McWilliams and Walden Offer AC Prep Tips and Giveaway

Local auto shop partners with O'Reilly for monthly prize drawing and AC repair rebate program.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:50pm

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An abstract, colorful image with sweeping, blurred lines representing a moving vehicle, conveying a sense of speed and modern engineering.McWilliams & Walden's monthly giveaway with O'Reilly Auto Parts offers drivers a chance to win prizes while also preparing their vehicles for the summer heat.Bakersfield Today

McWilliams and Walden, a Bakersfield auto repair shop, is reminding customers about their ongoing monthly giveaway with O'Reilly Auto Parts as well as offering tips and a rebate program to help get vehicles ready for the summer heat.

Why it matters

With temperatures rising, it's important for drivers to ensure their vehicle's air conditioning is functioning properly. McWilliams and Walden's partnership with O'Reilly provides customers access to fast parts and a nationwide warranty, while their rebate program can cover up to $1,500 in AC repairs.

The details

McWilliams and Walden's monthly giveaway with O'Reilly Auto Parts is an easy way for customers to win prizes. The focus this month is on getting vehicles prepared for summer, with the shop advising drivers not to wait until it's blazing hot outside to check their AC. The Cool Air Rebate Program can cover most of the cost of AC repairs, leaving little for the customer to pay.

  • McWilliams and Walden's monthly giveaway with O'Reilly Auto Parts is ongoing.
  • Temperatures are already starting to climb in Bakersfield.

The players

McWilliams and Walden Inc.

A local auto repair shop in Bakersfield, California that is partnering with O'Reilly Auto Parts on a monthly giveaway and offering an AC repair rebate program.

O'Reilly Auto Parts

A national auto parts retailer that is collaborating with McWilliams and Walden on the monthly giveaway.

Dakota Massey

An employee at McWilliams and Walden who provided details about the giveaway and AC prep tips.

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What they’re saying

“Their monthly giveaway with O'Reilly Auto Parts is still going strong, and it's an easy chance to win some fun prizes. Every month means a new winner, so if you haven't entered yet, now's the time.”

— Dakota Massey, Employee

“If it's only kind of cool right now, it's definitely going to struggle when summer really hits.”

— Dakota Massey, Employee

What’s next

Customers can enter the monthly giveaway with O'Reilly Auto Parts by visiting https://www.kget.com/mcw-oreilly-sweepstakes/ and filling out the entry form.

The takeaway

McWilliams and Walden's partnership with O'Reilly Auto Parts provides customers in Bakersfield with opportunities to win prizes and access to affordable AC repair services, helping them prepare their vehicles for the summer heat.