Nearly 75 percent of Americans plan to take a road trip at some point this year, with many of those travelers hitting the highway this summer.
No matter the destination or the route you take to get there, a successful trip is contingent on having a dependable vehicle.
With some help from a leading auto expert, we've singled out a few simple ways to ensure your car, truck or SUV is up to snuff so you can pull out of the driveway with confidence.