CAA focusing on roadside calls as extreme cold poses safety risk for Manitobans - Action News
Home WebMail Friday, November 22, 2024, 04:01 PM | Calgary | -10.8°C | Regions Advertise Login | Our platform is in maintenance mode. Some URLs may not be available. |
Manitoba

CAA focusing on roadside calls as extreme cold poses safety risk for Manitobans

Extremely cold weather is taking itstoll on Manitoba vehicles, and CAA is reporting a high number of calls for service and longer than normal wait times.

CAA members looking for a boost at home may be out of luck for the time being

CAA Manitoba says it's getting a higher than normal number of calls for service and is focusing on getting people out of sticky situations on the road. (Tory Gillis/CBC)

Extremely cold weather is taking itstoll on Manitoba vehicles, and the CAA is reporting a high number of calls for service and longer than normal wait times.

In light of the long wait times,CAAsaid it's prioritizingroadside calls to help get Manitobans out of potentially unsafe situations.

Battery testing and sales are temporarily suspended.

People looking for a boost at home may be out of luck. Because they're in safe situations, that service is suspended, CAA said.

Members at home can contact a third party provider for service and submit the receipt for reimbursement at CAA contractor rates.

More from CBC Manitoba: