![]() ![]() Plus, AAA says drivers are using low fuel warning alerts and range estimations to "push the limits." "Keyless ignition systems can drain the battery life when keys are stored too close to the vehicle and can lock a driver out of the vehicle while the engine is still running." It cites the removal of spare tires and use of keyless ignition systems as key factors. Sleek, low profile tires are highly susceptible to damage, electronic keyless ignitions can zap battery life, and despite advanced warning systems, more than half a million drivers ran out of gas last year.”ĪAA says some of those breakdowns may be a result of vehicle owners being unaware of how new features might leave them vulnerable. What's most surprising is the age of those stranded vehicles.ĪAA analyzed the data from its roadside assistance calls and says vehicles fewer than five years old experienced a higher proportion of tire and key-related issues than older vehicles, "suggesting that the trend toward eliminating the spare tire and moving to electronic keyless ignitions may have unintended consequences."Ĭliff Ruud, managing director of Automotive Solutions for AAA, says “Vehicles today are advanced more than ever, yet are still vulnerable to breakdowns. Battery failures, flat tires, and keys locked inside a vehicle remain the top needs of those who call for AAA roadside assistance, but in 2015 AAA rescued a record number of 32 million drivers with more of those problems than ever before. ![]()
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