Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Practical Back-to-School Auto Care Tips for Drivers Auto Repair Brand Releases Advice for Parents and Their Young-Adult Drivers

As teen and young-adult drivers prepare to go back to school, parents are encouraged to use this moment as an opportunity to discuss proper auto care and how that impacts vehicle safety.

According to State Farm, 56 percent of teenagers rely on their parents to learn how to drive. This means that in addition to helping teenagers get behind the wheel and drive safely, parents must also teach kids proper car care. To help support families having these important conversations, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today released a list of tips to help parents best advise their children.

Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care’s top five practical pieces of car care advice for parents to share with their teenagers and young adult drivers heading back to school include:

Inspect Tires:
Be familiar with the air pressure level of the car’s tires, how to tell when a tire might need air and which weather conditions contribute to rapid tire deflation. Additionally, Cottman’s car experts recommend that new drivers be comfortable with refilling the air in tires and watching for the warning signs of worn-down tires.

Don’t Ignore Dashboard Warning Lights:
Dashboard warning lights should set off alarm bells in any driver’s head, and should not be ignored. These warning lights can include the check engine light, oil light, brake light, temperature light and more. Check any light with the car’s owner manual and see how to respond. With today’s more technologically advanced vehicles, the warning signs are more accurate than ever before.

Beware of Windshield Dings:
The windshield is essential to the safety of anyone’s driving – it should be in good condition, clear and free of debris. Even a small crack in a windshield – from a rogue rock, hail or a falling tree branch – can cause destructive spider webs of cracks over time that can seriously impact vision, as well as impair the windshield’s ability to protect drivers in an accident. If a crack occurs, get it fixed immediately.

Stay on Schedule:
Every teen should familiarize themselves with their car’s maintenance schedules. In particular, it is important to keep a pulse on a vehicle’s fluids, brakes, and filters, as these items require regular care. For example, a vehicle’s engine air filter should be replaced about every 30,000 miles.

Keep an Eye on Your Fuel Tank:
It’s happened to all of us – we’re driving along, then suddenly look down and realize the tank is almost empty. Teach teens to be vigilant about fuel levels and to err on the side of safety by refilling once the tank is less than a quarter full, especially in cold weather and on long drives back to school.

Another resource available to drivers interested in easy-to-understand auto tips is Cottman Man’s Educational Video Series, which was recently released as an informational resource about relevant consumer preventative and proactive car care tips.

“There is nothing more important than keeping your child safe on the road,” said Randy Wright, president for Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care. “We see this sentiment ringing true every day in our centers. Whether we are discussing transmission maintenance or just general auto care, many of our customers are passing on our advice along to their children.”

To view The Cottman Man Educational Video Series, visit https://cottman.com/videos/. And, to learn more about Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, please visit https://cottman.com.

  • Gail Parker
    Gail Parker
    2021-06-15
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    The customer service was concerned about the parking area for my vehicle for overnight early bird service.They called me to inform me they were gonna check back with me before any services on my vehicle were done with my approval which, made me comfortable to know they showed responsibility in their work.

  • Leslie Meyers
    Leslie Meyers
    2021-04-09
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    Fast, friendly, reliable and fair. I ended up having to get my town & country transmission repaired/replaced & my spark plugs replaced right before Christmas this past year & they said they could do it the next day if I could leave it that day. Well I didn't have a ride home & my other car needed a jump start since we hadn't driven it much. The owner not only offered to drive me home, but also jump start my other car so I could of get my niece from school. If that's not service, I don't know what is. They also ened up doing my 2014 escape transmission the yr b4. They were recommended by a friend & I would recommend them as well.

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    Hina K. Huynh
    2021-03-18
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    I purchased a "newly" used vehicle and was concerned about transmission issues and they made sure I was taken care of. The staff was extremely friendly and polite, and not only did they provide me with all the necessary services I needed, they also educated me. I would highly recommend this location.

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    Miriam Green
    2021-03-12
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    The service was great. Someone recommended them to me. They took care of the issue I was having with my vehicle with no issues. I’ll be going to them from here on out! A very satisfied customer

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    2021-02-04
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    K. Raymer
    2020-11-20
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  • Loren Vann
    Loren Vann
    2020-11-18
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    I have been taking my vehicles to Cottman for the last year and I have never been disappointed. Kevin is the General Manager and I have known him personally for several years. This is an honest shop with quality work and great, trustworthy employees. Law Enforcement friendly, which is a major plus. It is hard to find a reliable place for vehicles now and days so skip the stress and take your vehicles here.

  • Stephanie Besos
    Stephanie Besos
    2020-10-28
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    I love this place. came here a few years back, great work. just came in recently, wanted to wait a few days for the review.let me tell you Vicki was amazing and as helpful as can be and kevin did repair and excellent job on my transmission as well as work with me . had a world of trouble with my warranty place but they did their best to help with it all and my car is running excellent. will be back soon for oil change and any future repairs. thanks guys.

  • Stephanie Besos
    Stephanie Besos
    2020-10-21
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    I love this place. came here a few years back, great work. just came in recently, wanted to wait a few days for the review.let me tell you Vicki was amazing and as helpful as can be and kevin did repair and excellent job on my transmission as well as work with me . had a world of trouble with my warranty place but they did their best to help with it all and my car is running excellent. will be back soon for oil change and any future repairs. thanks guys.

  • Conley Smith
    Conley Smith
    2020-10-20
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    My experience at Cottman was awesome! The waiting lounge was very clean and looked great. The front desk staff was kind and personable. My wheels got aligned very quickly and they did a great job for an awesome price! The owner is extremely professional and quite handsome as well.

  • Randall Vann
    Randall Vann
    2020-10-18
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    Best shop to have your vehicle repaired. Professional and timely. Owner gives fair prices and easy to work with. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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    Mike Villegas
    2020-10-15
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    Justin Davis
    2020-10-10
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    Great customer service!! The staff was very attentive. A issue arose while they were working on my vehicle, and the mechanics diagnosed it and where back on track in no time. What I liked the most was that they kept me in the loop while they tried to find a resolution.

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    Steve Lilley
    2020-09-17
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    Fast and efficient service.