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Stop by for an estimate. Remember, we accept insurance claims, and you have the right to choose

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(NewsUSA) - The temperatures are rising, and so are thenumbers of vehicles on the road. Summer is right around thecorner, bringing with it a number of road trips to the beach formany families. Avoid putting a damper on your travel plans byfollowing these summer vehicle maintenance tips.

*Check your air conditioning system before the summerheat hits to make sure that it seems to be cooling effectively.An annual full-vehicle inspection, including the air condition-ing system, may help avoid costly repairs.

* Check your vehicle’s fluid levels. Check the engine oiland coolant level when the engine is cold. Once your vehicleis warmed up, check your transmission fluid and power steer-ing fluid. If any fluid is low, add only enough to bring the indi-cator to “full” — never overfill.

*Do not overload your vehicle. Overloading creates exces-sive heat inside your tires and can cause tire failure, whichcould result in vehicle damage and serious injury. Rememberthat you and your passengers count toward the total recom-mended vehicle weight.

*To get the best fuel economy while traveling, be aware ofthe following:

1. Due to vehicle aerodynamics, it can be more economicalto run your air conditioner than to cruise with windows open.

2. When possible, maintain a constant speed to reducestrain on your vehicle’s systems. If it’s safe to do so and trafficis not too heavy, use the cruise control setting per your own-er’s manual directions.

3. Do not let your vehicle idle for extended periods; restart-ing your engine uses less fuel than keeping your vehicle run-ning.

4. Keep your tires properly inflated; under-inflated tires canlower fuel economy.

5. Use the recommended grade of gasoline specified byyour vehicle manufacturer. Mid-grade or premium fuels areunnecessary unless they are recommended.

Nobody wants to be stranded in a broken-down vehicle ona hot, stuffy day. Avoid a “mayday” this season by taking allprecautions and following these important summer vehiclemaintenance tips.

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(NewsUSA) - Bald or poorly maintained tires won’t get youvery far when it comes to driving on slippery roadways. Withimproper equipment and maintenance, slick surfaces fromrain storms are a major threat to safety on the road.

Take control by following this advice on ways to prepareyourself and your vehicle for possible wet weather.

* During wet weather conditions, drive slowly and keep inmind that stopping distances will be longer than usual. Stop-ping on a wet road can take up to four times the stopping dis-tance of a dry road.

* Rainwater that mixes with oil or grime on the streets cancause slippery conditions that may result in unexpected skid-ding.

*Drive smoothly. To maintain control of your vehicle, try toavoid jerky, abrupt movements when braking, accelerating orturning.

*Check your tires at least once a month. This includesproper rotation, inflation, repair and replacement.

*In many areas of the country, the snow and ice of winterleave roads in bad shape. Hitting a pothole can damage yourtire and/or the wheel of your vehicle. The sharp impact cancause immediate tire or wheel failure or internal damage thatcan lead to tire failure weeks later. Keeping your tires properlyinflated will help reduce pothole damage and other road haz-ards.

Here’s an extra tip about potholes:

*If you do have to hit a pothole, avoid braking during theimpact. Instead, attempt to brake before impact and releasejust prior to contacting the pothole. Braking during impactsets up the tire and wheel assembly for a “solid hit” against

the edge of the hole. Less severe damage occurs when a tireis rolling, rather than skidding, over the pothole.

Save yourself money on expensive repairs by followingthese tips to help keep your vehicle running in tip-top shape.

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1. Map out some alternative routes. Look for at least twoadditional ways you can complete your commute. Ideally, youcan come up with five (even if some of them are different byonly one street).

Ask co-workers, or other people who make a similar com-mute. They may know of a shortcut. It also helps to knowhow to switch from one route to another, at various points ofyour commute. That way, if you find out there's a sudden traf-fic jam ahead, you can adapt.

2. Try the alternative routes. Do this on days when you canafford to be late, if the route should turn out to take longer.The important thing is to leave your home at the same timeyou normally would, because if you leave early, you might befooled into thinking that route is faster when it was really thatit's just less crowded at that specific time (which most routesare, anyway--see the next step).

