FEATURE/Road Trips Are America's Summer Vacation of Choice -- Autobytel Makes Hitting the Road Easier
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--June 11, 2002--Looking for the hidden culinary gem where they still serve up real food -- where the locals eat the best for less? Worried your car might not be up to snuff for that big road trip you're planning this summer? Need a few new car games to keep your family sane? Now travelers can log on to one website to research everything from summer car maintenance and safety recalls to authentic, cheap roadside eateries and tips on keeping the kids happy during the long drive.
At any of the Autobytel Inc. websites -- Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, CarSmart.com -- road warriors can find information and resources to make the most of this summer's road trip, including getting your car ready for summer, emergency checklists, fuel saving tips, how to beat road fatigue, recreational road maps, hotel and restaurant guides and much, much more.
Americans are hitting the road in droves this Summer 2002 -- and this is one "don't miss" resource for your summer driving readership.
Vehicle Emergency Kit Must-Haves
1. Flashlight
2. Spare tire
3. Jack
4. Four-way lug wrench
5. Water pump belt
6. Tire pressure gauge
7. Inexpensive wrench-and-socket set
8. Utility
9. Both Standard and Phillips screwdrivers
10. Battery-jumper cables
11. Pliers
12. Fuses
13. Hose clamps
14. One quart of motor oil
15. One dollar's worth of nickels, of dimes and of quarters
16. Six road flares or a set of reflective warning triangles
17. 1 gallon plastic jug of water
18. Aerosol flat tire fixer
19. Small fire extinguisher
20. Rags or paper towels
Since a recent online poll showed that over 60% of people surveyed plan to drive to their destination this summer, Autobytel's "Summer Drive Guide" at http://www.autobytel.com/content/own/index.cfm?id=4;4 should be mandatory reading for every road traveler. Also, to enhance the safety of your summer trip, all summer drivers should log into Autobytel's MyGarage to check for any safety recalls on their vehicles. Safe driving!