night stay). AAA Vacations® departures feature 24/7 Member Care Assistance and a 24-hour Best Price Guarantee. Sample AAA Vacations® land-only packages (per person, double occupancy), based on May 13-20: 5-NIGHT CANCUN from $1,241 (6,205 points): Occidental Grand Xcaret all-inclusive resort with Chichen Itza Excursion, Isla de Mujeres Catamaran, $100 voucher for optional sightseeing/activity. 7-NIGHT HONOLULU from $1,340 (6,700 points): Waikiki Beach Marriott (oceanview) with USS Arizona/City Tour, Majestic Grand Circle Island Tour, $100 voucher for for optional sightseeing/activity.

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JANUARY 2014

DEPARTURES

DOWNTOWN BANFF

BANFF SPRINGS

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Fly to Calgary and drive into the Canadian Rockies to Banff. Enjoy 5 nights at Brewster’s Mountain Lodge. Ride Banff Gondola for panoramic vistas. Visit thundering Bow Falls and cruise serene Lake Minnewanka. Enjoy a day in Banff on your own; play a round on Banff Springs’ golf course, take an unforgettable helicopter sightseeing tour or relax on a river float trip. Banff offers shopping and dining opportunities – as well as an occasional moose! Cross the Continental Divide on the way to Yoho and Banff national parks. See Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake and Lake Louise (“Jewel of the Rockies”), where you may ride the gondola. Spot wildlife along Columbia Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier and turquoise Peyto Lake. Cap off the week at the world-famous Calgary Stampede, a celebration of cowboy life, chuckwagon races, rodeos, parades, fireworks and more. Enjoy the thrilling Grandstand Show from reserved seats.

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Canadian Rockies and the Calgary Stampede

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LAKE LOUISE

JANUARY 2014

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Philadelphia-Calgary), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met), 9 meals, motorcoach sightseeing and baggage handling (1 per person). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR EXTRA-SPECIAL? RELAXING IN 1 GREAT HOTEL “HOME” FOR 5 NIGHTS! Brewster’s Mountain Lodge offers premier comfort in the heart of downtown Banff, your “home away from home.” Handcrafted log furnishings, Western décor, historic photos and cowboy art enhance its ambience. Relax in the whirlpool & sauna. Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and in-room high-speed internet. Explore lobby-level boutiques.

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ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL

Bunratty Folk Park Medieval banquet in a 15th-century castle Cliffs of Moher Flying Boat Museum Killarney National Park, including Muckross House Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Moll’s Gap

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Oct 5-12 • AAA Member Rate: $1,459 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 11 meals (including Bunratty Castle medieval banquet/entertainment & Merry Ploughboy pub dinner/ entertainment), in-Ireland tour director, hotel luggage handling (1 piece per person), hotel taxes & service charges. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/GoIreland for itinerary and information.

AAA Exclusive Music of Denali Dinner Theater plus three additional meals *$1,945 fare is based on category IE on Isand Princess sailing 09/10/14 on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other dates may vary. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $199 per person are additional, and are subject to change. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including onboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. ©2013 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.

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s a t s i V i n a Ital

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This 13-day escorted adventure features visits to 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Pisa, Venice and Verona! Enjoy included extra-special “moments” you’d have to research & add on at your own expense & effort: • • • •

Whisky Distillery • Edinburgh & its Castle • Ferry to Northern Ireland • Belfast: Titanic Center • Dublin: Guinness Storehouse,

Guided visits to St Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City’s museums, including the Sistine Chapel A 4-course dinner with wine in Rome, with live perforrmances of arias from the best operas After-hours visit to a 14th-century monastery, followed by a family-style feast of Tuscan dishes, with wine! A serenaded gondola cruise on the canals of Venice — one of the world’s most famous travel experiences

canal dinner cruise • Rock of Cashel • Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills • Killarney: “jaunting car” • Ring of Kerry • Skellig Experience • Sneem • Moll’s Gap

Enjoy relaxing multiple-night stays in Rome (3), Sorrento–Amalfi Coast (2), Florence (2), Venice (2) and Stresa–Lakes District (2).

• River Shannon ferry • Cliffs ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL

Oct 18-30 • AAA Member Rate: $5,179 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Newark-Rome, Milan-Newark), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 20 meals, air taxes & fees/surcharges, in-Italy tour director. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/GoItaly for details.

of Moher (pictured) • Bunratty Castle medieval banquet • AND MORE!

Nov 1-12 • AAA Member Rate: $1,799 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 17 meals (including medieval banquet, canal dinner cruise), in-Ireland tour director, hotel luggage handling (1 piece per person), hotel taxes & service charges. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/Ireland for itinerary and more information.

See & do MORE on a Celebrity Cruisetour!