3. Play with your timing. If your commute is one that isseemingly always slow moving, consult with your employerabout the ability to shift the start and stop time of the workday. Sometimes a shift of just an hour can significantly reducethe amount of time spent in the vehicle.

4. Check traffic reports before you leave. Traffic updatesare available on the radio, news, and Internet. Once you hitthe road, continue listening to traffic reports on the radio.

5. Use a GPS device with live traffic updates during yourcommute. These devices will usually cost at least $200, andsome require an additional subscription cost.

6. Get traffic updates on your phone. Be careful with this,however--checking mobile phone updates can be distractingwhile driving.

7. Ditch the car altogether. Not only is it better for yoursanity, but it's better for the environment, too.

8. Motorbike. If you live in the UK or California, riding amotorcycle between lanes is permitted as long as it is done ina safe, prudent manner. You can drive right through trafficand not have to change your route.

9. Move. The best solution may be to move to a city withless congestion.

Avoiding traffic jams this summer


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Dear Tom and Ray:I love your show. I recently got a 2001 Audi A8L that now

has 130,000 miles on it. The only other owner was my dad,and he took extremely great care of the car. Recently, thecheck-engine light has been coming on, saying that my cat-alytic converter’s efficiency is too low. My mechanic tested itand said the level is just barely above what I need for the carto pass its emissionsinspection. He said towait as long as I can toreplace it, but that somepeople choose to get ridof their cars at this pointbecause the repair is$5,200, and the blue-book value of the car isonly $6,000. So, whatshould I do? Keep thecar and pay $5,200 toreplace the converterswhen the time comes,or sell it now, while it isstill passing its emis-sions tests? — Patrick

RAY: A lot of peopledon’t realize that whenyou buy a high-end car, it’s not only the purchase price that’shigh — the parts and service are “premium priced,” too.

TOM: But the price you got sounds a little high even forAudi. This car uses two catalytic converters. According to oursources, the converters themselves cost about $1,900 if youbuy them from Audi. Then you probably should replace allfour oxygen sensors, at about $200 a pop. And then add labor.Still, I don’t see how they can charge you more than about$3,500 for this job. So I think the estimate you got is high.\

RAY: Not that $3,500 is cheap! But if someone offered youthis car, right now, with new catalytic converters, for $3,500,you’d probably buy it, right? After all, what’s your alternative?You could sell it for $6,000 and get what? A 2004 Dodge Cara-van?

TOM: Or, if the buyer finds out why your check-enginelight is on, you’ll sell it for $2,500 and get a ‘94 Caravan!

RAY: You also canresearch aftermarketconverters, Patrick.There are people whoactually rebuild con-verters and ship themto you. You can findthese guys online. Ofcourse, you don’tknow what kind ofquality you’re gettingwhen you go thatroute.

TOM: We’ve hadsome rebuilt convert-ers that worked well,and others that didn’tdo enough “conver-sion” to keep the

check-engine light off (which means you can’t get an inspec-tion sticker). So you can save some money that way, butyou’re taking your chances.

RAY: Since this is still a nice car, and it’s been well caredfor, and you seem to enjoy driving it, I’d say bite the bullet andreplace the converters. But shop around first and see if youcan get a better price.

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(NAPS)—The next time you’re in the market for a new caror truck, you may wonder what’s hot and what’s not. Whatseals the deal for many buyers is the ability to individualizeand personalize a vehicle.

While the $28 billion annual automotive customization mar-ket offers thousands of products to transform any car ortruck, some models offer more options for personalizationthan others.

One way to learn which cars and trucks are the mostaccessory friendly is to check out the SEMA Award winners,presented annually by the Specialty Equipment Market Asso-ciation (SEMA).

Whether you want to create a high-perfor mance sports caror a rugged truck worthy of off-roading, these awards canhelp you identify which vehicles have the greatest potentialfor customization.

