Prepare now for National Car Care Month in April

Jan. 31, 2013
Car Care Council offers ways for shops to be involved in National Car Care Month.

National Car Care Month in April is right around the corner and it’s not too soon to think about ways to leverage the Car Care Council’s national consumer media campaign to help grow your business.

“Supporting National Car Care Month doesn’t have to take a lot of time,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Just a few minutes is all it takes to help your customers learn the safety and economic benefits of regular vehicle care.”

The Car Care Council suggests five quick and easy ways to get involved in National Car Care Month:

Many auto repair shops and parts stores throughout the country celebrate National Car Care Month by hosting community car care events. At these events, businesses volunteer their time to check components on vehicles that typically get overlooked, including tires, air filters, lubricants and fluids, belts and hoses, battery cables and lights. These free vehicle inspection events emphasize the importance of preventive maintenance and educate consumers about how to take proper care of their cars.

“Hosting a community car care event is time well spent and gives you a chance to educate consumers on how much of their vehicle’s maintenance is going unchecked,” White said. “These popular events build awareness of your business and increase car counts and store traffic.”

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care Guide, which is now available electronically, or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

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