Portugal & its Islands

a 6-night land tour of Alaska (Seward, Anchorage,Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks) OR a 6-night land tour of the Canadian Rockies (Vancouver,Victoria, Jasper, Banff, Calgary).

Portugal is hot...and getting hotter. It’s fast becoming the last “undiscovered” destination in Western Europe. Those who have discovered its considerable assets are having a hard time keeping it to themselves! In Lisbon, explore the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem (UWHS). See Sintra (UWHS), summer residence of kings for 6 centuries. Then enjoy Portugal’s “Riviera” and dinner with wine and fado, soulful music recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible ©STEVANZZ/FOTOLIA.COM Cultural Heritage. On the Silver Coast, see sleepy villages, rich vineyards and age-old castles. See Fatima’s famous Basilica and magnificent Batalha Monastery (UWHS). The truly remote Azores lie some 900 miles west of Lisbon. Their volcanic birth created mountains and valleys, pocket lakes resting in ancient craters, hot springs, fumaroles and thermal fountains. Seaside villages, white-washed houses guarded by medieval city walls, bustling harbors and cities overflowing with architectural treasures — these, and Europe’s only pineapple and tea plantations, make the Azores all the more inviting. About 600 miles southwest of Lisbon, the resort island of Madeira, “pearl of the Atlantic,” boasts a subtropical climate, majestic mountain ranges, volcanic cave, traditional villages and age-old ways of life — fishing, wickerwork, embroidery and world-renowned wine making.

Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include 7-night balcony-stateroom cruise accommodations/ entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes, port charges, 6-night hotel accommodations and sightseeing/transportation. Ship's registry: Malta. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information. Ask about available add-on airfare. Passport required.

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark-Lisbon), in-Portugal flights, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/ service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 19 meals, air taxes & fees/surcharges and an inPortugal tour director. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/GoEurope for details.

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June 20–July 3

AAA Member Rate: from $3,274

Canadian Rockies & Alaska Cruisetour Aug 8–21

AAA Member Rate: from $4,927

A Celebrity Cruisetour is an unforgettable vacation that delivers the best & most of both sea & land. Enjoy an experience-packed combination of a 7-night Alaska cruise on Millennium

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JANUARY 2014

Sept 12-24 • AAA Member Rate: $4,469

DEPARTURES

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Beijing

Walk on the GREAT WALL! Enter the FORBIDDEN CITY! Explore one of the world’s most important capitals and meet BEIJINGERS at home & in school! And so much more!

INTRO to CHINA AN ESCORTED EXPERIENCE

Sept 11-18 • AAA Member Rate: $3,349

Escort & driver gratuities included!

Enjoy the comfort & security of an escorted experience — a comprehensive, informative & personal look at this rapidly growing city and an in-depth introduction to its fascinating culture. See landmarks & learn customs for nearly a week; then enjoy an entire day independently exploring & indulging your interests — art, history, cuisine, shopping, photography, parks & zoos — it’s all up to you, with suggestions, advice, directions, etc, from your expert guide!

EXTRA-SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS include... • A traditional PEKING DUCK DINNER in one of Beijing‘s best restaurants renowned for the preparation & presentation of this world-famous delicacy • An up-close & personal FAMILY-HOME VISIT & HOME-COOKED MEAL in one of Beijing’s ancient and fast disappearing hutong neighborhoods, with an opportunity to question and interact with your hosts

Marvel at ancient & modern, urban & rural, rich & poor, simple & sophisticated, serene & chaotic. Beijing’s unique combination of seemingly contradictory elements may well change your understanding of this city & nation...and provide moving memories that last a lifetime.

• An entertaining KUNG FU ACADEMY VISIT & DEMONSTRATION by its young students — whom you may meet afterward and try your hand at learning a move or two! • A traditional, interactive & fun “HOTPOT“ DINNER, where spearing, dipping & cooking your meats & veggies in a tabletop “vat“ of broth makes for a very social experience!

4 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES — THE GREAT WALL AT BADALING, THE IMPERIAL PALACE (FORBIDDEN CITY), THE SUMMER PALACE AND THE TEMPLE OF HEAVEN TIANANMEN SQUARE • 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS SITE • LAMA BUDDHIST TEMPLE • HUTONG MARKET VISIT, HOME VISIT & HOME-COOKED MEAL • BELL & DRUM TOWERS TEA CEREMONY • JADE FACTORY • PEDICAB RIDE • KUNG FU DEMONSTRATION & STUDENT INTERACTION • TRADITIONAL PEKING DUCK & HOTPOT DINNERS • & MORE!

Before-discounts rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark-Beijing), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 12 meals, in-China guide, sightseeing/admissions, baggage handling (1 per person), driver/escort gratuities, AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) & government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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Meet your Experienced Guide A favorite of AAA guests on previous China tours, professional guide & Beijing resident Duan Fangming proudly shows you his city. With more than 20 years of guiding Americans through his country, he offers fluent English and extensive knowledge, insight & humor to enhance your Beijing experience with an authentic personal element rarely available anywhere else!

