In The Community - Redmond & Bend, OR

Words for Wheels Contest


Thank you to all of last year's participants! The entry date for the 'Words for Wheels' 2012 contest starts on November 12, 2012, at participating Central Oregon Auto Care Shops! We will be donating 7 vehicles this year: 2002 VW Beetle, 2004 Kia Spectra sedan, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1996 Dodge Caravan, and a 15-passenger Ford van!

Central Oregonians can nominate someone to win a vehicle by dropping off in person or mailing to any centraloregonautocare.com location a brief essay explaining why the person they are nominating deserves a vehicle. Essays should be no more than 500 words. Please include your name and phone number as well as the name and phone number of the person you are nominating. Winners will be selected on December 19th, 2012. Click on official contest rules for more information.

Click here to read the official contest rules.

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Congratulations to the 2011 winners of the Central Oregon Auto Care 'Words for Wheels Contest'! This year's winners were:

Scott & Rayleen - 1995 Ford Windstar

Adam & Amanda - 1996 Mercury Villager

Heather - 2004 Hyundai Accent




Central Oregon Auto Care partners believe in supporting their local community and make a conscious effort to be involved. For this reason, participating shops donate to and volunteer in the following organizations and charities:

  • 4H
  • Oregon State Parks
  • MDA
  • Boy Scouts of America/Cub Scouts/Friends of Scouting/ Boys Scouts
  • International Scout Exchange
  • JR Diabetes Foundation
  • Susan G. Komen Cancer Organization
  • American Red Cross

In addition, Central Oregon Auto Care supports several other charities and organizations such as:

  • Redmond Christmas and 4th of July Parade Organization
  • Sport Compact Racing Association Madras
  • Miss Chambers Dance School Committee
  • Central Oregon Community College Scholarship
  • Summit High School Booster Club
  • Central Oregon High School Rodeo Club
  • Youth Supercross Race Association
  • Boys and Girls Club in Bend And Redmond
  • Learning Center of Redmond
  • Shriner's Hospitals
  • Kwanis International
  • Sisters High School Journalism Club
  • Glory Daze Car Club
  • Summit High School Track Club
  • Neighborhood Help
  • Daisy Girl Scouts
  • Humane Society of Central Oregon
  • Ronald MacDonald House
  • Sparrow Club of Bend
  • Bend Swim Club
  • Flashback Cruise of Central Oregon
  • Women's Motorcross Association
  • Bend Volley Ball Association
  • High School JR ROTC
  • Pole Pedal Paddle