Community Involvement

Community Involvement in Wichita, KS

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Get Your Car Seat Inspected

Whether you’ve recently installed a car seat or require assistance with installation or understanding its proper use, we encourage you to visit a car seat inspection station. Certified technicians are available to inspect your car seat at no cost in most cases, providing guidance on correct installation and usage. This service ensures not only the safety of the child but also enhances the safety of all passengers in the vehicle.

Who can make an appointment for instruction and education on car seat safety?

Soon-to-be parents, guardians, family members, foster parents, grandparents, daycare providers, babysitters—if you need to transport a child, you can make an appointment.

What to Bring

Your car manual, car seat manual, car seat, and child. It is also helpful to have up-to-date age, height, and weight information for the child. If this is unknown, don’t worry—the CPST (Certified Passenger Safety Technician) will have the equipment needed to gather that information on-site.

If you are an expectant parent or guardian, plan to meet with the technician about a month before your baby is expected. If you are attending a first-come, first-served check event, wait times may be lengthy. If your manuals are not available, don’t worry—technicians have access to other resources.

Time

Expect a check to take between 30 and 90 minutes depending on compatibility issues between the seat and vehicle. It may take longer if you have more than one seat or vehicle being checked. When scheduling your appointment, allow enough time in your schedule. Feel free to bring any questions or concerns for the technician.

Paperwork

You can expect to complete a small amount of paperwork. Technicians need documentation of the work they perform, especially when working independently. This paperwork grants permission to assist you and access your vehicle for installation. It also helps maintain records in case of seat recalls and tracks completed inspections. If a car seat is needed and available, proof of state assistance is required at the time of the appointment.

Expectations at Your Appointment

The technician will:

Review your current car seat to ensure it is appropriate for the child.
Verify that it is not expired, recalled, or otherwise unsafe.
Check your vehicle for any open recalls.
Review your seat belt design and locate anchor points for tethers and latches.

Hands-on Training:

A technician will do more than simply show you how to install your seat. They will teach best practices for securing your child, verify your installation, and ensure you can install the seat yourself. Technicians are educators, not installers. Expect to participate in the installation process so you are confident moving or reinstalling the seat when needed.

As the guardian, you will sign off that you can install the car seat yourself, leaving the facility educated and empowered to make the safest choices for your child and all vehicle passengers.

Call or text us today to schedule an appointment!

Affinity Automotive and Toys for Tots

Affinity Automotive Services is dedicated to supporting the Wichita Toys for Tots organization by serving as a drop-off location throughout the year. This reflects our commitment to the local community and our desire to positively impact the lives of children, especially during the holiday season.

Through our partnership with Toys for Tots, we provide a convenient and accessible location for individuals and families to donate toys for children in need.

Donation Guidelines

Most campaign sites support children up to age 12, though some communities may extend the age limit to 14–16 depending on local support.
Donations should be new, unopened, and unwrapped.
Recommended donations include:
- Toys
- Stuffed animals
- Books
- Games
Suggested gifts for preteens include:
- Sporting equipment
- Backpacks
- Books
- Cosmetics
- Purses
- Watch or wallet gift sets
- Bath gift sets
- Board games
- RC cars and trucks
- Handheld electronics
- Skateboards and helmets
- Curling irons
- Hair straighteners
- Hair dryers
The local campaign begins in October and ends during the second week of December. Affinity Automotive starts collecting toys on September 1, but accepts donations year-round to help as many children in the Wichita community as possible.

Your contributions help bring joy to children and families in need, and we appreciate your support in making a difference in our community.

Online donations are also accepted through Toys for Tots.

Scouting America

Affinity Automotive Services, based in Wichita, Kansas, actively supports Scouting America by hosting workshops for the Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge.

These workshops are conducted at their facility and led by an ASE Master Technician. Sessions cover:

Safety protocols
General maintenance procedures
Dashboard warning indicators
Career opportunities in the automotive industry

Scouts participate in hands-on activities aligned with merit badge requirements. This initiative provides practical automotive knowledge and helps foster a deeper understanding of vehicle maintenance.

The program reflects Affinity Automotive Services’ ongoing commitment to community education and youth development.