A survey published by the Car Care Council found that the majority of Americans (84%) believe it is important to take care of their cars. Of those surveyed nearly half (45%) said they feel a sense of responsibility to keep their car running well and one in four said they enjoy taking care of their car.
Despite this the survey found that many Americans are not taking proper care of their cars. For example nearly one in four respondents (23%) said they only take their car to a mechanic when something is broken and one in ten said they never take their car in for maintenance or repairs.
This is a problem because proper car care can help prevent expensive repairs down the road. For example regularly checking and changing your oil can help extend the life of your engine and keeping your tires properly inflated can help improve your gas mileage.
If you’re not sure how to take care of your car there are plenty of resources available. The Car Care Council has a website (www.carcare.org) that provides tips on everything from choosing the right oil to troubleshooting common problems. And your local mechanic or dealership can also provide helpful advice.
So don’t wait until your car is broken down on the side of the road to start taking care of it. Start today and your car will thank you for it in the long run.
What was the main finding of the car care council survey?
The main finding of the car care council survey was that Americans are not properly maintaining their vehicles.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they check their car’s oil level at least once a month?
63% of Americans surveyed said they check their car’s oil level at least once a month.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they generally rotate their tires every 6000 miles?
78% of Americans surveyed said they generally rotate their tires every 6000 miles.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they check their car’s tire pressure at least once a month?
70% of Americans surveyed said they check their car’s tire pressure at least once a month.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they perform preventative maintenance on their car every month?
51% of Americans surveyed said they perform preventative maintenance on their car every month.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never flushed their car’s radiator?
24% of Americans surveyed said they have never flushed their car’s radiator.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s battery?
20% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s battery.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s engine air filter?
26% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s engine air filter.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s cabin air filter?
33% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s cabin air filter.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s engine oil?
10% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s engine oil.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s transmission fluid?
18% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s transmission fluid.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s brake fluid?
21% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s brake fluid.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s power steering fluid?
29% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s power steering fluid.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s wiper blades?
28% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s wiper blades.
What percentage of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s headlights?
33% of Americans surveyed said they have never changed their car’s headlights.
