Be Car Care Aware

Campaign Trail Includes Automotive Maintenance.

No matter where the presidential candidates are on the campaign trail, the issue of skyrocketing gas prices is always top of mind. The Car Care Council said it applauds candidates John McCain and Barack Obama for regularly discussing vehicle maintenance as a way to save energy, citing proper tire inflation and regular tune-ups. In fact, according to a survey by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), 75 percent of drivers said they are better at maintaining their vehicles because of high gas prices.

“We commend Senators McCain and Obama for shedding light on the importance of vehicle maintenance as Americans seek to save energy,” said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “Performing simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance not only saves money on gas, perhaps as much as $1,200 a year, but it also improves a vehicle’s safety and dependability.”