This is a great program. If you have children and need any assistance, get to one of these. Any make, any model! We have two kids and these seats can be a PITA!
They will also run through general safety checks.
IMO, every manufacturer should have this program available.
To find a local dealer participating in “Safety Saturday” please visit: www.SafetySaturday.com.
VOLKSWAGEN’S “SAFETY SATURDAY” MAKES ITS DEBUT ACROSS THE U.S.A.
- Make Safe Happen!
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Program Professionals, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to health promotion, injury prevention and safety programming, have teamed up to launch the national Volkswagen Safety Program.
“Volkswagen prides itself in providing safe vehicles that meet or exceed all government safety standards. Volkswagen Dealerships are proud to support Safety Saturday in its community effort to help educate drivers on proper car seat installation and general safety checks that could help prevent injury if in an auto accident.” Says Steve Keyes, Communications director at Volkswagen of America, Inc
Safe Happens is a nationwide program that will educate drivers, passengers and pedestrians on the importance of vehicle safety. Volkswagen and Program Professionals are dedicated to consumer safety issues and want to help drivers be mindful of driving conditions, car safety features and passenger safety dedication.
“The goal,” according to Janelle Rose, spokesperson for the Safe Happens Campaign and Director at Program Professionals, “is to help reduce or prevent accidental injury or death caused by traffic collisions, by educating consumers on proper precautions that can be put into effect every time we get into a car or behind the wheel.”
This nationwide “Safety Saturday” program will launch September 22, 2007 and will be driven home with the help of Volkswagen dealers across the U.S.A.
“Safety Saturday’s,” an extension to Volkswagens Safety Program will provide vehicle and car seat educations for all car owners. The program created by Program Professionals and Volkswagen was developed to educate drivers on the proper use of their cars features. It is also in alignment “Child Passenger Safety Week,” which runs September 16-22; a national awareness week prompted by the National Auto Dealers Associations (NADA).
During the “Safety Saturday” program, Volkswagen will provide a free safety inspection at participating VW dealerships. General safety checks consisting of tire pressure checks, airbag information, break light and blinker inspections will be offered. In addition, Sit Safe Child Passenger Safety Specialists will be available to share information on how to choose the correct car seat for your child, the four steps to child passenger safety and proper infant/child seat installation. Showroom floors will also be open for consumers to experience the “safety first” approach that goes into each Volkswagen through its comprehensive engineering and design. All participants will also have the opportunity to register to win a free 2008 Passat 2.0. 1
Program Professionals, Inc.Founded in 2001 is a non-profit organization dedicated to health promotion, injury prevention and safety programming; providing comprehensive program management services, education and research throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to a variety of on-line and community-based programs, we provide toll-free assistance to parents, caregivers, child care providers, educators, medical professionals, automotive manufacturing personnel and other advocates. www.programprofessionals.org
1 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.),21 years or older. Ends: 9/30/07. To play and for Official Rules, including odds, and prize descriptions visit www.safetysaturday.com. Void where prohibited.
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