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ALASKA BY LAND!

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See the incredible, inspirational interior of the Last Frontier on this 9-night escorted tour — unforgettable experiences not on cruises!

Travel independently and see the iconic sights; join a traditional tour and discover interesting facts about them. Travel with Trafalgar and you’ll also go deeper into each destination, meeting locals who share their cities, stories and even home-cooked meals with you.

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Best of Britain

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An inside look at ‘la dolce vita’ through Italy’s cuisine, art and landscapes.

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July 8-17 • AAA Member Rate: $4,999

*Save up to $1,275/couple with 7.5% Early Payment Discount (EPD) on 2014 Europe trips when booked and paid by 3/31/14. Sample savings based on European Supreme departing 6/9/14. †Prices and savings are per person, land-only, based on double occupancy and includes the 7.5% EPD. EPD is not valid on all trips; subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions apply. CST#2077132-20

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Traditional salmon bake & a sternwheeler river cruise in Fairbanks 4-hour adventure flying over the Arctic Circle,the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Yukon River 7-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, looking for grizzlies, moose & more... with an overnight in the park Meet a 4-time winner of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and his canine crew Visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Begich Boggs Visitor centers 2-hour river float trip in Kenai Fjords National Park A ride on Girdwood’s Alyeska Tram — from sea level to 2,300 feet! Special welcome & farewell dinners with your fellow travelers Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Philadelphia-Fairbanks, Anchorage-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, motorcoach sightseeing, accommodations (Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward: 2 each, Girdwood: 1), 16 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), gratuities for included features (includes driver, escort), in-Alaska escort and AAA Tour Manager (if minimumparticipation goal is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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JANUARY 2014

DEPARTURES

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DISCOVER GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

AMERICAN MAJESTY

Tour a silver mine in Wallace ID (once the “Silver Capital of the World”) and the SmokeJUNE 22-28 • $3,425 jumpers Aerial Fire Depot. Visit artsy Big Fork MT and enjoy a float trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Stay at an Old World–style lodge in Glacier National Park. Cruise on 2 lakes. Travel “Going to the Sun” Road amid snowy peaks and virgin forest. Ride a vintage Red Jammer Touring Car. Cross the Continental Divide. Take America’s longest gondola up to Silver Mountain. Visit Lake Coeur d’Alene. Dine on Spokane’s River Queen paddle boat. 10 meals.

From Salt Lake City to Denver, take in some of America’s favorite national landmarks. Hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule AUG 30–SEPT 7 • $3,619 permitting). Visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks (including Old Faithful & Mammoth Hot Springs), Devil’s Tower, Deadwood, Mt Rushmore (during the day and again in the evening for its inspiring lighting ceremony), Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park, Ft Laramie National Historic Site, Cody’s Buffalo Bill Historic Center and Cheyenne. Take a wildlife Jeep® safari through South Dakota’s Black Hills. 15 meals.

BEST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

COLORADO TRAIN ADVENTURE

So many delights in 1 tour — from the endless charms of San Francisco to the natural JULY 24–AUG 1 • $3,699 splendor of the redwoods at Muir Woods to the opulence of Hearst Castle. Cross Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the Mediterranean ambiance of Sausalito, sample wines at Napa Valley vineyards, savor lunch aboard the Napa Wine Train. Ride Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr to Lake Tahoe. Visit the ghost town of Virginia City NV. Dine & dance on a riverboat paddlewheeler. Marvel at Yosemite National Park's wonders. Explore coastal Carmel, Big Sur and Monterey. 14 meals.

This Centennial State tour features rides on the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the Royal Gorge SEPT 13-20 • $2,739 Route RR, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR. Tour the US Air Force Academy and marvel at the rock formations of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Ride the country’s steepest incline and walk on the world’s highest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge. Visit Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde national parks. See the monoliths of Colorado National Monument. Visit the CO Railroad Museum in Golden. 15 meals.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

GRAND CANYON & ARIZONA ADVENTURE

From San Francisco to Seattle, see wonders along the Pacific. Explore the City by the Bay AUG 3-10 • $3,619 and California’s Wine Country. See redwoods on the Avenue of the Giants and in Redwood National Park. Enjoy rides on a jet boat on Oregon’s Rogue River and a dune buggy at the National Dunes Recreation Area. Tour Portland and its renowned rose gardens. Marvel at the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls and Mt St Helens National Volcanic Monument. In Seattle, dine atop the Space Needle and tour the world’s largest building, a Boeing assembly plant. 10 meals.

