

Dream Vacation or Nightmare Road Trip? Pre-Trip Vehicle Check Can Make the Difference
Road trip car trouble can be a real nightmare, but performing a pre-trip vehicle check helps drivers avoid a vacation breakdown disaster, says the Car Care Council. “When dreaming about summer vacation, the thought of a roadside breakdown can be terrifying,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Performing a pre-trip driveway inspection gives motorists peace of mind by reducing the chance of unplanned, costly car trouble and providing an opportunity to have


Keep Calm and Drive On - Keep Your A/C in Check!
If the summer heat drives you to distraction, the last thing you need is a malfunctioning air conditioning (A/C) system when you’re on the road. Checking your vehicle’s A/C annually will help you keep your cool when temperatures soar, says the Car Care Council. “Getting stuck in traffic is stressful enough, but getting stuck in traffic during the heat of summer without a functioning A/C is the pits,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “It is important to a


Car Maintenance
Car Maintenance: What to Expect at Each Service Interval Let’s face the facts, no one likes car maintenance. Not only can proper services be expensive, but keeping track of what needs to be done at certain intervals can be a major headache. The last thing a car owner wants is to pay for a service that wasn’t needed in the first place. Unfortunately ignoring auto maintenance isn’t an option, as doing so will only create more maintenance problems down the road. Proactive mainte