Green Checkups Can Save fuel and Cut Greenhouse Gas

To help motorists save money at the gas pump and — at the same time — cut greenhouse gas emissions through proper vehicle maintenance, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has created a check list of Green Maintenance Tips at its new website. Moreover, NADA is urging its members to offer free Green Checkups, which focus on the things that have the most effect on fuel economy, such as oil and air filters, engine performance, tire pressure and emission controls.

Dealers in 40 states already have signed up to become Green Checkup dealers, bringing the total number to 220 since the Green Checkup campaign was officially announced at a news conference in Denver on Monday, August 18.

“It’s encouraging to see so many NADA members sign up to become Green Checkup dealers at such a fast pace,” said Annette Sykora, NADA chairman. “Dealers are responding with enthusiasm,” she added.

In her remarks at the news conference, Sykora emphasized that the goal of the Green Checkup campaign is to highlight simple steps that car owners can take to maintain their vehicles in top running condition.

“With high fuel prices and greenhouse gas emissions on the minds of many people, the incentive has never been greater for motorists to invest in the kind of maintenance that improves fuel economy,” Sykora said.

September is being promoted as Green Checkup Month, but dealers can offer Green Checkups as part of their routine service year-round.

“Dealerships are located in every major community in the US which means we are ideally positioned to be at the forefront of a national consumer awareness campaign,” said Sykora, owner of two dealerships in Texas. [NADA's Green Maintenance Tips]

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