Community Involvement / Recognition
Awards
The Readers of Colorado Community News Papers voted Advantage Auto Repair “Best of the Best” Reader’s Choice Award in 2005.
Recognition
Advantage Auto Repair of Parker has been incredibly active with the Parker Fire and Police Departments. It’s not just about giving back to the community. It’s about keeping our children safe on the road and in their lives. Advantage Auto Repair has been recognized by the Parker Police Department for our active role in the various programs they have developed for keeping children and young adults safe.
Save Teen Lives Program
The Parker Save Teen Lives Program is designed to help young drivers learn techniques and skills that will help them avoid accidents and mishaps through training. The Save Teen Lives Program is a one day course taught by specially trained off-duty Parker Police and Douglas County Sheriff Officers. The course includes an accident avoidance simulator, steering and braking techniques, and skid control techniques.
The Save Teen Lives Program Philosophy is all about teaching skills through repeated experience. Because accidents happen so fast, the skills taught have to be instinctive. The Save Teen Lives program helps young drivers learn those skills. The course is a one-time $150 tuition and scholarships are available. Visit the website or call 303-805-0228 for more information.
Parker CO Police Explorer Program
The Parker Police Department’s Explorer Program is for young adults interested in becoming police between the ages of 15 and 20. Explorers will be able to attend an Explorer Law Enforcement Academy, compete in a variety of competitions throughout the United States and participate in an invaluable learning experience. For more information on this program, please call 303.805.3362.
Requirements: Must have no felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions. Must be in good standing at your school. Must be able to volunteer a minimum of 12 hours per month. Students between 15 and 20 years of age.
Parker D.A.R.E. Program
Advantage Auto Repair of Parker has been a long-time sponsor of the D.A.R.E. Program. D.A.R.E., or Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a program that educates kids about the dangers of drug use.