Fly to Phoenix and ride to the luxurious Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. Explore scenic backSEPT 21–28 • $2,559 country on an exciting off-road Pink Jeep® tour. Visit the IMAX Theater at Williams, then ride the Grand Canyon Railway (first class) to the canyon’s South Rim. Spend 2 nights there in a national park lodge, then ride the vintage Verde Canyon Railroad. Explore Old Town Scottsdale, marvel at intriguing plants at the Desert Botanical Garden and Western art at the Heard Museum. Enjoy a memorable farewell steakhouse dinner — cowboy-style! 11 meals.

YELLOWSTONE EXPERIENCE

CANYON COUNTRY EXPERIENCE

Our first national park’s first explorers were called liars when they described its otherAUG 11-17 • $2,645 worldly geysers & bubbling mudpots and its free-ranging bison, elk, moose, bears & wolves. Begin at Salt Lake City and travel through scenic Idaho to Yellowstone. Enjoy Old Faithful & many other natural landmarks, as well as the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. A Wildlife Safari includes a picnic dinner. Also enjoy Grand Teton National Park, the cowboy town of Jackson, a Jenny Lake cruise, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting) and more! 12 meals.

Eroded for eons by wind & water, the colorful canyons of AZ, UT and NV captivate all who OCT 8-14 • $2,249 visit. Begin in the Entertainment Capital of the World — Las Vegas! Enjoy an afternoon & evening on your own before departing for Kingman’s Route 66 Museum. Marvel at the magnificence of the Grand Canyon; enter the Navajo Nation and see Monument Valley from a 4WD vehicle. Enjoy a sunset jet boat ride on the Colorado River followed by a BBQ dinner. Visit 4 national parks — Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion — and 2 state parks too! 11 meals.

Before-discount AAA Member Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip flights from Philadelphia, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, sightseeing admissions, taxes/gratuities for included features, baggage handling (1 bag per person) and meals as indicated. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for itinerary details.

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DEPARTURES

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JANUARY 2014

What Consumers Want: The Ten Best Selling Cars of 2013 Five brands -- Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Toyota -- comprise this year’s top 10 models and have sold more than 2.9 million units alone.

he ten models have many things in common: The two most popular vehicles are actually trucks, staples for practical consumers who must combine their heavy-duty work wants with their functional family needs as well. Six of them are inexpensive sedans and coupes that offer comfort for passengers, as well as economic fuel efficiency. More than half of the cars on the list have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting below $30,000, with four of them affordably under $25,000. For buyers who put down 30% and qualify with a three percent financing rate, monthly payments for these four cars can be less than $300. Many of these popular cars are top sellers year after year. The number-one best selling vehicle for 2013, the Ford F-Series, has been the top-selling truck in the United States for more than 30 years. This is in part because people tend to buy models based on their long-term brand familiarity and popularity. The top 10 have one thing in common. They’re nobrainers. They’re all safe choices. Add in generous new car sales incentives that reduce the consumers’ out-of-pocket expense, discounting these models by more than 18 percent and as much as $6,000, and it’s easy to see how these vehicles are such popular choices with new car shoppers.

Shopping for a pickup truck?

Consider the Chevrolet Silverado or Ford F-150.

Top Ten Best Selling Vehicles for 2013 * •2 013 Ford F-Series with 559,506 units •2 013 Chevrolet Silverado with 360, 775 units •2 013 Toyota Camry with 318, 990 units •2 013 Honda Accord with 282, 102 units •2 013 Honda Civic with 53, 561 units •2 013 Nissan Altima with 249, 518 units •2 013 Toyota Corolla with 233, 547 units • 2013 Honda CR-V with 229,082 units • 2013 Ford Escape with 228,290 units • 2013 Ford Fusion with 226,293 units * based on vehicle sales through September 30, 2013.

Thanks to its potential 16.5 percent discount off the $31,125 MSRP, the 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCab 4x2 bears a possible savings of $4,965 and a market average price of $25,160. Ford's hardworking pickup truck with long box carries a $362 monthly payment and fuel economy of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19.8 mpg combined.

Looking for a more passenger friendly coupe or sedan?

You choose between the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord or Civic, Nissan Altima, or Toyota Camry or Corolla. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab bears a whopping 18.4 percent discount off the $33,700 MSRP, equaling a possible savings of $6,206 and a market average of $27,494 for Chevrolet’s popular pickup truck with long box. Fuel economy for the Silverado comes in at 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17.8 mpg combined; while offering 20 percent down payment could give you monthly payments as low as $395 for 60 months at three percent APR.

The midsize Nissan Altima promises a national market average of $20,078 and an easy-on-the-wallet monthly payment of about $298; that's a potential savings

of 10.2 percent — or up to $2,362 — off the already affordable $23,070 MSRP for Nissan’s sporty little Altima.

Among the many passenger car choices among these top ten popular vehicles is the midsize Toyota Camry at 10.1 percent off its MSRP of $23,045; after potential discounts its national market average is $2,319 lower at $20,726. Offer a 20 percent down payment, and you could drive away with 60 monthly payments right around $298.

