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Millions of drivers facing expensive damage and fines from improperly secured trees

ORLANDO, Fla. (November 24, 2017) – According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the last three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and dangerous road debris.

Vehicle damage that results from an improperly secured Christmas tree, such as scratched paint, torn door seals and distorted window frames, could cost up to $1,500 to repair. In addition to vehicle damage, Christmas trees that are not properly secured are a safety hazard for other drivers. AAA urges all drivers to transport their Christmas trees safely this holiday season.

“Twine that is wrapped around trees and looped through door jambs or open windows can cause serious damage to door seals and window frames,” said Greg Brannon, director of Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations. “Drivers should never secure a Christmas tree to the top of a vehicle without a roof rack.”

Join Goodguys for a fun, festive weekend of southwest hot rodding at WestWorld as we empty the tank on another year of good times! This celebration includes a massive hot rod show with over 3,000 1972 & earlier hot rods, customs, classics, trucks and muscle cars highlighted by the Goodguys Top 12 Vehicles of the Year!

The Southwest’s premier automotive event venue comes alive with the giant Show & Shine, hot rod cruises, over 200 vendor exhibits showcasing the latest products and trends and the pulse-pounding Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition featuring the 32-car “Duel in the Desert” Finals Shootout event on Saturday, November 18th! Plus, shop the huge Swap Meet for those hard-to-find parts and automotive memorabilia and the Cars 4 Sale Corral, special parking areas on Saturday, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, check out the model car show, enjoy the FREE Kids Zone and so much more! And, late model American made or powered muscle cars, customs and trucks are welcome on November 19th for K & N Filters All American Sunday!

Leo and Amanda Petruzzella of Campus Body Salon joined Matt and Dave in the KTAR studios last Saturday! Campus Body Salon has been providing the valley with excellent collision repair services since 1973. With all the constant change and evolution, they strive to continue to educate their staff, both technical and office, to provide you with not only the very best repairs in terms of fit and finish, but more importantly in terms of safety. Campus Body Salon has worked hard over the many years to continue to have an excellent reputation with their clients, the community, and their insurance partners. They work with all insurance companies, but also work for YOU, the client.

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Stericycle Expert Solutions Survey Shows Consumers Claim to Comply with Automotive Recalls at a Higher Rate than Figures Supplied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 11, 2017 -- A recent consumer survey from Stericycle Expert Solutions found that a majority of Americans claim to take action when they receive automotive recall notices. But data from other industry sources suggests those consumers may believe they are more compliant than they actually are.

The survey1 of more than 1,100 Americans revealed that an astounding 87 percent of respondents say they act on automotive recall notices most or all of the time. Yet NHTSA, which tracks automotive recalls more precisely based on actual automobile Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), found that only 61.7 percent of recalled cars get repaired2, even after sending car owners multiple recall notices over 18 months.

"The results suggest a discrepancy between the good intentions of automobile owners and what they actually do when they receive a recall notice," said Wayne Mitchell, Director of Automotive Solutions, Stericycle Expert Solutions. "The lesson for automobile manufacturers is to explore new communication channels for reaching consumers and to provide more convenient options for them to respond." 

Campus Body Salon has been providing the valley with excellent collision repair services since 1973. With all the constant change and evolution, we strive to continue to educate our staff, both technical and office, to provide you with not only the very best repairs in terms of fit and finish, but more importantly in terms of safety. Campus Body Salon has worked hard over the many years to continue to have an excellent reputation with our clients, the community, and our insurance partners. We are proud of the fact that we are a direct repair facility for many major insurers and those relationships are not easy to secure.

However we want all of our valued clients to know, that we work for YOU, first and foremost. We want to be sure that each vehicle we repair conforms to not only industry standards, but manufacturer standards as well. We want to be sure that your vehicle is restored to pre-accident condition so that it will perform exactly as it was originally designed for you and your family.

Another aspect of Campus Body Salon that sets us apart is our customer service. No one likes to be involved in an accident or have damage done to their vehicle. We strive to take all the guess work and frustration out of the whole process. Our trained professionals will keep you updated regarding the status of repairs, will administrate the claim with the insurance company, and will be sure that your vehicle is returned to you in pre-accident condition. Feel free to check out our reviews from our many satisfied clients.

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 2, 2017 -- October is Fall Car Care Month, the ideal time of the year to pay special attention to that vehicle you depend on so much to get you where you are going, says the Car Care Council.

"Celebrating Fall Car Care Month with some basic service is as easy as one, two, three and it doesn't have to take much time or money," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "In fact, many repair facilities and auto parts stores offer special pricing and promotions during the month of October, so this is the perfect time to give your vehicle a little TLC."

The non-profit Car Care Council suggests following three easy steps to help keep your vehicle running safely, dependably and efficiently:

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2017 -- Highlighting one of its many new and innovative family-friendly features, Popular Science recognized the 2018 Honda Odyssey's CabinWatch™ with its "2017 Best of What's New" award. CabinWatch uses a ceiling-mounted camera to give parents a birds-eye view of children in the second- and third-row seats, including those in rear-facing child seats, with the image displayed on the front-mounted 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen. With infrared capability, the system works day and night, allowing a parent, for example, to monitor a sleeping child without turning on a light; and with simple smartphone-like gestures, the parents can easily zoom in and out or pan for a better view.

Built to make everyone in the family happy, the 2018 Odyssey went on sale in May and also recently earned the highest safety ratings of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-Star Overall Vehicle from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Campus Body Salon has been selected as the newest member of the Bumper to Bumper Repair Shop Network!

Be sure to tune in to our show on October 21st from 11am-Noon on KTAR 92.3 as we invite Leo Petruzzella as our guest. He will be educating our listeners regarding the proper way to approach auto body repair including the process of handling insurance companies, modern day body and paint techniques, and more!

About Campus Body Salon in Tempe

Campus Body Salon has been providing the valley with excellent collision repair services since 1973. With all the constant change and evolution, they strive to continue to educate their staff, both technical and office, to provide you with not only the very best repairs in terms of fit and finish, but more importantly in terms of safety. Campus Body Salon has worked hard over the many years to continue to have an excellent reputation with their clients, the community, and their insurance partners. They work with all insurance companies, but also work for YOU, their client.

Campus Body Salon is located at 1139 E. Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281.

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CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 6, 2017 - Both vehicles received the Top Safety Pick+ award when equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and LED Steering Responsive Headlights

Both vehicles received the Top Safety Pick award and a 'Superior' rating in front crash prevention when equipped with EyeSight

Crosstrek is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for six years running

WRX is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for three years running

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the 2018 Crosstrek and WRX, when equipped with optional EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award and when equipped with both EyeSight and LED Steering Responsive Headlights, received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).