Vacation Departure: Top 10 Points to Check on Your Car Before Hit the Road

Full trunk, back seat packed, GPS set for 700 kilometers. Before turning the key, an hour of checks can prevent most of the hassles that plague a departure: flat tire on the A7, engine light on in the mountains, dead battery at the rest area. This checklist compiles the car checks before vacation that really make the difference between a smooth trip and a stay that starts at the mechanic's.