Under-inflated tires cost American drivers as much as $4.8 billion each year. AIR-serv announces consumer education via 65,000 locations with 'Airman.'
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the one thing that
John McCain and Barack Obama agree on?
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If American drivers "air up" when they fill up, they could reduce the
amount of gasoline they use. That savings could amount to 1.2 billion gallons
each year, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
AIR-serv, the nation's largest tire inflation and vacuum services
provider, is educating drivers about how to reduce gasoline costs by keeping
their tires properly inflated. AIR-serv offers tire inflation and vacuum
services at 65,000 gasoline stations, convenience stores, and car washes
across America.
Yes, the Candidates Agree
Barack Obama declared: "We could save all the oil that they're talking
about getting off drilling, if everybody was just inflating their tires and
getting regular tune-ups." John McCain responded: "Obama said . . . we all
should inflate our tires. I don't disagree with that. The American Automobile
Association strongly recommends it."
At $4 per gallon, not inflating tires properly could be costing American
drivers as much as $4.8 billion a year. The cost to an individual driver would
be about $100.*
"Under-inflated tires are clearly costly to consumers and to our nation's
energy conservation effort," said Andy Carr, AIR-serv executive vice
president.
AIR-serv Educating Drivers
AIR-serv is providing educational information through its Website:
http://www.air-serv.com. The information will help to educate the public about
cost savings through proper tire inflation and overall vehicle maintenance.
Properly inflated tires also last longer and are safer.
"We are helping consumers understand the cost savings of properly inflated
tires," Carr explained, "and how their individual actions can contribute to a
sustainable environment and reduce our dependence on foreign oil."
The company is alerting its 65,000 distributor locations throughout the
country about the education program. They can then alert their customers.
Airman Says, "Don't Wait to Inflate!"
The education initiative is also debuting a new superhero -- "Airman"
-- created as a fun, attention-getting action figure for the company to
promote "Don't Wait to Inflate!" education.
"Airman carries an important message to the motoring public in a fun and
memorable way," said Carr. "We hope to reach as many of the some 170 million
motorists who 'air up' at our locations each year as possible."
* Based on 12,000 miles per year at 15 miles per gallon. Savings from
properly inflated tires have been estimated to be about 12 cents a gallon.
AIR-serv is the largest tire inflation and vacuum services company in the U.S.
with some 65,000 distribution locations at service stations, convenience
stores, and car washes. The company's headquarters offices are located in
Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
http://www.air-serv.com / 800-247-8363.
SOURCE AIR-serv
