A holiday road trip can go sideways before anyone finishes arguing over the music. A slow tire leak, a weak battery, or a forgotten roadside assistance membership can turn an otherwise pleasant drive into an expensive exercise in patience.
Before loading the trunk with presents, luggage, snacks, and enough clothing for three different climates, give your vehicle a little attention. Long highway drives put sustained demands on tires, brakes, cooling systems, and batteries. A car that handles the daily commute perfectly might reveal a problem after several hours at highway speeds.
