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 The Car Care Council e-brief is designed to report activities and initiatives performed on behalf of the auto care industry, and to provide content and resources to help individuals and businesses connect with consumers and participate in the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign.
 

Spring into Maintenance for National Car Care Month 

Spring is here and it is time to give your car some extra attention. Results from community car care events revealed that 84 percent of vehicles need service or parts, up 5 percent from the previous year. National Car Care Month in April is the perfect time to focus on your vehicle's maintenance needs and make sure it is ready for the upcoming spring and summer travel seasons. For more information, click here.
 

Top Vehicle Maintenance Needs Infographic

Did you know: Sixty-eight percent of drivers do research online prior to taking a vehicle in for service. Get stats like this plus more on common vehicle maintenance problems on the minds of customers via our latest infographic. 

Register Your National 
Car Care Month Event

 

Hosting an event or clinic for National Car Care Month? It's not too late to register with the Car Care Council. All registered events are shared on www.carcare.org and our Facebook page. Register your event here. 
 
 

It's Pothole Season

Hitting a pothole can do a real number on tires, wheels, steering and suspension, and alignment. To help determine if hitting a pothole has damaged a vehicle, the Car Care Council reminds you to watch for these warning signs.

Avoid a Spring Brake Fail

 

After another brutal winter, many Americans will hit the road to find better weather. The Car Care Council recommends drivers to schedule a pre-trip inspection. Read more.
 

Best Career for Your Future
Video on Auto Care Careers

The Young Auto Care Network Group has launched a new video highlighting the industry's 500,000 businesses and 4.2 million jobs on the auto care careers site. Read more. 

 

Social Media Tips

 

The Car Care Council has many free and easily shareable tips via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram! Share them with your audiences and don't forget about the free custom service schedule.

GET INVOLVED

Individuals and businesses representing all levels of the auto care industry are encouraged to participate in the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign! 

 Visit www.carcare.org/industry-tool-box.

 

 

 

HOST AN EVENT 

A great way for members of the industry to reach customers is to have a “Be Car Care Aware” vehicle check-up event! The event can be any size or style that works best for you and your community.

Find out how you can host a vehicle check-up event.

About the Car Care Council

The “Be Car Care Aware” campaign is a consumer education program about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. The non-profit Car Care Council is the brand and messaging source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign. Visit www.carcare.org for more information.