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December 22, 2010

Don’t let your holiday celebrations go up in smoke

December 22, 2010 Candles, trees and decorations add warmth to our holiday celebrations, but can also heat up the risk of a house fire if not handled properly. During this holiday season, the British ...

December 14, 2010

Don’t let the Grinch steal your spirit — or your stuff

December 14, 2010 BCAA offers advice to help you protect yourself from holiday theft (Burnaby, B.C.): While the holiday season is regarded as a time for giving, thieves see it as a time for taking. An...

November 29, 2010

BCAA receives the BBB Torch Award

October 29, 2010 The British Columbia Automobile Association was awarded the Better Business Bureau’s third annual Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes the organization for ...

August 30, 2010

Laptop? Check. Cell phone? Check. Xbox? Check. Insurance coverage?

August 30, 2010 During the coming weeks, thousands of B.C. students will be heading off to university and college, loaded down with books, clothes, and in many cases a treasure chest of electronics. B...

July 30, 2010

BCAA introduces new iPhone application

July 30, 2010 You’re driving on the open road and enjoying the scenery with your family when suddenly the warning light comes on and your car’s temperature gauge skyrockets. Or, you’...

July 21, 2010

2010 Annual Hybrid Cost Analysis

July 21, 2010 Twelve years after Honda introduced the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle into the mass North American market, car buyers have yet to see the kinds of price reductions that were predicte...

July 16, 2010

BC drivers are using their phones less while driving according to BCAA survey

July 16, 2010 A recent online survey conducted by the British Columbia Automobile Association offers a "good news/bad news" story for the recently implemented distracted driving law and provincial roa...

July 06, 2010

Rising temperatures spark a reminder to ready homes for fire season

July 06, 2010 With June’s unseasonably cool weather now behind us, and temperatures across the province beginning to soar, the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) advises homeowners, ...

June 17, 2010

BCAA Applauds Wisdom of 2010 Grads

June 17, 2010 As students graduate high school and begin their adult lives, many graduates will be stepping out on the right foot by celebrating their important milestone alcohol and drug free. For t...

June 01, 2010

BCAA’s Bike Assist service extended to all cyclists during June

June 01, 2010 Although “automobile” is BCAA’s “middle name”, the association extends the same peace of mind provided by its reliable Road Assist service to members commut...

May 04, 2010

Duncan, Coquitlam and Vancouver schools take top honours at BCAA / BCIT / BC Ford Dealers’ Auto Skills Competition

May 4, 2010 [Link to image "auto_skills_2010.jpg" ] (Burnaby, B.C.): Using both motor power and brainpower, students from Cowichan, Centennial and Britannia Secondary schools got a jump start on their...

April 23, 2010

BCAA gives Earth Day a jump with its first annual Great Battery Round-up

April 23, 2010 BCAA encourages the public to recognize Earth Day and scour their basements, garages and yards for old batteries in preparation of the “Great Battery Round-up”. From April 2...

April 19, 2010

BCAA now offers motorcycle insurance

April 19, 2010 Motorcycles are economical, convenient and fun. And, when it comes to getting from point A to B, more and more British Columbians are discovering less is more and are switching from fo...

April 15, 2010

Going across the border this weekend? Don't forget travel insurance

April 15, 2010 With the Canadian Dollar at or near par, BCAA predicts more British Columbians will be heading to the United States this spring for vacations and retail shopping with many travell...

April 04, 2010

Auto Skills Competition celebrates 20 years of helping students achieve auto careers

May 04, 2010 For 20 years, the BCAA, BCIT and B.C. Ford Dealers’ Student Auto Skills Competition has been celebrating the high level of skill amongst young, aspiring auto technicians. Designed t...

March 29, 2010

Remember to stay sober and buckle up this Easter weekend

March 29, 2010 As we head into the first long weekend of 2010, BCAA and the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation are calling on drivers to protect themselves, their families and other road users by making ...

March 24, 2010

BCAA encourages spring maintenance to safeguard costly repairs

March 24, 2010 While many areas of British Columbia experienced mild weather conditions this winter, it’s still important to conduct basic spring maintenance to prevent small problems from becom...

March 10, 2010

Spring into vehicle maintenance: BCAA’s spring car care checklist

March 10, 2010 You’ve made it through another season of cold, slush and salt. And as you turn your thoughts to longer days and outdoor activities, remember to give some thought to your car, whic...

March 04, 2010

BCAA expands neighbourhood reach with second sales location in Burnaby

March 04, 2010 BCAA is looking forward to serving even more Burnaby members and customers with the opening of a new sales location this week. Located at Royal Oak and Rumble, BCAA’s new South Bu...

March 04, 2010

BCAA Insurance offers new coverage to keep customers connected

March 04, 2010 Many of us depend on cell phones and other mobile devices to stay connected, and would be lost without them. BCAA Insurance has heard the call and responded by adding special coverage ...

February 05, 2010

Stuck accelerator pedal? BCAA advice on getting out of a “sticky situation”

February 05, 2010 Recent publicity surrounding Toyota’s recall of vehicles with faulty accelerator pedals provides a good reminder that it’s important to know what to do if your accelerato...

January 28, 2010

BCAA Urges Homeowners to Shore Up Homes Against Heavy Rainfall

January 28, 2010 Heavy rainfall is presenting homeowners with a number of flooding and property damage problems across the province. BCAA Insurance is reminding homeowners to take precautions against...