So, you’ve decided to make the best of the situation: “Yes, kids, this is what it was like when I was a child and most cars didn’t have air conditioning.” Then again, maybe you’re trying to think of a game to play with your offspring while you wait for a tow truck to arrive while smoke pours out of your hood. Another scenario has the entire family loaded into the car, along with luggage and other necessaries for your vacation. Everyone is excited to hit the highway and you’re singing like Clark Griswold. Then, you turn the key and the car won’t start. “OK, everybody out.” With that, they all go inside and watch television while you fiddle under the hood hoping there is a simple explanation. This is no time for your otherwise reliable car to not start – not on the day you want to start a vacation. All of these scenarios, and more, can largely be avoided with a little maintenance and a pre-trip inspection. You wouldn’t lie in the sun without your sunblock and you don’t want to hit the h...