“Nationally, 38.4 million Americans will travel over the holiday weekend, a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million traveled….

Before you find yourself stranded along your travel route, AAA Texas suggests including the following items in the car:

State and local map, Cell phone car charger, Fully equipped first aid kit, Bottled water, Non-perishable foods, Tissues and/or pre-moistened towels, Blanket or sleeping bag, Tool kit including jumper cables and a tire iron”

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Repair Shop Websites suggests everyone carefully plan their travel…

West Hill Marathon of Akron Ohio has been offering high quality auto repair and maintenance since 1950.  If you need scheduled maintenance on your car, truck or SUV, or need a pre-trip or pre-purchase inspection West Hill Marathon is the place to get it done.  While you’re there, also take advantage of their full-service gas station.  There is only one place for one-stop automotive service in Akron, Ohio and that’s West Hill Marathon.

http://www.westhillmarathon.com

At Marc Phillips Automotive Service they offer a full range of complete car care services to suit the needs of Weare, NH consumers. This popular shop was recently opened in 2007, and even offers windshield repair, which is considered a collision repair service. Repairing a cracked windshield may seem like a repair anyone can do, but in reality you need a specialist who knows the type of glass your auto needs. For all your vehicle’s needs, see Marc Phillips Automotive Service.

http://www.marcphillipsauto.com/index.html

Vehicle owners ask for tune-ups for a variety of reasons, including improving performance, maintaining reliability, planning a vacation, preparing for winter/summer or because they’re giving the car to a friend or family member. No matter what the reason, Russell Truck Repair in Montgomery, AL is at your service. Make sure your vehicle is properly inspected and serviced by visiting the right repair shop.

http://www.russelltruckrepair.net/index.html

Robert Lawrence Auto Service is the repair specialist of choice in the Summerville area, and has been since 1986. If your car is due for an inspection and routine care, don’t hesitate to contact  an auto repair shop. At Robert Lawrence Auto Service, they put the customer first.

http://www.robertlawrenceautoservice.com/

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched its new Maintenance and Inspection (M&I) Program. The target audience for the program includes prospective and entry-level maintenance personnel, as well as any service professional interested in this specialty area.

It is only available online (a first for ASE) and consists of four, e-learning training modules and a separate quiz, the program focuses on awareness of the tasks related to maintenance and inspection, as well as other features of the program that promote proper safety measures.

The M&I Program was developed in response to requests…