Summer is vacation season, and if you’re like most Americans, you’ll be spending some time on the road this year. The last thing you need is a roadside breakdown or a costly car repair, so now’s the perfect time for a little preventive maintenance.

Here are a few of the main things you’ll want to check before you hit the road…

Battery
Summer heat taxes all your car’s systems more heavily than the temperate months. Heat can cause evaporation of battery fluid, which can compromise the battery from within. Also, a failed voltage regulator or other malfunctioning component can cause your battery […]