Car Care is a twice-monthly series offering maintenance best practices and DIY tips for car owners. With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start planning and preparing for road trip season.

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consider adding these additional items to your roadside safety kit. Drivers will find them especially useful in dealing with car emergencies during road trips through the cold and dark.