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AAA inspects student vehicles at VWHS

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Van Wert High School invited AAA’s automotive technicians to inspect students’ vehicles, to make sure they’re ready for winter. During the event, which took place Tuesday during student lunch periods, AAA inspected 50 vehicles, and 34 of these vehicles had at least one fault.

AAA technician Vernon Hylton inspects VWHS senior Ethan Williams’ vehicle. (photo submitted)
AAA technician Vernon Hylton inspects VWHS senior Ethan Williams’ vehicle. (photo submitted)

Proper vehicle maintenance goes hand-in-hand with safety, as it can help reduce the risk of crashes and roadside breakdowns. This past winter, AAA experienced a record number of roadside assistance calls. Experts estimate that 40-50 percent of these calls could have been prevented with routine maintenance.

Vehicle maintenance inspections are aimed at keeping drivers safe and on the go. During each inspection, AAA technicians identify potential problems with students’ vehicle belts, hoses, tires, lights, fluid levels and batteries. Then, technicians discuss any detected problems with the student and provide an inspection sheet to take home to parents.

Those who participate in the vehicle maintenance inspections will receive a free lunch and teen driver safety collateral.

The VWHS inspection is part of a series of inspections taking place at Ohio high schools this fall.

In 2013, AAA Ohio Auto Club inspected vehicles at 20 locations throughout Ohio and checked more than 1,200 vehicles. Nearly 81 percent of those vehicles had at least one fault. The most common issues were with vehicle lubricants and tires. This is the first year that these inspections will take place at Van Wert High School.

POSTED: 10/10/14 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News, Youth