April is National Car Care Month and the CarCare.org website provides an online resource with tips for maintaining every part of your car from belts and hoses to steering and transmission. Advance Auto Parts is also launching a consumer education program as part of National Car Care Month. The company is offering a series of 128 do-it-yourself (DIY) brochures that explain what consumers should know about vehicle maintenance, repair and safety. The brochures are free at the project brochure display in every Advance Auto Parts store across the country. Consumers can increase fuel mileage, avoid vehicle breakdowns and
save between $500 and $1,000 annually on vehicle maintenance and repair by doing the work themselves.
"April is an important time to check under the hood, and not just because it's
National Car Care Month," said Bryan Gregory, director of consumer education for Advance Auto Parts. "It's the start of the season when drivers travel longer distances for vacations and signals the onset of warmer weather, both of which place additional stress on vehicle systems. And with gas prices reaching new record highs, it's important to have a well-tuned vehicle to maximize fuel economy and save money."
Gregory recommends drivers examine at least seven vehicle systems to keep their car running well and looking good.