The mid-size Ford Fusion sedan offers a monthly payment of about $430 and a TrueCar national market average of $29,948; that’s 9.2 percent — or up to $3,047 — less than the $32,995 MSRP.

The small Toyota Corolla promises a super affordable national market average of $17,564 and a monthly payment of about $252 with 20 percent down; that's a potential savings of 7.5 percent — or up to $1,426 off its $18,990 MSRP.

If you’re shopping for the safety, resale, and reliability of a Honda, you can

choose between the Honda Accord or Honda Civic in either coupe or sedan form. The midsize Honda Accord sedan offers a potential discount of six percent off its $30,860 MSRP. That potential savings of $1,838 brings the average market price down to about $29,022 — or just about $417 monthly.

Honda's smaller Civic is available in both coupe or sedan body style and boasts a potential discount of 4.7 percent. That translates into a possible savings of up to $1,009, bringing its MSRP of $21,605 down to a market average price of $20,596 for Honda's popular small car. The Honda Civic also boasts the best fuel economy of any vehicle in this collection of ten most popular cars, thanks to 28 mpg city, 39 hwy, and 33.1 mpg combined.

Need room for cargo and people?

Consider a compact crossover like the Ford Escape or Honda CR-V.

All new for 2013, the Ford Escape compact crossover offers a great combination of fuel economy, ample interior space and practical safety and comfort features. The front-wheel-drive Ford Escape features highway fuel economy as high as 30 mpg as well as seating for five and a super useful handsfree liftgate that raises with a kick of your foot to make accessing the rear cargo area that much easier when your hands are full. At about $375 per month, the Ford Escape carries an average market price of $26,057; that’s 9.2 percent — or Continued on page 22 January 2014

Winter Driving Tips

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inter driving means icy roads and snowy conditions and although it’s best to stay off the roads, most of us can’t avoid it because of work, school or other reasons. Be very cautious in these conditions and make sure your car is prepped and you know how to handle road conditions and hazards. Here are some winter driving tips when driving in snowy or icy conditions: • Get a tire with sufficient traction in the snow. Most tires that have at least 6/32-inch deep tread should perform safely in snowy and rainy conditions. • Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Under- or overinflated tires will not provide the optimal traction for treacherous road conditions. • On hilly or inclined surfaces, make sure to use your low gears for better traction. • Do not use cruise control on any slippery surface. • Turn on your lights to increase visibility so you and the vehicles around you are noticeable. • Watch for black ice, also known as “glare ice” or “clear ice” which is usually a transparent or invisible coating of ice on roadways, overpasses and bridges. It’s thin ice and looks similar to the color of the material below it. Also looks like a road slick. • Driving on icy or snowy conditions requires more stopping distance so make sure to reduce your speed during these weather situations. Be sure to increase your normal following distance (three to four seconds) to eight to ten seconds.

Celebrates 26 Years Providing AAA Service Bob’s Automotive Clinic has been affiliated with AAA providing roadside assistance to AAA members since 1986. Responding to approximately 9,000 emergency service calls annually, Bob’s staff serves a large portion of our members in the Lansdale and surrounding area and also provides battery testing/installations.

• When accelerating, do it slowly to avoid skidding by pressing the gas gently to gain traction. • Whether you have ABS (anti-lock) brakes or not, threshold braking is the best way to stop. To do this, keep your heel of your foot on the floor and apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal using the ball of your foot. • To recover from skidding, take your foot off the accelerator and slowly turn the vehicle in the direction the rear-end is moving. It’s common for your rear to fishtail. Just stay calm until it straightens. And if you need to, stop the vehicle and take a breath. If you find your car isn’t up to winter driving it may be time to consider getting a new car. Most body styles are well discounted in January. December and January demonstrate the highest discounts available all year for convertibles, coupes, sedans, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and even minivans, averaging discounts of 6.6 percent across all body styles. As a AAA member you can save even more on new and used cars when you use the AAA Car Buying Program.

Pictured here is Bob Hessler, owner of Bob’s Automotive Clinic, receiving a recognition plaque from June DeLucia, Assistant Manager, AAA Emergency Road Service, AAA East Central, East Penn Region.

