As a Boy Scout, I was taught to “Be Prepared.” Whether you are hiking over a mountain or preparing for a family vacation, the advice is sound. The best way to make sure your much-anticipated road trip does not become the trip from — well, somewhere not pleasant — is to take time to prepare.
Preparing your car
“Have your car checked by an ASC-certified technician, Blue Seal shop, or at a dealership,” advised car care expert Pam Oakes, owner of Pam’s Motor City in Ft. Meyers, Florida. “We think we can do it ourselves, but the money is well-spent. You don’t want to find out halfway through your trip that your car has problems because you didn’t take precautions beforehand.”
