BETHESDA, Md. – April is National Car Care Month and may be the perfect time to check components on your vehicle that typically get overlooked, including tires, air filters, lubricants and fluids, belts and hoses, battery cables and lights.
Consumers are neglecting their cars, with eight out of 10 vehicles failing at least one component of the vehicle inspection process. Of the vehicles checked, one out of 10 had an illuminated “Check Engine” light and 27% have low, overfull or dirty engine oil. Low, leaky or dirty coolant in the radiator or surge tank was identified in 26% of the inspected vehicles. One out of every two belts was reported as unsatisfactory in the vehicles inspected (51 percent) and 10 percent of the vehicles required at least one new hose. For a complete list of results, visit The Car Care Council, or schedule your service appointment at an Executive Auto Group store today!
