FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;        Contact: Cristina Dayton
March 26, 2009       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;                 & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;         (916) 204-6715
 
Free Emissions Testing Hosted at Bakersfield College
Non-profit Group Hosts “Tune In & Tune Up” Event to Encourage Car Cleanups!
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WHEN:       &n bsp;    Saturday, March 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
WHERE:       & nbsp; Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive, Parking Lot on the corner of Haley and University
 
WHAT:       &n bsp;    Free emissions testing and repair program hosted by Valley CAN (Clean Air Now), the Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy Initiative (ATTEi) Center, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), and Bakersfield College. A tailpipe emissions test will be conducted in minutes with an emission testing device.  If necessary, vehicles will proceed to the FREE on-site diagnostic station for an under the hood check.  If the vehicle does not pass the emissions test, Valley CAN will provide a coupon for up to $500 worth of emission related repairs at a local Gold Shield certified smog shop. No paperwork or reporting is part of this process! 
 
**At 10:00 a.m., a representative from Congressman Roy Ashburn’s office and a representative from Senator Dean Florez’s office will be available for media interviews.**
 
Participants also may qualify to participate in the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). DCA may pay for up to $500 in emission related repairs to qualified motorists.  Or, in exchange for their polluting vehicle, qualified participants may receive $1,000! 
 
MAXIMUM 500 VEHICLES WILL BE TESTED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.
 
FREE HOT DOGS and SODAS for all participants!
 

Valley CAN is proud to sponsor a car clean up effort to help reduce pollutants generated by “out of tune” and “high polluting” cars in the San Joaquin Valley. The Valley is home to a large number of older cars, many of which do not pass smog check.  The Tune In & Tune Up program helps vehicle owners take voluntary steps to improve air quality.  For more information please visit: valley-can.org

 
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