El Paso, Texas (NAPSA) - Before your next road trip, make sure your vehicle's really ready to roll. "Make a checklist of the essentials," says Peter MacGillivray, vice president of events and communication for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, an automotive trade organization.

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Before buying a used car, make sure any unpaid liens have been resolved. One way to help protect yourself from problems such as this is to get a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Visit www.carfax.com to get a Carfax Report and learn more.

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While there may be benefits to using fuel that contains ethanol, there are also some challenges. That's why some experts recommend adding a fuel stabilizer or fuel additive like Fuel Med RX or Engine Med RX. For additional information, go to www.yamalube.com.