Don’t Drip and Drive” get your vehicle tested Saturday at Central Market

Vehicle leaks cause havoc for drivers and the environment

Motorists in Shoreline can get their cars tested by volunteers from ECOSS on Saturday, September 20, at the Central Market in Shoreline between 9 am – 2 pm. 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133.

Car owners with leaks can then find an affordable fix and keep pollutants out of Puget Sound, thanks to the “Don’t Drip and Drive” program. 

As part of the program, participating repair shops across Western Washington will conduct a free visual leak inspection (a diagnostic service valued at up to $80) from July to September. If there is a problem, the driver will receive a coupon for 10 percent off service (up to $50) to fix the problem - a total savings of up to $130. The coupon will expire at the end of September 2014. 

“This offer puts people in the driver’s seat to find out if their car has a leak and gives them a discount on fixing it, as auto leaks can be expensive,” said Brian Landau, Surface Water and Environmental Services Manager, City of Shoreline. “Fixing the problem can help drivers keep their cars on the road while keeping pollutants, such as oil, from traveling into our local waterways and Puget Sound.”

Every year, more than 7 million quarts of motor oil drips out of vehicles onto streets and parking lots and makes its way to lakes, rivers, streams and the Puget Sound. Most of this toxic pollution comes from small drips from cars and trucks. 

Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program was designed to build awareness and educate people throughout the Puget Sound region that it is important to check for vehicle leaks regularly to keep their car on the road and protect local waters. Studies show that 67 percent of drivers who find a leak will fix it within three months.

If you are unable to attend the free testing event on September 20, take advantage of the free visual inspection for vehicle leaks, by visiting one of the participating repair shops July - September 2014. For a complete listing of participating locations and more information, visit www.fixcarleaks.org

ECOSS is looking for volunteers for this event!  If you are interested in helping out, please contact Ann Boyce at ann@ecoss.org or by phone at 206-767-0432 ext. 1004.

For more information about this and other regional efforts to clean-up stormwater runoff before it reaches local waters and Puget Sound, go to this webpage.