Prepare Vehicles Now for Holiday Travel

Nearly 3.1 million Georgians are preparing to gas-up their vehicles to hit the holiday road. Unfortunately, thousands of them will face car trouble along the way.  AAA expects to rescue more than 853,000 stranded motorists across the country between December 21 – January 1. The three most common reasons are flat tires, dead batteries and lockouts, says Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Tires are among the most important and easiest things drivers can check themselves.  Check both the tread and tire pressure. Driving on under-inflated tires is the #1 cause for tire blow-outs, but there are many other things that can go wrong on the road. Consider getting a professional inspection before your trip. A trusted mechanic can check your tires, battery, brakes, belts and hoses in hopes of helping you avoid spending the holidays on the roadside.  Even if drivers do not have time to see a mechanic, there are a variety of things they can look for, to lower the odds of a holiday breakdown.” Be sure to plan ahead, as auto repair facilities are likely to be busy ahead of the holiday travel period. Drivers can visit aaa.com/autorepair to find a trusted local repair facility that has been inspected and certified by AAA.