{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"126965","rtpr_id":"nPnc0ztz6a","ticker":"MBGL","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["MBGL"],"title":"CARFAX: These States Are Furthest Behind on Car Maintenance","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-25T12:00:02.070Z","article_body":"CARFAX: These States Are Furthest Behind on Car Maintenance\n\nPR Newswire\n\nCENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 25, 2026\n\nMillions of Drivers Behind on Recommended Maintenance as Back-to-School\nDriving Begins\n\nCENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of families head\nback to school and return to daily commutes, carpools and after-school\nactivities, many drivers may be putting those extra miles on vehicles already\noverdue for maintenance. One in four drivers nationwide are behind on\nrecommended vehicle maintenance, according to CARFAX data.\n\nIn 38 states, at least one in four drivers are behind on recommended\nmaintenance. Mississippi has the highest percentage at 31%, followed by\nVirginia, Texas, Alabama and Georgia. New York, California, Illinois,\nPennsylvania, Massachusetts and Arizona are also among the states where\nroughly one in four drivers are behind.\n\nManufacturer-recommended maintenance is designed to help keep vehicles\nrunning safely and reliably while helping drivers avoid potentially costly\nproblems down the road. Recommended services can include tire rotations, oil\nchanges, air filter replacements, brake service, transmission and brake fluid\nchanges, and more.\n\nStates With the Most Drivers Behind on Recommended Maintenance:\n\n 1. Mississippi – 31%\n 2. Virginia – 27%\n 3. Texas – 27%\n 4. Alabama – 27%\n 5. Georgia – 27%\n 6. South Carolina – 26%\n 7. Kentucky – 26%\n 8. Arkansas – 26%\n 9. Arizona – 26%\n 10. New York – 26%\n\"Keeping up with recommended maintenance is one of the best ways drivers can\nprotect themselves, their families, and their investment,\" said Paul\nNadjarian, CARFAX's Chief Product Officer. \"Our free CARFAX Car Care\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=1089330642&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carfax.com%2FService%2F%3Fs_id%3DINT_cvr_maintenance_blog&a=CARFAX+Car+Care)\n helps take the guesswork out of vehicle ownership by giving drivers timely\nreminders about upcoming maintenance, recalls, and other important vehicle\nupdates.\"\n\nPutting off routine maintenance can put drivers at risk and turn a small\nmaintenance need into a costly repair. For example, delaying an oil change can\ncontribute to serious engine damage, potentially resulting in thousands of\ndollars in repair costs. Skipping tire rotations can lead to uneven wear,\nreduced traction and a greater risk of a flat or blowout.\n\nFor those last few Summer road trips, and before the school-year routine gets\ninto full swing, CARFAX recommends drivers:\n\n * Check and fix any routine maintenance and recalls: Before you go on your road\ntrip, check for recalls for free at\ncarfax.com/recall\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=2879527997&u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarfax.com%2Frecall&a=carfax.com%2Frecall)\n\n or through the CARFAX Car Care app.\n * Inspect your tires: Look for uneven wear, cracks, bulges or low tread. Don't\nforget to check the spare, if your vehicle has one.\n * Check your fluids: Make sure your engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and\nwindshield washer fluid are at appropriate levels. Summer heat can be\nespecially tough on engines and cooling systems.\n * Test your battery: Extreme temperatures can shorten battery life, especially\nfor older batteries.\n * Check your air conditioning: Make sure your A/C is working properly.\n * Pack an emergency kit: Include jumper cables, flashlight, first-aid supplies,\ndrinking water and other basic tools.\nAs always, it's important to slow down, as speed is a significant factor in\ncar crashes. And with temperatures rising, remember to never leave children or\npets unattended in a vehicle, as interior temperatures can become dangerously\nhot in a matter of minutes. Drivers can check for outstanding maintenance\nneeds by downloading the free CARFAX Car Care\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=1089330642&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carfax.com%2FService%2F%3Fs_id%3DINT_cvr_maintenance_blog&a=CARFAX+Car+Care)\napp, which provides timely reminders about upcoming services, from routine\nmaintenance to important safety recalls.\n\nAbout CARFAX\n\nCARFAX, part of Mobility Global Inc. (NYSE: MBGL), helps millions of people\nevery day confidently shop, buy, service, and sell cars with innovative\nsolutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in\nvehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car\nCare, CARFAX History-Based Value, and the flagship CARFAX Report to consumers\nand the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the largest vehicle history database\nand is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and USA\nToday. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®.\n\nMobility Global is the world's standard for automotive information, providing\ncritical data and analytics across the full vehicle lifecycle. Mobility Global\nsupports the world's major automotive manufacturers, suppliers, dealer groups,\nmedia, financial institutions, and consumers with data, forecasts, insights,\ntechnology, and innovation. For more information, visit mobilityglobal.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=3092964016&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmobilityglobal.com%2F&a=mobilityglobal.com)\n.\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carfax-these-states-are-furthest-behind-on-car-maintenance-302858468.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carfax-these-states-are-furthest-behind-on-car-maintenance-302858468.html)\n\nSOURCE CARFAX\n\n\n\nCarfax Public Relations: PublicRelations@Carfax.