Resolve to Take Better Care of Your Car in the New Year

First Resolution: Sign up for Car Care Council's Free Online Custom Service Schedule

BETHESDA, MD--Jan. 2, 2013: Most people make new year's resolutions. Resolving to lose weight and exercise can be tough ones to keep, but resolving to take better care of your car has never been easier with the free online custom service schedule from the non-profit Car Care Council.

"Signing up for our free customized service schedule and e-mail reminder service is a simple way to help you take better care of your vehicle throughout the year," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "It is an easy-to-use resource designed to help you drive smart, save money and make informed decisions about preventative vehicle maintenance."

The Car Care Council's personalized online schedule and e-mail reminder service, powered by DriverSide.com, is free of charge and can be customized by motorists to help make vehicle ownership more enjoyable, economical and convenient. Motorists' customized schedule can be easily created by visiting the Car Care Council's website at Car Care.

"Whether you do it yourself or take your car to a professional service technician, following a preventative maintenance schedule will help keep your vehicle safe, dependable and on the road longer," said White.

To help consumers become more comfortable with the auto service and repair process, the Car Care Council produced a video entitled "Auto Service and Repair: What to Expect," which provides a wealth of information on such topics as finding the right auto repair facility, what to expect at the shop and what questions to ask. The video also covers the real truth about consumer rights and the manufacturer's warranty, and is available at Car Care.