“Each year, manufacturers from the specialty and perfor -mance industry come to the SEMA Show with an array ofnew products and new styling trends displayed on the carsand trucks they view as the most popular trend-setting mod-els,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA’s president and CEO. “TheSEMA Award taps into the exhibitors’ unique ability to identi-fy what’s hot, just as the trends are gaining momentum.”

This year’s awards were presented to the ChevroletCamaro for the Hottest Car, the Fiat 500 for the Hottest SportCompact, the Ford F-Series for the Hottest Truck and theJeep Wrangler for the Hottest 4x4-SUV.

Hottest 4x4-SUVThe Jeep Wrangler was named the Hottest 4x4-SUV for the

second consecutive year. Custom parts and accessories forthe Jeep Wrangler remain in high demand as owners look forways to make their Wranglers more their own.

Enthusiasm for the Wrangler has lead to its winning ofmultiple industry awards, including the SEMA Most Accesso-ry-Friendly SUV in 2007.

Hottest TruckThe F-Series is a perennial favorite with enthusiasts and

specialty-equipment manufacturers. New F-Series designshave spurred even more parts and accessories for blue-ovalfans, and all indications are that the trend will continue withthe latest models.

Hottest Sport CompactThe Fiat 500 was named the Hottest Sport Compact at the

2011 SEMA Show, making it the first vehicle to take home thehonor in the newest category and beating out a dozen com-petitors.

After arriving in U.S. showrooms earlier last year, the Fiat500 quickly became a favorite of auto enthusiasts, specialtyman ufacturers and customizers nationwide.

With beautiful Italian styling, timeless functionality, fuelefficiency and innovative technology—the same attributesthat made the original version an icon—the 2012 Fiat 500 isrelevant for an entirely new generation of drivers.

Hottest CarNamed the Hottest Car for the second consecutive year,

the Camaro remains one of the most accessorized vehicles onthe planet, and the list of available performance parts andaccessories grows daily as its popularity increases.

The SEMA Award program provides valuable guidance tothose looking for a top-quality vehicle that can be personal-ized.

Before purchasing your next vehicle, visit www.sema.orgto learn more about the program and see how you can cus-tomize your new ride.

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(NAPS)—New kinds of tires are putting farmers and driv-ers on the road to increased safety, better performance andopportunities for bigger markets as well.

The tires, which are made using some surprising ingredi-ents such as sunflower oil and sugar, can also mean goodnews for the environment.

For example, Michelin North America now uses sunfloweroil produced by American farmers to help make one of its lux-ury tires stop faster in wet weather and deliver safer handlingand great ride quality in all weather.

Tires and the Environment“One of Michelin’s core values is respect for the environ-

ment,” said Michael Vandel, marketing segment manager. Hebelieves that the environment is everything to farmers and totheir equipment supplier and that the choice of a tire canmake a difference to the environment as well as their bottomline.

Environmental considerations are particularly important inagriculture. Tire companies invest heavily in research toimprove fuel economy and traction and reduce soil com-paction, which combine to reduce soil erosion and runoff intowaterways.

Ag tires, for instance, are de signed to run at lower air pres-sures so they spread out to create a wider footprint. Thisspreads the weight of the tractor or combine, improving trac-tion and reducing compaction.

While the tires may look flat when properly inflated, thiscan actually help seeds take root. It can also help to preventerosion and runoff, while letting the tractor grip the ground,traveling more efficiently and getting better fuel economy,thereby cutting carbon emissions.

Said Vandel, “Little engineering details can make a big dif-ference in tire performance and in field and environmentalhealth.”

Sunflower Oil and SugarThe performance advantages the sunflower oil delivers to

the tire aside, it also provides North American sunflowerfarmers an additional market for their product, closing a circleof life that benefits both the environment and the farmers’ bot-tom lines by incorporating what they grow into what they useto harvest the crop.

And this is just the first of many technical advances theresearch-driven company is making. It is now including sugarin compounds for tires that could be on the road in three tofive years, according to Chemical & Engineering News.

