Summertime Blues

Summer is the time for trips to the beach or vacation getaway. Checking out your vehicle ahead of time can prevent a breakdown in the middle of nowhere with spouse and kids in tow hoping your cell phone battery doesn't die out and your auto club membership is up to date. I found a nice list at About.com that will help check out before the big trip. Two important items it overlooks and I'd like to add is to check your oil and transmission fluid. Happy motoring!