MOUNT VERNON - A free 41-point vehicle inspection will be available Saturday at Times Square Mall in Mount Vernon, courtesy of Rend Lake College, the mall and Mount Vernon NAPA.
The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the mall parking lot between Wendy's and Verizon.
Inspections include checking fluid levels, tires, lights and other system components. After the inspection is completed, volunteer automotive stu-dents will review findings with the motorist and provide information about proper vehicle maintenance and repair.
Hot dogs and other refreshments will be provided by Mount Vernon NAPA; participants also can register to win door prizes. Donations will be ac-cepted for Angel's Cove in Mount Vernon.
Rend Lake College Project CHILD and the Jefferson County Health Department will provide free child passenger safety seat inspections.
April is National Car Care Month, an effort to educate motorists about the importance of vehicle care and maintenance.
For more information, contact Nigel Thompson, RLC automotive technology professor, at 618-437-5321 ext. 1806, or email thompson@rlc.edu
