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May 2018

8 MAY 2018 By Michelle Donati-Grayman Picture hopping into your car for a road trip. Your family is buckled in, bags are packed, snacks are stocked and the GPS is set for your destination. But as you start your journey, you are slowed down by car trouble. Although you might be bummed out, you’re also not alone. Last summer, AAA rescued more than 171,000 Arizonans on the roadside. This summer, the auto club anticipates that it will assist more than 175,000 Arizona drivers due to a host of problems that could have been avoided through proper car maintenance. Before embarking on your next road trip, especially if you drive a car ten years or older, put the odds back in your favor by making a good B-E-T by checking your vehicle’s Battery, Engine and Tires: • Battery-related issues range from dim headlights and interior lights to a faulty starter or alternator. A battery on the brink of dying rarely warns a driver before it fails, but a simple battery test will. Don’t forget to ask for a check of your starter and alternator as these parts can leave you stranded as well. • Engine failures are most prominent in vehicles aged ten years or older. Much like a battery, components of the engine cooling system may fail without warning. If you find fluids such as coolant pooling beneath your vehicle when it’s parked, it may be a sign of serious issues. • Tire-related issues can be minimized by checking all four tires for tread depth and tire pressure and making sure your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. If your tire blows out while driving, do not slam on the brakes. That could cause a skid, and your car already will slow down on its own. Ease over to the right side of the road and gently apply your brakes when the car is almost stopped. When these three systems are in working order, AAA data shows the likelihood of a serious breakdown is greatly reduced. No matter the age of your vehicle, a professional inspection can help reduce the chance of a serious breakdown. Drivers may skip taking their car in for an inspection, hoping to avoid an expensive repair bill. But when you factor in the cost of an interrupted trip, having a vehicle inspected and proactively repaired will cost much less in the long run. — AAA offers a wide variety of services, including a wide network of approved auto repair facilities. Learn more at AAA.com/AutoRepair. Making a good B-E-T Mark A. Wyse, M.D. Kate Montgomery, FNP Allan Goldman, D.O. David Francyk, D.O. T.E. McCauley, M.D. Tyler Southwell, M.D. Joanne Stark Esthetician Alisha Archibeck, D.O. Jennifer Francyk, PA-C Victoria Rhodes, PA-C Dermatology Charles Levison, M.D. Because caring for your health has always been our passion, we’ve made the following services conveniently available in our office. • Excellent care for all ages • Same day appointments • On-site clinical laboratory and X-rays • Dermatology services • Botox and Jan Marini skin care now available • Acne treatments, facials, peels and dermal blading MON–WED 7AM–7PM THURS–FRI 7AM–5PM SAT 7AM–NOON EXPERT DOCTORS AND PRACTITIONERS. CONVENIENT SERVICES. EXTENDED HOURS. 4350 E. Camelback Rd., Ste F100, Phoenix, AZ 85018 • 602.955.8700 • FPSAZ.com C E L E B R AT I N G 49 YEARS of family care Catherine O’Neill, MSN, FNP Where every day is NOW OPEN IN