You Still Have Time!

The summer is winding down, but you still have time to take a much deserved vacation. Taking time off can slip so far down your to-do list that you look up in August and realize you've forgotten it completely. There is still time to take a last-minute trip this summer. Here is everything you need to know for before, during and after your trip. Is Your Car Road Trip Ready? Easy Checks Anyone Can Do – and What a Mechanic Should Look at – Before You Hit the Road Make Sure You Are Up To Date With Scheduled Maintenance Check the Tire Pressure – In Every Tire Check Wiper Blades and Fill the Washer Fluid Check the Headlights, Taillights and Turn Signals Check Your Battery Check Your Brakes Gas Up Nothing will ruin a road trip faster than car trouble. You've probably seen at least one road trip disaster -- the couple sweating by the side of the road while steam pours from the hood of the car. Don't become them. Go through this car-care checklist before you pull out of your driveway.