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The non-profit Car Care Council suggests the following tips for drivers planning a road trip with the family pet so that all passengers can remain comfortable in the close quarters of a vehicle interior.

“Before you and your pet hit the road, make sure your vehicle is both pet ready and road ready,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Take steps to keep your pet safe and conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection, so you can have an enjoyable, low-stress trip with your pet in tow.”

According to the Humane Society, keep your pets in the backseat. The safest way for a dog to travel in the car is in a crate that has been anchored to the vehicle using a seatbelt or other secure means. Cats should remain in carriers. Never transport a pet in the back of an open pickup truck and make plenty of rest stop breaks.

(WASHINGTON, July 6, 2015) Motorists paid the lowest price at the pump for Independence Day travel since 2010, saving 90 cents per gallon compared to the 2014 holiday. Today’s national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.77 per gallon, down fractions of a penny versus one week ago. The national average price remained relatively steady over the past 30 days, despite regional fluctuations in price due to refinery issues, and today’s average represents an increase of one cent per gallon versus one month ago. Pump prices remain considerably discounted year-over-year, with drivers saving 89 cents per gallon compared to this same date last year.


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Bumper to Bumper Radio Network Shops want to make this Summer easy on you and your vehicle as well as helping out our community with a donation of Love back to Phoenix Children’s Hospital!

 

Listen to Matt and Dave Talk About the Summer of Love for Phoenix Children's Hospital

Every time you stop by a local Bumper to Bumper Radio Approved Shop for repair or service work this Summer, (July - September 7th, Labor Day), we will ask for a $1 donation which we will match when you are in for service or a repair!

Help us share the love for our kids and their families as we share the love to you and your car to help you get through another Arizona summer!

Hours spent in a hot, stifling vehicle can spoil a weekend getaway or vacation. Conducting a periodic under-hood inspection may help you spot air conditioning problems before they spoil your trip.

Here’s what to look for: Note: Always be extremely careful any time you’re under the hood while the engine is running. Stay away from all rotating components with your hands, clothing, and hair, and always wear eye protection around a running engine.

CARSON, Calif., June 24,2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month marked 'National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization' and, even though seatbelt use has been on the rise, concerns remain about lack of use, especially among younger drivers at night. To help get the word out, the experts at AutoMD.com are offering insight into the anatomy of seatbelts, how they work and why they're so effective.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), the seatbelt and latch save around 13,000 lives in the United States each year(1) – with thousands more saved had victims buckled up.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper helps a listener who is having an intermittent electrical issue with her vehicle.