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April is National Car Care Month! Tips from AskPatty.com
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 6th, 2018 5:00am
April is the Car Care Council's National Car Care Month! Every year in April (and again in October) CarCare.org and AskPatty.com remind all of our readers of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Car care month inspection lanes can be found at nearly any auto service facility, and are a part of the auto aftermarket's ongoing public awareness efforfts. Every year during National Car Care month, volunteers ...
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Don’t Let Your Thanksgiving Road Trip be a Turkey
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 21st, 2017 8:00am
One way to ensure you will get to dinner in time for turkey on Thanksgiving weekend is by making sure that the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is small potatoes compared to a big helping of inconvenience if you break down many miles away from home.
A Thanksgiving pre-trip inspection helps reduce the chance of costly and possibly dangerous on the road trouble. It also provides an opportunity to ...
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Women’s Board Leadership Conference Slated for Denver
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 21st, 2015 8:41amWomen’s Board Leadership Conference Slated for Denver ... Read More!
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AskPatty's 10 Car Care Tips to Improve Safety and Reliability
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 1st, 2015 5:58amNational Car Care Month in April is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs down the road. “Neglected vehicle care almost always means much higher costs down the line in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care ...
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Ladies Can Get Helpful Tips Each Week With Car Care Maintenance Mondays
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Mar 21st, 2014 10:15amThe Car Care Council is making it easier to be Car Care aware with helpful Maintenance Monday tips. This Instagram-based campaign will help drivers by sharing short visual clips each week on car care. And there’s no better way to spring into good habits than with these weekly reminders offering drivers basic maintenance tips that can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle. With its ...
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Sub-Zero Wake-Up Call: Winterize Your Vehicle Now
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 28th, 2014 1:56pmThe recent record cold weather in most of the country should be a wake-up call to motorists who have not yet winterized their vehicles, says the Car Care Council. “Sub-zero temperatures can stress out a vehicle, as well as its driver,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “The recent record low temperatures are a harsh reminder to be car care aware. During this break from the cold and snow, ...
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Car Care Council Women's Board Names Aftermarket Women of the Year
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 13th, 2012 12:47pmThe Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) has chosen Jody DeVere, CEO, AskPatty.com, as the ninth annual Aftermarket Woman of the Year. Amy Mattinat, owner and manager of Auto Craftsmen, has been named the Female Service Shop Owner of the Year, while Andrea Schultz has been selected as the first-ever Woman of Promise. The announcement was made at the 2012 Women’s Board reception, Tuesday evening, at the Sands Expo ...
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Kiss Me, I'm Sober - Stay Safe for St. Patrick's
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Mar 14th, 2011 6:16amHappy St. Patrick's Day, Ask Patty nation! Distracted driving is a topic that is very important to everyone here at Ask Patty, and St. Patrick's Day is a day notorious for casualties as a result of drivers who weren't enirely focused, whether the culprit be alcohol, a cell phone, a car full of buddies, or most often, a combination thereof. Please remember this holiday, and every day, that buzzed driving is drunk ...
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Thanksgiving Travel by Car Saves Money and Headaches
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 24th, 2009 12:11amWith gas prices dropping and airlines making drastic cuts to the number of flights they will offer over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Car Care Council suggests that driving may not only save you money, but will also save you from plenty of travel headaches. According to USA Today, "airlines will offer almost 3,000 fewer domestic flights a day during the Thanksgiving season, promising fewer choices, fuller planes and higher fares for ...
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A Reminder to Not Drive Drunk This Fourth of July
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 2nd, 2009 7:16pmThe Century Council sent me an innovative eCard for the July 4th holiday that reminds viewers to stay safe this Independence Day and not drive drunk. Click below to start the video, or you can also view the eCard here at The Century Council. I first learned about The Century Council and its efforts to stop underage drinking when we reported on the organization's support of Brandon Silveria and his ...
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