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During warm weather, the inside of your car can reach120° in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in theshade. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heatby panting and through the pads of their paws. Pets who areleft in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion,heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die. Play it safe byleaving your pet cool and refreshed at home while you’re onthe road.

If you see a pet in a car alone during the hot summermonths (May through September), alert the management ofthe store where the car is parked. If the owner does notreturn promptly, call local animal control or the police depart-ment immediately.

Do not allow your dog to hang out the window of a movingcar. Objects, such as rocks or tree limbs, might hit your pet orhe/she might fall or jump out. Do not allow your animals toride in the back of a pick-up truck. They may be thrown out orthey may jump out.

Take your pets inside if there is a possibility of a thunder-storm. Loud thunder may frighten them or lightning couldstrike them.

Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your petingests them. Keep all poisonous garden chemicals out ofreach of your pet. Read instructions thoroughly and carefullybefore applying to your lawn or garden.

Many outdoor plants are poisonous to dogs and cats ifingested; keep your pets away from your garden and do notlet them eat any plants.

Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identifi-cation tag.

Some dogs do not like to swim. Do not force your dog intothe water if he/she is frightened. If your dog likes to swim, donot leave him/her unattended. Bathe your dog afterwards toremove all sand, mud and chlorine. Also, be sure all poolchemicals are stored safely out of reach. Make sure your dogcan easily exit from the pool when tired. Many above groundpools are easier to get into than out of.

Always make sure your pet has fresh, cool, clean wateravailable. Dogs, and even cats, drink more on hot days andwater warms up quickly. Also, provide plenty of shade for yourpets so they can stay cool.

Driving with your pet this summer


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1. Park in the ShadeToo obvious? Walk a few extra steps if you see a tree near-

by. Be aware, however, that trees mean birds, and you mayhave debris or bird droppings on your car when you return.

2. Window Tinting/SunshadesMitigate some of the effects of the sun by having your win-

dows tinted. If window tinting isn't in your budget right now,then you can eliminate some of the heat by purchasing awindshield sunshade that you place on the inside of yourwindshield when you leave your car. This prevents the sunfrom beating on your dashboard and steering wheel.

Dashboards don't like the sun or heat. If you don't coverthem, they will fade and crack. Steering wheels, of course, getextremely hot, cause burns to the touch, and result in unsafedriving when you can't really grip the wheel. There are alsoremovable side window screens, if you have passengers in therear who want a little relief from the sun on long road trips.

3. Service Your VehicleIn hot dry climates, cars need special care. Frequent oil

changes and belt checks are a must. Batteries die faster thaneveryone thinks they will. Make sure fluids are full.

4. Items You Should Have in Your CarCommon sense says that you should always have a spare

tire and a first aid kit. Here are some additional items that youmight not think of if you aren't used to the heat.

• Extra water, for drinking and/or for the car.• Steering wheel cover. A cloth cover (not leather) make

allow you to comfortably handle the steering wheel after thevehicle has been standing in the sun. You can also use a smalltowel or handkerchief. If you don't have a windshield sun-shade, place the small towel on a leather seat before you leavethe car so you can get in and sit down when you return. Ifyou've never had the experience of sitting on leather when

you're wearing shorts, and that car has been outside in 120degrees for a couple of hours....ouch!

• Snacks, such as granola bars or small bags of crackers.• Cooler or insulated shopping bag. If you are shopping

and you have a bit of time before you can get home, a coolerwith an ice pack or insulated shopping bag will keep thosefrozen items from melting, or that fresh fish safe, before youget there.

• Cell phone, so you can call if you get lost or get into trou-ble.

• First aid kit. Items you should consider include icepacks, ace bandages, wrist brace, sunscreen, tweezers, x-actoblade, batteries, and various meds like Benadryl or Motrin.

