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Guide to summer road travel

Last updated: May 2013

Summer road trips

Consumer Reports road trips guide offers advice on preparing for your next driving vacation, with tips on the best travel gear to bring, how to prep your car for the ride, how to get the best gas mileage, and advice on traveling safely with kids.

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Family travel

Tips for a stress-free trip
Car rental surprises
Top vehicles for family travel
Keys to smart car packing
Kid-friendly cars
Driving with pets

Maintenance & car prep

Car & truck tire advice and ratings
Guide to car maintenance
Prep your car for vacation
Key maintenance checks
Where to go for repairs
Warning signs of tire failure

Fuel economy

Weekly gas prices in your area
Find the cheapest gas
Guide to saving fuel
Alternative fuels guide

Travel gear

GPS navigation systems
iPod & MP3 players
Portable DVD players
Bike racks
Child car seats
Car organizers

Safety

Dealing with a fender bender
Emergency kits
What to do in a roadside emergency
Kids and car safety

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