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Scope of Service

5 - Paintless Dent Repair 6 - Glass Replacement 7 - Glass Repairs 8 - Restorations

9 - Vinyl & Soft Roof Replacement 10 - Corrosion Protection 11 - Upholstery Repair 12 - Auto Detailing E - Emissions Testing Site

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Douglassville Auto Body & Sales, Inc. 1-3, 5-10, 12 E 610/326-0422 1501 Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville NEW Fred Beans Collision Center 1-12 E 610/327-2680 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown

Mikitz Gordon Street Collision Center 1-12 610/437-3041 229 W. Gordon St., Allentown

Easton Auto Body 1-12 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton

Reliable Auto Body 1-12 610/433-3212 967 Sumner Ave., Whitehall

Young Volkswagen Collision Center 1-12 E 610/991-9115 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

LEHIGH COUNTY Auto Collision Specialists 1-12 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Road, Emmaus

1 - Collision Repairs 2 - Frame Repair 3 - Direct Repair Provider 4 - Total Paint Replacement

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CARBON COUNTY Liberty AutoGlass 610/377-7787 509 N. First St., Lehighton

LEHIGH COUNTY Mesko Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. 610/264-3000 171 Lloyd St., Allentown

Montgomery COUNTY

Alderfer Glass Co. 215/723-1192 144 Telford Pike, Telford

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale 1-12 215/855-4754 1301 N. Broad St., Lansdale

AAA inspected and approved • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • Insured • State registered • ASE, I-CAR, OEM certified technicians • Guaranteed workmanship • AAA arbitration • Most insurance claims accepted AAA Approved Auto Body® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs.

AAA Approved Auto Repair® Scope of Service Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number. 1 – Engine Performance 6 – Heating, Air Conditioning 2 – Minor Engine Repair 7 – Major Engine Repair 3 – Brake Service 8 – Automatic Transmission 4 – Electrical Systems 9 – Manual Transmission 5 – Tire, Steering, Suspension 10 – Diesel Engine E - Emissions Testing Site For more information on AAA Approved Auto Repair®, call 610-778-3443 or 1-888-627-9227 or log on to AAA.com AAA Approved Auto Repair® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs. BERKS COUNTY Dave’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-10 E 610/367-1844 925 W. Philadelpia Ave., Boyertown Fred Beans Ford NEW 610/367-2081 1-10 E 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown BUCKS COUNTY Grandview Service Centre 215/257-7033 1-9 E 530 Arch Street, Perkasie Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 215/538-1095 335 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown Miller Tire & Auto Co. 215/257-4307 1-9 E 856 Blooming Glen Rd., Blooming Glen Village Center Automotive 1-10 E 610/346-7774 3150 Main St., Springtown CARBON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service Center 1-10 E 610/826-4959 505 Little Gap Road, Palmerton CHESTER COUNTY CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/705-5501 18 Glocker Road, Pottstown Lenny’s Auto Services, Inc. 610/469-9118 1-9 E 1851 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown New Street Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/948-4414 3751 Schuylkill Road, Spring City LEHIGH COUNTY A-Tech Automotive, Inc 610/432-8989 1-7, 9 E 1035 Union Boulevard, Allentown Austin’s Auto Service 1-10 E 610/866-5440 1843 W. Broad St., Bethlehem Auto Collision Specialists 1-10 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Rd., Emmaus Autolex Dealerships, Inc. 1-10 E 610/740-3005 725 N. 15th St., Allentown Dreisbach’s Auto Service & Sales 1-10 E 610/435-7505 614 N. 18th Street, Allentown Firestone Tire & Service Center 1-10 E 610/266-1006 100 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall

LEHIGH COUNTY Getz Service Station 1-7, 9 E 610/395-9413 10635 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville Haldeman Ford/Lincoln, Inc. 610/791-4900 1-10 E 2443 Lehigh St., Allentown Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 610/289-6170 1-10 E 619 Union Blvd., Allentown L&M Automotive Specialists, Inc. 610/435-1782 1-9 E 210 Gordon Street, Allentown McNabb's Service & Repairs 610/398-1324 1-10 E 4948 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/791-4911 3141 Lehigh Street, Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/437-5091 1820 MacArthur Road, Whitehall No.1 Service Center 1-7, 9 E 610/432-7044 1637 Tilghman Street, Allentown Park Manor Automotive 1-10 E 610/395-6712 1185 Bulldog Drive, Allentown Queen City Tire, Inc. 1-9 E 610/395-3751 4661 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Rothrock Motor Sales 1-10 E 610/439-8485 1648 Plaza Lane, Allentown Sacks Automotive 1-9 E 610/791-1135 511 Fawn Street, Allentown Schweikert’s Auto Service, Inc. 610/821-5600 1-9 E 1701 Roth Ave., Allentown Shoemaker Auto Group, Inc. 610/395-3713 1-10 E 4131 Walbert Ave., Allentown Star Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/437-3374 738 N. Graham Street, Allentown Mercedes Benz Specialist Strohl Automotive Services 1-10 E 610/395-3345 7831 Main St., Fogelsville