5. Items you Should Not Leave in Your CarThink about it--does it make sense to buy a milk chocolate

candy bar and leave it in your car in the heat? Believe me, nomatter how smart we all think we are, at one time or anotherwe've been dopey and left something we shouldn't have in thecar. Hopefully, there wasn't a large cleaning bill as a result.

• Milk and other dairy products.• Anything packaged under pressure, like hair spray or

soda pop.• Tapes, Records, CDs, or DVDs.• Sunscreen in a bottle. Buy little packets or towelettes.• Crayons, candy, gum, lipstick.• Credit cards with magnetic strips on plastic.• Cleaning solutions with alcohol or ammonia.• Anything that didn't have a decent smell before it

reached 115 isn't going to smell any better after it's been leftexposed in direct sunlight all day.

• Cellular telephones, iPods, digital cameras, etc.• Glues or adhesive tapes, lighter fluid or gasoline• Candles or delicate craft/hobby items.• After shopping, check your trunk carefully to make sure

nothing has fallen out of the grocery bags. You really don'twant to find those eggs or that salami a week later.

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The recent run-up in oil and gasoline prices may have runits course - for now.

Thanks to easing demand from a slowing global economyand increased production from Saudi Arabia, the oil market iscoming off a two-year cycle of tightening supply, according tothe International Energy Agency. That's helped snap a 13 per-cent surge in oil prices since the start of the year.

Much of that run-up was fueled by fears of a cutoff in sup-plies from Iran, which is the target of U.S. and European sanc-tions aimed at curbing its nuclear weapons program. Thosesanctions have been applied in stages since the start of theyear.

But traders may have overreacted to the potential impactof those sanctions, according to Julian Jessop, chief globaleconomist at Capital Economics.

"We expect any remaining Iran premium in prices to evap-orate soon," he said. "Even if sanctions continue to tightenthere is ample evidence that the countries most affected havealready been able to find alternative supplies, while Iran isactually having to cut prices in order to sell its oil elsewhere."

There is also a good chance Iran will make the concessionsneeded to end the standoff, said Jessop.

In the meantime, Saudi Arabian oil officials are striving tomake up any supply shortfall. On Friday, oil minister Ali al-Naimi said the kingdom is working with other OPEC mem-bers to boost output and keep prices from rising.

"We are seeing a prolonged period of high oil prices," Nai-mi said in a statement during a visit to Seoul. "We are not hap-py about it. (Saudi Arabia) is determined to see a lower priceand is working towards that goal."

American consumers aren't happy about the run-up in

gasoline prices either. Pump prices have shot up 70 cents agallon on average since bottoming in December. They hit $4 agallon this month. A 1.7 percent increase in March alone wasthe biggest driver of a 2.7 percent bump in the consumerprice index, compared to last March.

But those higher gasoline prices have been offset bywarmer-than-normal weather, which has helped householdsave on the heating bills. Falling natural gas prices have alsohelped cut the price of electricity, further easing the strain onhousehold budgets.

Pump prices also look like they've peaked for the season,much as they did last May before falling through the summermonths. In its latest forecast, issued this week, the EnergyInformation Administration said it expects the retail prices of agallon of regular gasoline to peak in May at $4.01 and thenease to an average of $3.95 a gallon through the summer.

Gasoline prices could fall even further if crude prices con-tinue to ease. Analysts say the outlook for crude pricesdepends heavily on how much further the global economyslows this year.

The IEA is predicting global oil demand will reach nearly90 million barrels per day this year, just 800,000 barrels perday more than 2011, based on its prediction that global grossdomestic product will rise by 3.3. percent this year.

Some private economist think that growth forecast may betoo optimistic, given the ongoing economic slowdown inEurope and recent signs that China's rapid growth continuesto slow.

U.S. gasoline demand is also easing as the domestic autoindustry enjoys a rebound driven by brisk sales of new mod-els offering higher fuel efficiency.

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1. Kick the tires. And then get out the tire-pressure gaugeand check that your tires are inflated to the level recommend-ed in your owner's manual. Summer heat increases the pres-sure in tires, so test the pressurebefore driving far. Don't forget tocheck your spare as well.

