As the calendar moves closer to Christmas, it also nears one of the busiest traveling weekends of the year. Millions of motorists will take to the road to visit their families, and as is the case with any influx of travelers, industry experts anticipate a heightened need for roadside assistance and other maintenance-related issues. You may want to take your car to New Jersey State Auto Auction to ensure it's in its best condition so you're not among the stranded drivers this holiday season.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that about 83.6 million people will drive to their holiday destinations this year. The organization predicts that around 880,000 of them will need some sort of help. The services can range from replacing batteries to changing tires and experts say such mishaps can easily be avoided.

"Whether you are planning local day trips or long distance year-end holiday travel, having your vehicle properly maintained and prepared for the rigors of holiday driving will help ensure it gets you to your destination safely and without incident," said Marshall L. Doney, the vice president of AAA Automotive.

Many of the problems that AAA is expecting to encounter can be prevented. For instance, the organization is set to deal with 104,000 cases of keys locked inside the vehicle as well as more than 95,000 changed tires. At the lower end, AAA anticipate providing gas to 11,000 people.

Although sometimes car troubles are unavoidable, you should not take the chance of suffering a preventable setback such as a dead battery or any other maintenance-related issue. New Jersey State Auto Auction's Total Car Care Center is the perfect place for drivers to go to be sure their car is running smoothly before a big road trip.