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Side of the Road Fix-its

Check out these repairs that can be made on the side of the road. All it takes is a little forethought and a good emergency kit and you'll avoid being stranded and paying those exorbitant towing charges.
Emergency Roadside Hose Repair
If you're stuck on the side of the road, you'll do anything to get things moving again. If your car has overheated due to a blown radiator hose, there's a good chance you can do a roadside repair using things you may already have in the car or can purchase just about anywhere.
Fix Yer Flat Fast
We've all seen it on the shelf, that yellow can claiming it can save you in your moment of flat-tire distress. But will it really work? And how much of a pain in the neck is it to use?
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