Underinflated tires run the risk ofa blowout, and overinflated onesmake hydroplaning more likely inrainy weather. There's a financialpayoff, too: Properly inflated tiresincrease your vehicle's fuel efficien-cy by up to 3%.

Check the tread while you'redown there. Stick a penny in thetread gaps with Lincoln's head facingdown -- if the head is fully visible, youneed new tires.

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These tires are made of a new polymer that maximizeshandling and durability, while providing 27% less rolling resist-ance to improve efficiency. Prices range from $73 to $122 pertire.

2. Check the essentials. Check the oil after running the carfor a few minutes. It should be at a sufficient level and appearclean on the stick. Though many technicians recommend anoil change every 3,000 miles, some manuals recommend7,500 miles-check your owner's manual for guidance.

New windshield-wiper blades might be a good investmentfor summer driving. Thunderstorms often crop up without

warning, and the previous winter's weather may have taken atoll on the blades' performance. Prices are typically $5 to $25.

3. Make a service stop. We'll leaveit to your mechanic to tell you whatneeds to be done, but a quick tuneupbefore a long trip is a good idea --especially because it could improveyour fuel economy by 4% to 12%.Prices for a basic tuneup start ataround $70 at Meineke and Midas,and both have coupons available ontheir Web sites.

4. Ditch the junk in your trunk.No hip-hop reference here -- justclean out your car. The more youhaul, the more fuel you burn. Anextra 100 pounds in your vehiclecould reduce your mpg by up to 2%.

5. Prepare for the worst. You should keep an emergencykit with some necessities in your car in case you get stuck.The AAA 73 Piece Adventurer Road Assistance Kit($55,www.amazon.com) includes jumper cables, an air com-pressor, tools and a first-aid kit.

Black & Decker's Star t It Jump-Star ter ($50,www.bdonlinestore.com) can help you get back on the roadwithout jumper cables.

We don't want to be a drag, but keep in mind that drivingfaster than 60 miles per hour decreases your fuel efficiency --each 5 mph over 60 is like paying an extra 24 cents per gallonfor gas. That money is better spent on a snack at the next reststop.

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Unlike gasoline and oil, there aren’t any gauges that moni-tor your antifreeze level. So you must periodically checkantifreeze to ensure the level is sufficient, even if there are noleaks or drips. Here are other tips to follow to prevent – anddeal with – engine overheating:

• Do not regularly use pure water as coolant. Althoughyou will see water used in the radiators of some race cars,coolant has additives that prevent rust and corrosion. If youbreak down in a rural area and need coolant, though, pure

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• Do go to a repair facility tohave your coolant checked. A goodrule of thumb is to have it checkedat the time of an oil change. Atrained mechanic will check thecoolant for quantity and condition.Most states also have rigid dispos-al laws for coolant that the mechan-ic will follow.

•Do tighten the radiator cap ifyou check your own coolant. Itneeds to be kept tight to allow thecoolant to expand and contract.

• Do pull over to the side of theroad immediately if the car runshot or makes a gurgling or bub-bling sound. Driving one extramile with a faulty coolant systemcan destroy a car’s engine.

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While the idea of driving hours with a car full of childrenmay send shivers down the spine of even the most patient ofparents, a family road trip doesn’t have to be a stressfulendeavor. There are tons of games you can play with yourchildren that will keep the "are we there yets" at bay. Best ofall, they won’t cost you a thing. Here is a list of some road tripgames and activities you can play with your children.

The Grocery Game: Whether you want to challenge yourmemory or just whet your appetite for lunch, the grocerygame is a great way to pass the time on your drive. One per-son starts with naming something that can be bought at thegrocery store that starts with the letter ‘A’, such as "apples".The next player would have to repeat the first person’s answeras well as add on a food that begins with the letter ‘B’. If youmess up, you’re out, and the game continues until only onememory-gifted player remains. If you get bored with gro-ceries, try using another topic.

