AAA to Host “Girls’ Night at the Garage” Car Care Event in Gaithersburg Next Week; RSVP Today

GAITHERSBURG, MD (October 9, 2026) – Do you know how to check your car's oil? Could you change a flat tire or the engine air filter? With the harsh winter driving season just around the corner, AAA is hosting "Girls' Night at the Garage" car care events – a fun, educational evening during which a trusted mechanic will take the mystery out of vehicle maintenance and show simple do-it-yourself car care techniques.

According to S&P Global Mobility, the average age of vehicles on U.S. roadways is 12.8 years, and that aging trend is expected to continue. Previous AAA research indicates that vehicles 10 years older are twice as likely to break down and four times more likely to encounter a problem serious enough to require a tow. This is especially important with winter and colder weather approaching.. With that in mind, AAA is underscoring the need for basic vehicle maintenance and offering 'Girls Night at the Garage' events to help educate consumers in a safe, fun environment.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

AAA Gaithersburg Car Care Insurance Travel Center

16045 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

+1 301-795-3050

RSVP HERE: 10-15-26 Gaithersburg | AAA Club Alliance

There is no cost to attend the event, but spaces are limited and registration is required.

"While AAA is well known for its Emergency Roadside Service, we want to encourage preventive vehicle maintenance because there are now a record number of older vehicles on U.S. roadways, which means more drivers are at risk of a breakdown," said AaRon Lee, Car Care Manager, AAA Gaithersburg. "Our goal is to reduce that risk, so everyone can get where they are going as safely and hassle-free as possible."

"Girls' Night at the Garage" attendees will learn about:

·Warning Light Indicators

·Oil changes

·Air and cabin filters

·Wiper blades

·Cooling system

·Battery maintenance

·Tires and wheel alignment

Light refreshments will be provided, and AAA Membership and Travel specialists will be on hand as well.