What’s Really Stopping You?

Get a Free Inspection During Brake Safety Week and Avoid Unwanted Surprises

Do you, like many vehicle owners, wait for your brakes to start grinding or the brake pedal
to feel “soft” before heading to an automotive service shop for a “brake job”? There’s no
better time to check the condition of your vehicle’s complete braking system than during
MAP Brake Safety Awareness Week, Aug. 23-29, 2009

Throughout this event, the nation’s leading consumer auto service non-profit organization –
the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) – wants you to stop at any MAP participating
repair shop for a free brake and related undercar inspection. There’s no better way to
ensure that your vehicle’s braking and other undercar systems are working properly before
heading into the fall and winter driving seasons.

“For very obvious reasons, it’s important to make sure your brake system is working
correctly and that all system components still have plenty of service life to ensure
trouble-free performance,” said MAP President Barry Soltz. “Plus, it’s important to know
what to look out for when it comes to brake components and other undercar parts that
periodically wear out. Many vehicles require service that the average person wouldn’t be
able to detect from daily driving, making it even more critical to perform periodic safety
inspections.”

During Brake Safety Awareness Week, participating shops will offer free inspections,
educate vehicle owners regarding key undercar systems, provide complimentary
automotive troubleshooting materials, and answer consumers’ preventative maintenance
questions. Look for a repair facility prominently displaying its “Motorist Assurance
Program” decal near their entrance or customer waiting area, or find participating stores in
your area by visiting the MAP website at www.motorist.org.

MAP, a non-profit program created by concerned automotive business owners,
manufacturers and associations, requires all of its participating shops to adhere to a strict
set of fact-based vehicle inspection and communication standards. MAP establishes criteria
not only for recommending replacement of worn parts and other products, but also how
these recommendations are communicated to the vehicle owner.
MAP offers tips for choosing and working with qualified repair providers, a list of
participating MAP shops in your area, a repair and replacement recommendations look-up
for vehicle components and more at www.motorist.org.