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Time to Plan for Your Summer Road Trip

Planning for your summer road trip must include some safety essentials if you want to get to your destination in a timely manner. Consider the following summer road trip safety tips and you will lessen the chances that you are stranded and needing help on the side of the roads.

  • Keep some road flares in the trunk just in case the car breaks down and you need to warn other drivers that the car is disabled.
  • Be sure to carry a set of jumper cables in case the car battery fails somewhere during your drive or on a long stretch with no service stations.
  • Pack a box of assorted tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, and a hammer.
  • Bring a roll of duct tape so you can make minor repairs easily and get back on the roads too.

Come over and see our service techs to provide you and your car a pre-road0trip check-up.

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