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Albitz Garage, Inc. 1-10 E 610/326-1438 2827 East High Street, Pottstown Bergey’s Auto Sales & Service NEW 610/287-7895 1-10E 1207 N. Gravel Pike, Zieglerville Bergey’s Buick GMC 1-10 E 215/721-3431 436 Harleysville Pike, Souderton Bergey’s Chevrolet, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-4100 610 Route 309, Colmar Bergey’s Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge 1-10 E 215/721-3480 430 Harleysville Pike, Souderton Bergey’s Tire & Auto Service Center 1-9 E 215/855-9706 1341 N. Broad St., Lansdale Bob Adams Auto Service Center 1-9 E 215/368-4700 534 W. Main Street, Lansdale Center Point Exxon 1-10 E 610/584-9251 2005 Valley Forge Road, Worcester CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/409-0400 1405 S. Township Line Rd., Limerick Fred Beans Chevrolet NEW 1-10 E 610/495-1800 40 Autopark Blvd., Limerick Fred Beans Kia NEW 1-10 E 610/495-5900 20 Autopark Blvd., Limerick Fred Beans Nissan 1-10 E 610/495-1856 NEW 55 Autopark Blvd., Limerick Godshall’s Auto Service 1-10 E 215/855-7800 225 S. Main St., Hatfield Hinkle’s Auto Repair 1-9 E 215/679-0698 2703 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-8115 696 Bethlehem Pike, Route 309, Colmar J’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 215/362-9236 1669 School Road, Hatfield Jack Nolan’s Exxon 610/489-9028 1-9 E 567 Main Street, Trappe Lansdale Chrysler-Jeep 1-9 E 215/855-9540 Route 309, Montgomeryville

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 610/367-2941 1-9 E 2148 E. High St., Pottstown North Penn Gulf 215/362-2223 1-9 E Valley Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Reiter’s Service Station, Inc. 610/287-9186 1-9 E 1224 North Gravel Pike, Zieglerville Spanial’s Service Center 1-10 E 215/855-7030 45 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield Upper Gwynedd Service Center 215/699-6640 1-10 E 790 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Wes Jackson Automotive Center 610/489-6888 1-9 E 1851 Ridge Pike, Royersford Wynne’s Express Lube & Auto Repair, Inc. 1-10 E 610/489-4050 1635 W. Main St., Trappe NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service & Tire of Walnutport 610/767-2220 1-10 E 308 S. Best Ave., Walnutport Car-Doc, Inc. 1-10 E 610/767-7110 4982 East Valley Dr., Walnutport Easton Auto Body 610/252-6502 1-10 E 1328 Elm St., Easton Jeff’s Automotive, Inc. 1-9 E 610/253-6565 4110 William Penn Hwy., Easton Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8,9 E 610/253-9070 2914 William Penn Hwy., Easton Murante Auto Repair 1-10 E 610/759-6121 128 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth Paul’s Garage 1-10 E 610/837-9877 219 W. Northampton Street, Bath T&D Automotive 1-10 E 610/253-0212 1400 S. 25th St., Easton The Brake Shop & Auto Repair 1-9 E 610/253-2566 3601 Sullivan Trail, Easton Weddes Auto Center 1-10 E 610/837-6411 450 Monocacy Dr., Bath Young Volkswagon, Inc. 610/991-9100 1-10 E 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

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What Consumers Want:

The Ten Best Selling Cars of 2013 Continued from page 19 as much as $3,047 — less than the $28,195 MSRP of Ford’s small sport/utility vehicle.

Solid, fuel-efficient, and roomy, the Honda CR-V compact SUV has been a wise choice for more than a decade, and boasts a national market average price of $28,008 after a potential discount of 3.79 percent, or $1,067 off the $29,075 MSRP. The CR-V also offers a possible monthly payment around $403 after 20 percent down, and fuel economy of 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26.8 mpg combined.

Are you shopping for one of these Ten Popular Vehicles?

These great deals are available at Certified Dealers nationwide and demonstrate potential savings on new cars based on the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. These discounts include potential

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savings from such special offers as manufacturer’s rebates and cash incentives, which helps create these great opportunities for savings for these ten popular vehicles. Remember, sales incentives are subject to change based on region and manufacturer, and must be confirmed with your dealer when shopping. Deals are limited to inventory on hand, so your Certified Dealer must confirm that actual inventory, including your preferred options and colors, is in stock. Be sure to visit AAA.com/AutoBuying to view local pricing on any car and to be connected with a local Certified Dealer who will provide you pricing information for the vehicle you are researching. Market Average Price is based on the national average of recent vehicle transactions, including destination and delivery charges after incentives that are subject to change, but does not include tax, title, licensing, documentation or processing fees, other state and governmental charges and/or fees, or any other charges or fees allowed by law. This is a national average, so you may find better pricing based on sales in your local area at your Certified Dealer.

Are you shopping for one of these top ten popular vehicles? Then take a look at the following or two SUVs among these ten popular chart to learn how much you could possibly save when shopping with a Certified Dealer. If you’re trying to decide between similar body styles -- like the two pickup trucks, the six passenger cars,

vehicles -- the chart below also identifies fuel economy figures to help you compare what each model could cost at the pump.

