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Get your car ready for summer road trippin ’
As winter nesting gives way to spring wanderlust , your plans turn to sunny days on the open road . Before mapping your course , make these checks to ensure your car is highway ready .
Check your car ’ s performance with a tune-up . Make an appointment to have your vehicle professionally inspected . They ’ ll check all essential operating systems , so the only surprises on your travels will be fun ones . Visit carcare . org for helpful resources on year-round vehicle maintenance .
Wash your car , inside and out . Thorough cleaning does more for your driving experience than make you look good on the road . A clean interior helps gives you clean , healthy air to breathe and keeps your spirits high when the drive feels long . A tidy console eliminates dangerous distractions and makes maps , mobile phones and tasty milkshakes more accessible .
Stock up on emergency essentials . Put together the gear you ’ ll need in case of a breakdown . Start with your spare tire and add blankets , flashlights , a water supply , and nonperishable food . Inspect your first aid kit and replace any outdated or missing items .
Drive in comfort with perfect AC . If you haven ’ t used your car ’ s cooling system for several months , give it a go before hitting the road . If it ’ s not working as well as you remember , have your refrigerant topped up or replaced .
Back up your GPS with analog maps . Be prepared for off-grid detours or loss of mobile service . Keep a selection of paper maps in the glove box in case you must do some old-school navigation .
Finally , don ’ t forget the fun stuff . Stock up on snacks , compile your playlists and keep a few car-friendly games within easy reach . n
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