Auto Services

We've all been there – you're rushing to get somewhere important, and your car suddenly refuses to start. The dreaded dead battery scenario can turn a perfectly good day into a frustrating ordeal.  Read more 

With the arrival of Car Care Month, there's no better time to focus on one of the most critical components of your vehicle: the battery.  Read more 

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and they have the potential to save millions of lives by preventing crashes. Read more 

The teenage years are an exciting time of growth and self-discovery. It’s the period in life when many of us first start driving, and as a teenage driver, I have recently learned about the exhilaration and responsibility that come with driving. Read more 

Have you shared the road with an aggressive driver before? It can be an unsettling experience, but it’s all too common. Read more 

The temperatures may be cooling, but your car’s battery may still be feeling the heat of this past summer. As AAA mechanics know, a battery that fails in the early winter months was probably weakened by summer heat. Read more 

Depreciation is the single most expensive cost of owning a vehicle. Your vehicle depreciates the minute you drive it off the lot, and steadily decreases in value each year.  Read more 

As wildfires continue to burn to our north, filling area skies with smoke and harmful soot, AAA is offering advice on preventing vehicle damage.  Read more 

As a parent, your job is to manage and coach your teen into becoming a safe, experienced driver through practice driving and mentoring. It is important to be aware of the risks, set and enforce rules, and model safe and responsible driving.   Read more 

AAA teamed up with area police agencies and elected officials across Western and Central New York to raise awareness of traffic safety as Memorial Day kicked off the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers.  Read more 

Summer weather is on its way, bringing with it high temperatures and intense sunlight that can damage the exterior and interior of your car. Take these steps to protect your car all summer long. Read more 

Whether you are an experienced driver or a rookie behind the wheel, parallel parking can present a challenge. Follow AAA Driver Training’s step-by step guide and you’ll be parallel parking perfectly. Read more 

Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA Great Battery Roundup is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a convenient program again this year. Read more 

If you drove through this past winter in New York State, your car is probably due for some attention. Get your car running and looking great all spring and summer long with these five car care tips.  Read more 

The future of driving is changing rapidly, and AAA is helping the next generation of drivers charge ahead by adding the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV to our driver training fleet in Amherst. Read more 

This month, AAA is celebrating black innovators, inventors, and trailblazers who made a lasting impact in the automotive industry. Take a moment to learn about these historic figures who broke barriers and changed automotive history. Read more 

With warmer temperatures in the forecast, AAA is reminding area motorists to visit the car wash, which is of utmost importance every winter. Read more 

National Battery Day is February 18, and it’s time to appreciate all that your car battery does! Read more 

Twenty four percent of weather-related crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy roads. AAA Western and Central New York wants to prepare drivers with winter driving tips to keep everyone safe on the road during this storm.  Read more 

Batteries, like tires, have a life expectancy  ̶  typically three to five years in our area. Although all batteries will fail eventually, there are some things that you can do to prolong a battery’s life. Read more 

Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a serious crash, car accidents are stressful. Knowing what to do when a crash occurs can help minimize further damage to people and vehicles, and make the claims process easier.  Read more 

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Since 1954, Cheney Tire has provided our customers with professional automotive service. Our staff and equipment set the service standards for today's high-tech vehicles. For all of your automotive needs, let the Cheney Tire family take care of your family. "It's not just our job...it's our passion." Read more 

Severe weather can be frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are factors in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Read more 

Freezing temperatures are a frequent killer of car batteries, which can leave you shivering in the driver’s seat. But why is winter weather a cause for dead batteries? Let’s find out. Read more