Written by: Nyah Jackson
Southern Adventist University’s Applied Technology auto program is offering the community free vehicle inspections on Sunday, April 14, from 1-4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Samaritan Center.
Dale Walters and Steven Oskins, instructors of the applied technology auto program, will be assisting the students performing the vehicle inspections.
According to Emiko Miyagi, the university’s auto services manager, Southern Auto Care offers these free car inspections twice each year, in April and October, weather permitting. Miyagi said, “April is National Car Care Month. We feel people need to know the importance of properly maintaining vehicles.”
The car inspection event is important because it provides students in the program an opportunity to interact with customers, according to Miyagi. The event gives these students on-the-job experience that goes beyond the classroom.
According to Walters, the inspection “includes checking lights, fluid levels, engine computer codes, tires, hose belts, filters and more.” The free inspection will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for students, faculty and the community.
The Applied Technology auto program has partnered with the Samaritan Center since its students started doing free inspections 20 years ago. Miyagi said customers and clients at the Samaritan Center can benefit from the car inspections.
CORRECTION: This article’s original photo caption was incorrect. Nic Johnson is depicted in the photo, not Skyler Pangkey. The Accent corrected this error soon after learning of it. We are committed to accuracy and apologize for this mistake.