Saturday, April 7, 2012

Free car inspections offered

MT. VERNON - Celebrate National Car Care Month by getting a free car inspection.

Rend Lake College, Times Square Mall and Mt. Vernon NAPA are offering a free 41-point vehicle inspection. The Jefferson County Health Department and RLC Project Child will also offer free child passenger safety seat inspections.

The inspection will include checking fluid levels, tires, lights and other system components. Once the inspection is completed, volunteer automotive students will review any discrepancies with the vehicle owner as well as provide information about proper vehicle and maintenance repair.

Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided by NAPA and participants can also register to win door prizes. Donations will be accepted for Angle's Cove as well.

National Car Care Month is a nationwide effort to focus motorist's attention on the importance of vehicle care and maintenance.

For more information about the event, contact Nigel Thompson, RLC automotive technology professor at 437-5321, ext. 1806 or thompson@rlc.edu.

For more information about National Car Care month visit www.carcare.org or www.apsail.com. - http://goo.gl/JKQ01