Great Deals on the Top Ten Best Selling Vehicles of 2013 Year Make Model Trim Segment

MSRP / Average Paid*

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab, Long Box 4WD WT Large Truck

$33,700 /$27,494

$395

$6,206 / 18.4%

15 / 21 / 17.8

2013 Ford F-150 SuperCab 4X2 6-1/2' Box STX Large Truck

$30,125 /$25,160

$362

$4,965 / 16.5%

17 / 23 / 19.8

2013 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S Midsize Car

$23,070 / $20,708

$298

$2,362 / 10.2%

27 / 38 / 32.1

2013 Toyota Camry L 4-Cyl Midsize Car

$23,045 /$20,726

$298

$2,319 / 10.1%

25 / 35 / 29.7

2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD Midsize Car

$32,995 / $29,948

$430

$3,047 / 9.2%

22 / 31 / 26.2

2014 Ford Escape SE 4WD Small SUV

$28,195 / $26,057

$375

$2,138 / 7.6%

22 / 30 / 25.8

2013 Toyota Corolla LE Small Car

$18,990 / $17,564

$252

$1,426 / 7.5%

26 / 34 / 29.9

2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V6 Automatic Midsize Car

$30,860 / $29,022

$417

$1,838 / 6.0%

21 / 34 / 26.6

2013 Honda Civic Sedan EX Automatic Small Car $21,605 / $20,596

$296

$1,009 / 4.7%

28 / 39 / 33.1

2013 Honda CR-V EX-L w/Rear Entertainment System 2WD Midsize SUV

$403

$1,067 / 3.7%

23 / 31 / 26.8

$29,075 / $28,008

Est. Monthly $ Savings / City / Hwy / Payment** % Savings Comb MPG

*Market Average is estimated based on the national average of recent vehicle transactions, including destination and delivery charges after incentives that are subject to change, but does not include tax, title, licensing, documentation or processing fees, other state and governmental charges and/or fees, or any other charges or fees allowed by law. **Estimated monthly payments are based on a 3% APR for 60 months with 20% down on the current market average price, and excludes sales tax and other fees and charges that may vary by region or state. Actual APR may be subject to credit approval and other factors. These examples are for information purposes only, and are not an offer to lend. See your dealer/lender for details, including actual available offers.

Identity Theft is a (Financial) Health Risk

re you one of the millions who are constantly thinking about being healthier? Even if you don’t make perfect choices every day, chances are you understand the importance of good health. Does this focus transfer to your financial well-being? Financial troubles are a major source of stress for many. Your financial health is your safety net if your physical health fails you. So, while you focus on your physical health, it’s important to protect yourself from an increasingly common financial woe – identity theft. Equal to exercise, a healthy diet, and the occasional vaccine, there are steps you can take toward minimizing your risk of identity theft. Give yourself a financial well-being workout by following these identity theft prevention tips:

• Monitor your credit report.

Consider checking for unauthorized activity on your accounts through a credit or identity protection service for help with halting fraud. AAA offers identity monitoring to members with enrollment in ProtectMyID®, which protects you by detecting signs of fraud and helping you resolve them. Log onto AAA.com/ ProtectMyID or call 1-877-440-6943 for details.

• Protect your Social Security number.

Take your Social Security card out of your wallet, and make sure it’s not printed on your checks or any other commonly used piece of identification. Give out your Social Security number (SSN) as infrequently as possible. When you receive requests for your SSN, ask how it will be used and if another form of identification is acceptable.

• Shred documents destined for disposal.

This includes pre-approved credit card offers, convenience checks, account statements, and anything that contains personal or financial information. Going through the garbage is one of the most common ways identity thieves gain access to information.

• Send and receive smartly.

Your mailbox is even more exciting than your garbage can to identity thieves. That’s why ProtectMyID’s identity theft protection alerts members when a new address shows up on their credit profile. Consider using a locked, secure mailbox or P.O. Box for sending and receiving mail. Avoid a paper trail altogether by switching to paying bills online through your bank or the creditor’s secure websites.

• Explore the World Wide Web with care. Be smart about opening and

responding to unsolicited emails and never click on a link sent to you by someone you don’t trust. Make sure your firewall and antivirus software are up-to-date on computers and digital devices.

The reasons for taking care of yourself physically are abundant and obvious, as are the reasons for protecting your financial health by taking steps to prevent identity theft. Just like preventing a cold, it’s not always a matter of “if” but a matter of “when” your personal information might be overexposed. You’ll be happy you took preventative measures should you find your financial health at risk. This article is provided for general guidance and information. It is not intended as, nor should it be construed to be, legal, financial or other professional advice. Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any legal or financial issues involved with credit decisions.

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