North Texas Car Care Awareness
The Car Care Awareness program, administered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, aims to spread the message of proper vehicle maintenance to educate the public and give them the tools they need to be a part of the regional air quality solution by keeping their vehicles running cleanly and efficiently.
🚨Check the date before it's too late!
Emissions inspections are still required in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties. Find a certified inspection station in your area today.
🚨¡Que no se te pase la fecha!
Las inspecciones de emisiones siguen siguiendo un requisito en los condados de Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, y Tarrant. Infórmate y busca una estación de inspección en el sitio de Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The Three Principles of Car Care
Always follow your vehicle's service schedule
Every vehicle comes with a manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedule that outlines when routine services should be performed, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks.
Inspect your car when there is a problem
Early detection of vehicle issues can save you time, money, and frustration. Whether it's an unusual noise, a warning light on your dashboard, or a change in how the car feels while driving, it's important to address these signs promptly.
Repair your car and correct the problem
Correcting issues as soon as they arise keeps your vehicle running safely and efficiently, ensuring both reliability and compliance with environmental standards. Repairs ensure that critical systems like brakes, steering, and tires are functioning properly.
For More Vehicle Maintenance Tips Download the National Car Care Council Guide
The popular Car Care Guide has been redesigned, updated and extended! The 75-page guide, presented here in an electronic format, includes an extended section covering car care and the environment and new sections on understanding your warranty, finding a repair shop and more. The guide covers the most common preventative maintenance occasions and procedures that need to be performed to keep cars safe, dependable and efficient. It also includes descriptions of 12 major vehicle systems and parts, with diagrams and example questions to ask your technician.
Regional Smoking Vehicle Program
The Regional Smoking Vehicle Program is designed to inform vehicle owners their vehicle may be creating excessive smoke and emitting pollutants, which are harmful to our health and environment.