The Geography Game: Help your kids refresh their geog-raphy lessons while on the road with the geography game.The game begins with a person naming any place in theworld, London for example. The next person then has tocome up with a place name that begins with the last letter ofthe first location. So in this case, the next place would have tostart with an ‘N’, like Nepal for instance. The game continueson until someone gets stumped, and no place can be usedmore than once. The game can be played with any topic, sogive celebrity names, movies, animals or anything else youcan think of a try.

License Plate Bingo: To play this game you’ll need to bringalong a few writing utensils and have paper to use for gamecards. If you’d like, you can print out game cards ahead oftime here. There are a few variations of this game, so you caneither write down the names of states as your bingo squares

or random letters and num-bers. As players see the states

or letters and numbers on passing license plates they crossthem off. First player to get 5 in a row wins, and it might be agood idea to keep a few prizes on hand for the lucky winner.

Card Games: Never underestimate the power of cardgames to keep your kids entertained. Bring along a set ofcards from home and challenge kids to play their old favoriteslike old maid, go fish, and rummy. If you want to find newgames, check out a book on card games at your local libraryor print out instructions for kids games here.

Family Spelling Bee: See who is the best speller in the fam-ily by having an in-car spelling bee. Make sure words areappropriate for the age level of the kids in your car so no onegets discouraged. If spelling isn’t your thing, there are a num-ber of other contests you can have as well. Try challengingyour family to trivia or singing competitions as well.

20 Questions: An old favorite, 20 questions is a great gamefor inquisitive little ones. The game begins with one personchoosing pretty much anything they can think of. The firstquestion for the guessers is usually "animal, vegetable, ormineral?" though it doesn’t have to be. Players then gothrough a litany of questions trying to determine the nature ofthe mystery object and answers must be yes or no. The win-ner is whomever guesses the object first or can stump the oth-er players with their object.

I Spy: Similar to 20 Questions, I Spy is another classic trav-el game. One person in the car looks around and chooses anobject. The guessers are given one clue: "I spy with my littleeye something that is (insert first letter of objects name,objects color, or other clue of your choice)". Players can’tchoose something that is whizzing by too fast; objects must bewithin the car or far enough in the distance to be within sightfor a few minutes. Guessers attempt to figure out the nature ofthe object and the winner gets to create their own mysteryobject.

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Team Storytelling: Inspire your family’s creative side bycreating a group story. Someone begins by creating one lineto a story (for example, "There once was a prince under acurse…") and each person must add one line to the story asyou go. If simple storytelling is too dull for you, spice it up bymaking the lines have to rhyme, or by pointing at players outof order to come up with a line on the spot. You can extendthe game by writing down the story and having your childrencreate illustrations for it.

Word Play: Have your kids write down words they see asthey’re traveling from billboards, bumper stickers, restau-rants, etc. Once they get a certain amount, have them write astory, poem or song that includes all of the words they havefound. When they’re done, have them read or sing their cre-ation out loud for the rest of the family.

Counting Cows: Rural countrysides can make for prettydull window viewing, so make it more interesting by turning itinto a game. Create a set distance within which players haveto find as many cows on their side of the road as possible. Ifyou have the misfortune of passing a cemetery on your sideof the road, then you have to start over. If you’re not in cowcountry, try counting something else, like phone booths, mail-boxes, or houses of a certain color.

Rock, Paper, Scissors: This classic game makes it easy tokeep kids occupied. Players put their hands behind theirbacks and pull one out to reveal either rock (closed fist),paper (flat hand) or scissors (first and middle fingers in a "v").Scissors beats paper, paper beats rock and rock beats scis-sors. Kids can get creative and think up three other compet-ing things (cowboy, ninja, and bear for instance).

License Plate Lingo: You can use the license plates of thecars around you to provide entertainment for your kids. Thegoal of this game is to come up with a phrase using the letterson passing license plates. For example, if you see a plate withthe letters "EIC," your phrase could be "eat ice cream.". Youcan make this game as silly or as serious as you’d like.

