<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!--RSS generated by Microsoft SharePoint Foundation RSS Generator on 5/19/2013 12:44:46 PM --><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/girlsgarage/_layouts/RssXslt.aspx?List=5b784e20-306e-4489-a19b-c3f021aee801" version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Girls Garage</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage</link><description>RSS feed for the Posts list.</description><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:44:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>SharePoint CKS:EBE</generator><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-US</language><image><title>Girls Garage</title><url>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/_layouts/images/siteIcon.png</url><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage</link></image><item><title>The Importance of Your Tires</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2013/04/29/the-importance-of-your-tires.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2013/04/29/the-importance-of-your-tires.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[​Since the
tires are the only parts of the vehicle that touch the road, they are
especially important to safety. Without good tires, you could end up in a
terrible accident. Here’s a brief look at the basics of tire maintenance and how
you can ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive:  


 ... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>​Maximizing Fuel Economy: A Pre-Travel Guide</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2013/04/29/maximizing-fuel-economy-a-pre-travel-guide.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2013/04/29/maximizing-fuel-economy-a-pre-travel-guide.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[With
spring travel upon us and the summer vacation months ahead, getting the best
bang for our buck at the pumps seems to be top of mind for most drivers. Fortunately,
there are certain techniques that you can use to maximize fuel economy so that
you can keep your vehicle away from the auto repa... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>March Q&amp;A with Beth</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2013/02/22/march-q-a-with-beth.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2013/02/22/march-q-a-with-beth.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[​Q. I drive a 2000 Avalon--great
car.  The check engine light has been on for about six months and a
mechanic told my husband that it was not serious and probably an oxygen
sensor.  My question is that worth fixing?  How much better would my
gas mileage be if I fixed it?  Thanks! – Kristie


... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>February Q&amp;A with Beth</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2013/02/22/february-q-a-with-beth.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2013/02/22/february-q-a-with-beth.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[How often should I
have my tires balanced? –Cheryl


 

A. Cheryl- What a great question! Most of us know that we
should have our oil changed 3-4 times a year and that our tires should be
rotated every other oil change, or twice a year but what about tire balance?  Tire balance is generally ... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>​The Value of My Membership</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2013/01/31/the-value-of-my-membership.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2013/01/31/the-value-of-my-membership.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year’s, friends! I don’t know about you, but I am
rotten at keeping New Year’s resolutions. This year, I’ve decided that instead
of making a lofty goal which I am sure to forget in 2 months time, I just want
to practice being thankful this year. I want to work on just being more present... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/tags/Category 1/default.aspx">Category 1</category></item><item><title>November Q&amp;A</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2012/10/25/november-q-a.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2012/10/25/november-q-a.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Q. Hi. I have a '93 Buick LeSabre that
usually runs really well. I tried to start it this morning and nothing
happened. I checked the battery cables and they're clean and tight, the radio
and door bell work fine. The steering wheel was locked in place and the gear
shifter wouldn't move. After fi... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifetime Protection</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2012/09/25/lifetime-protection.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2012/09/25/lifetime-protection.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[​Ladies, it finally
 happened. My sweet little Civic, that I have driven since I was 17, 
finally went to that great garage in the sky. It was a sad day and a 
teary goodbye, but I was grateful that she had faithfully gotten me 
where I needed to go for over a decade. And because I invested in h... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall Battery Basics</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2012/09/07/fall-battery-basics.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2012/09/07/fall-battery-basics.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[​A new season has 
begun and along with cooler temperatures, fall and winter can bring 
unexpected issues and problems for your car. Thinking back on past fall 
and winter seasons made me realize how many of my friends and family 
members always seemed to have battery problems during those times... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>August Q&amp;A</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2012/08/14/august-q-a.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2012/08/14/august-q-a.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[​August
Q&amp;A with Beth


Back by
popular demand, I will be answering customer questions this month. I like to
preface these Q &amp; A sessions by simply saying I don't have all the answers.
I take your questions to our ASE certified mechanics and get them to explain
the possible causes fo... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>July Q&amp;A with Beth</title><link>http://carolinas.aaa.com/girlsgarage/archive/2012/07/23/july-q-a-with-beth-1.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/girlsgarage/archive/2012/07/23/july-q-a-with-beth-1.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[​I thought I’d take the time to answer a couple of customer questions
since I have had very good questions coming in over the past few of months.


 

Q. I just had the brake pads and rotors turned on my car at another
repair shop and the brakes still squeal! Did they do something wrong?

 ... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Beth Stephenson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>