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS265795/CARFAX-LOGO.jpg?id=OA2905831\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPnc0ztz6a","title":"CARFAX: These States Are Furthest Behind on Car Maintenance","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"MBGL","created":"2026-08-25T12:00:02.070Z","tickers":["MBGL"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"CARFAX: These States Are Furthest Behind on Car Maintenance\n\nPR Newswire\n\nCENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 25, 2026\n\nMillions of Drivers Behind on Recommended Maintenance as Back-to-School\nDriving Begins\n\nCENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of families head\nback to school and return to daily commutes, carpools and after-school\nactivities, many drivers may be putting those extra miles on vehicles already\noverdue for maintenance. One in four drivers nationwide are behind on\nrecommended vehicle maintenance, according to CARFAX data.\n\nIn 38 states, at least one in four drivers are behind on recommended\nmaintenance. Mississippi has the highest percentage at 31%, followed by\nVirginia, Texas, Alabama and Georgia. New York, California, Illinois,\nPennsylvania, Massachusetts and Arizona are also among the states where\nroughly one in four drivers are behind.\n\nManufacturer-recommended maintenance is designed to help keep vehicles\nrunning safely and reliably while helping drivers avoid potentially costly\nproblems down the road. Recommended services can include tire rotations, oil\nchanges, air filter replacements, brake service, transmission and brake fluid\nchanges, and more.\n\nStates With the Most Drivers Behind on Recommended Maintenance:\n\n 1. Mississippi – 31%\n 2. Virginia – 27%\n 3. Texas – 27%\n 4. Alabama – 27%\n 5. Georgia – 27%\n 6. South Carolina – 26%\n 7. Kentucky – 26%\n 8. Arkansas – 26%\n 9. Arizona – 26%\n 10. New York – 26%\n\"Keeping up with recommended maintenance is one of the best ways drivers can\nprotect themselves, their families, and their investment,\" said Paul\nNadjarian, CARFAX's Chief Product Officer. \"Our free CARFAX Car Care\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=1089330642&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carfax.com%2FService%2F%3Fs_id%3DINT_cvr_maintenance_blog&a=CARFAX+Car+Care)\n helps take the guesswork out of vehicle ownership by giving drivers timely\nreminders about upcoming maintenance, recalls, and other important vehicle\nupdates.\"\n\nPutting off routine maintenance can put drivers at risk and turn a small\nmaintenance need into a costly repair. For example, delaying an oil change can\ncontribute to serious engine damage, potentially resulting in thousands of\ndollars in repair costs. Skipping tire rotations can lead to uneven wear,\nreduced traction and a greater risk of a flat or blowout.\n\nFor those last few Summer road trips, and before the school-year routine gets\ninto full swing, CARFAX recommends drivers:\n\n * Check and fix any routine maintenance and recalls: Before you go on your road\ntrip, check for recalls for free at\ncarfax.com/recall\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=2879527997&u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarfax.com%2Frecall&a=carfax.com%2Frecall)\n\n or through the CARFAX Car Care app.\n * Inspect your tires: Look for uneven wear, cracks, bulges or low tread. Don't\nforget to check the spare, if your vehicle has one.\n * Check your fluids: Make sure your engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and\nwindshield washer fluid are at appropriate levels. Summer heat can be\nespecially tough on engines and cooling systems.\n * Test your battery: Extreme temperatures can shorten battery life, especially\nfor older batteries.\n * Check your air conditioning: Make sure your A/C is working properly.\n * Pack an emergency kit: Include jumper cables, flashlight, first-aid supplies,\ndrinking water and other basic tools.\nAs always, it's important to slow down, as speed is a significant factor in\ncar crashes. And with temperatures rising, remember to never leave children or\npets unattended in a vehicle, as interior temperatures can become dangerously\nhot in a matter of minutes. Drivers can check for outstanding maintenance\nneeds by downloading the free CARFAX Car Care\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=1089330642&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carfax.com%2FService%2F%3Fs_id%3DINT_cvr_maintenance_blog&a=CARFAX+Car+Care)\napp, which provides timely reminders about upcoming services, from routine\nmaintenance to important safety recalls.\n\nAbout CARFAX\n\nCARFAX, part of Mobility Global Inc. (NYSE: MBGL), helps millions of people\nevery day confidently shop, buy, service, and sell cars with innovative\nsolutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in\nvehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car\nCare, CARFAX History-Based Value, and the flagship CARFAX Report to consumers\nand the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the largest vehicle history database\nand is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and USA\nToday. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®.\n\nMobility Global is the world's standard for automotive information, providing\ncritical data and analytics across the full vehicle lifecycle. Mobility Global\nsupports the world's major automotive manufacturers, suppliers, dealer groups,\nmedia, financial institutions, and consumers with data, forecasts, insights,\ntechnology, and innovation. For more information, visit mobilityglobal.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757955-1&h=3092964016&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmobilityglobal.com%2F&a=mobilityglobal.com)\n.\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carfax-these-states-are-furthest-behind-on-car-maintenance-302858468.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carfax-these-states-are-furthest-behind-on-car-maintenance-302858468.html)\n\nSOURCE CARFAX\n\n\n\nCarfax Public Relations: PublicRelations@Carfax.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS265795/CARFAX-LOGO.jpg?id=OA2905831\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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