Travel Scavenger Hunt: Keep children occupied with a

travel scavenger hunt. Compile a list of objects for each childto find along the road. For example, you could have thingslike "brown cow" or "water tower". Anything that comes tomind that you might be passing will work, or you can use pre-pared lists like this. You can also turn this game into a form ofbingo with a game card like this. The winner is the first one tofind everything on his or her list.

The Banana Game: Single out yellow vehicles with thebanana game. Players get points for each yellow car they pointout passing. Double points are awarded for buses and largeryellow vehicles. Be prepared, this could get competitive!

String Figures: You wouldn’t think a simple piece of stringcould keep a kid entertained for hours, but in some cases itcan. Pack a piece of string or yarn tied into a circle for yourchild and challenge them to learn to make string shapes likeJacob’s Ladder, Kitty Whiskers or to play Cat’s Cradle.

Find the Vehicle: Challenge your kids to find a list of differ-ent types and models of cars. Children interested in cars willfind this game particularly enjoyable. You can make it morechallenging by specifying a color for more common models ofcars or types of cargo for semis.

Slug Bug: While the name implies a certain amount of vio-lence, it can also be played much more peacefully. Have yourkids count on their fingers or gently tap their seatmate everytime they spot a Volkswagen Bug. The specifics of the rulesare up to you, but you can make old bugs worth more thannew, or certain colors worth more than others.

Map Monitors: One easy way to keep children entertainedon the road is to engage them in the process of travel. Giveeach child a map of your trip and allow them to keep track ofyour progress using stickers, coloring or something else yourchild enjoys.

Mad Libs: Mad Libs are a fun and silly way to keep yourreading-age kids entertained on a long trip. You can make upyour own or use free versions from the Web. Give your kidsthe worksheets, have them come up with nouns, verbs and


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Road Trip Math: Have a budding math lover in your car?Entertain them by having them figure out math problemsbased on your travel. For instance if you pass a sign tellingyou the next rest stop is 20 miles away, have your child figureout how long it will take you to get there based on your cur-rent speed. It might not sound like the most fun, but it willkeep your child engaged and learning. Rewards for work welldone won’t hurt either.

Fortunately-Unfortunately: Help your children learn tothink positively with the game Fortunately-Unfortunately. Oneplayer begins with an unfortunate statement like, "Unfortu-nately, there is a bat in the car." The next player has to counterwith something more fortunate like, "Fortunately, I broughtalong bat repellant." Players continue to alternate betweenunfortunate and fortunate things until you’ve exhausted a par-ticular topic.

Treasure Bottle: You’ll need a little preparation ahead oftime, but a treasure bottle can be a great way to keep youngerchildren entertained and engaged. Use a 2 liter bottle or largeplastic container with a lid. Fill it 2/3s full with rice or bird-seed, then add small "treasures" from around your house likepaper clips, bolts, pennies, Legos and any other small thingsyou might have lying around in your junk drawer. Keep count

of how many items you put in and write the number on theoutside of the bottle.

Have kids roll around the bottle until they find everythinghidden inside. Just make sure the lid is extra secure so therearen’t any mid-trip messes to clean up.

Who Am I?: Keep your kids guessing with this easy andfun game. Think of someone you and your children know: afamily member, neighbor, or friend, and give clues to the per-son’s identity like their hair color, sex, or whether or not theywear glasses.

Let each person guess and if no one gets it, continue givingclues until your kids figure it out.

Find 100: Occupy your kids with counting using Find 100.Choose a color or object and keep counting until you reach100. Try counting flags, statues, churches, red cars or any-thing else you can think of. Mix it up by giving each player adifferent object to find 100 of and race to see who can finishfirst.

That’s My Car!: Compete with your fellow passengers tosee who can get the sweetest ride. Have each kid choose a carfrom the next 5 that you pass or that pass by you to be his orher "own" car. All players mutually decide who has the bestcar of those that are "owned" and that person is the winner.


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