{"id":125331,"date":"2018-04-17T03:12:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T07:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=125331"},"modified":"2018-04-17T03:12:35","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T07:12:35","slug":"summer-driving-season-calls-for-automotive-check-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2018\/04\/summer-driving-season-calls-for-automotive-check-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Driving Season Calls for Automotive Check Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AAA suggests getting your vehicle looked at before taking any summer trips.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The summer driving season is getting closer, although a look out one\u2019s window may contradict that statement, and that means more driving and, more than likely, some sort of long-distance family trip.<\/p>\n

While most folks start preparing for the inevitable rise in gas prices that will add costs to a trip, AAA warns that the majority of travelers should expect some sort of car trouble or breakdown while traveling the U.S.<\/p>\n

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A new analysis of AAA roadside data shows that vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded on the side of the road compared to newer vehicles and on top of that, the odds of needing a tow quadruples.<\/p>\n

The average age of a vehicle in the U.S. is more than 11 years old so before taking a road trip of any length, take your vehicle in for a check up.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s no surprise that older vehicles are more likely to encounter a serious breakdown, but it is surprising just how many people are at risk,\u201d said John Nielsen, AAA\u2019s managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll vehicles \u2013 even the newest ones \u2013 are prone to typical roadside headaches like dead batteries, flat tires and misplaced keys, but vehicles 10 years and older are four times more likely to encounter a problem serious enough to require a tow to a repair facility.\u201d<\/p>\n

In order to catch trouble before it begins, AAA advises drivers make a good\u00a0B-E-T\u00a0to stay on the road by having a vehicle\u2019s\u00a0Battery,\u00a0Engine and\u00a0Tires checked before embarking on any kind of lengthy trip. Long trips coupled with hot weather places additional strain on vehicles and in some cases may accelerate a dormant issue.<\/p>\n

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When these key systems are in good working order, AAA data shows the odds of encountering a serious breakdown are greatly reduced. The top three types of vehicle issues that could derail a road trip are:<\/p>\n