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Yes, we do. It's a great way to get people educated on the need for preventive maintenance. We usually set up time (on a Sat) to inspect cars at no charge. We usually tie it to a Fund Raiser. Last year we raised money for the local MDA. It'sgreat PR.

 

We participated last year and had two days during the month we provided free vehicle safety inspections. We didn't get as much of a draw as we would have liked because we didn't promote it enough.

This year we have the info on our add, so hopefully we will get more people taking advantage of the offer.

Its a great way to get people into your store so you can sell yourself. Even if they don't buy anything that day, hopefully they will think of you next time they need your car serviced.

 

Kyle Schoenthaler

Tred Shed Tire Pros

Pittsburg, California

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Last October we hosted a free vehicle inspection event for fall car care month, we didn't have the turn out we had hoped for. I don't think that we promoted it well enough however. We are hosting another event on the 19th of this month.

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