Are We There Yet?

GM Goodwrench and AAA with advice to make sure your car is ready to roll this Summer Sun block, check. Beach chairs, check. IPod, check. Tires? Before your family hits the road this summer, don't forget to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape. As the great American road trip continues to make a comeback and summer travel gets into full swing, AAA is predicting more than nine and a half million break downs. Flat tires and dead batteries are the most common problem. However, following a few simple tips for preventative maintenance can save time, aggravation and money. Before you gas up and go, experts suggests having your belts, hoses, brakes, lights, wiper blades, engine oil and coolant checked. GM Goodwrench also recommends you should also visually inspect your tires, at least once a month, for bulges or protruding objects. It's also important to routinely rotate them, following the recommended timeframe can prolong the life of your tires and save you money. Produced for General Motors