Money Matters Travel 5 Things to Know Before Hitting the Road This Summer By Sondra Forsyth The┬áexperts at RepairPal┬áΓÇöa nationwide network of┬áover 1,700┬ácertified, pre-screened┬áauto┬árepair shops on a mission to help you find quality auto repair at a fair priceΓÇö suggest the following tips to make sure┬árubber hits the road without any issues: >> PROPERLY INFLATE TIRES TO IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE BY UP TO 3% When tires are not properly inflated, it causes fuel efficiency to drop. Plain and simple: more money wasted on gas means less money for your summer BBQ snack list.┬áYou can find the proper tire pressure on the driver side door panel or in the owner’s manual. >>┬áKEEP┬áTHE┬áΓÇ£GAS LAWΓÇ¥ IN MIND The┬ágas gauge should never go below a quarter tank – it shortens the life of the fuel pump and┬áyou could┬ábe in for costly repairs down the road! >> DIRTY AIR FILTERS WASTE YOUR FUEL AND DAMAGE YOUR CAR Replacing your air filter regularly is a simpleΓÇöyet often overlookedΓÇöprocedure that costs drivers lots in wasted fuel and damaged system components. >> WHAT TO DO IF YOU WIND UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? Don’t stress! If you do have car trouble on the road, visit repairpal.com┬áto find nearby shops with comprehensive training, quality tools, warranties, and fair pricing that will help you get back to your vacation quick. You’ll also find their Fair Price Estimator tool that tells you what any kind of repair will cost. Every RepairPal Certified shop honors the prices shown on the Fair Price Estimator. How’s that for a breath of fresh air on a hot summer day!