In light of everything that is going on in the world currently and all of the precautionary measures being taken a road trip may not be in the immediate future, but it is always better to look ahead and summer is just around the corner. Maybe it’s just me, but I never take into account car maintenance prep before a trip with all the other components that go into planning a trip. Today Peter Minkoff is sharing a fantastic guest post on how to prep your car for a road trip.
No matter where you live and how old you are – going on a spring road trip is one of the best experiences in the world! This is an amazing opportunity for you to unwind and recuperate after a long and hard winter. It’s also a great way to reconnect with your friends and family and get a chance to hang out with them more than usual. Finally, going on a spring road trip will help you learn more about the destination you’re going to and understand why taking some time off might have been just the thing you needed. But, if you want to get ready for a spring road trip, you’ll have to invest some time, patience and energy first, especially when it comes to preparing your car for this adventure. If that’s something you’re thinking about doing as well, here are a few tips that might help you get ready quickly and efficiently.
Make a checklist
Making sure your car is actually going to get you to from your home to your destination and back should be the first thing on your mind. This could take a while, and forgetting a thing or two is easier than you think. That’s why you might want to make a checklist and try to stick to it as much as you can. Write everything down and go through your list one step at a time, as that’s the only way to make sure you do everything that needs to be done.
Another way to do that is by talking to your mechanic. These are the people who know everything there is to know about cars, and they’ll surely tell you what you need to do. This is particularly important if you’re going away from home and to a place where your mechanic can’t reach you. That’s why talking to them and letting them check your car before hitting the road is such a great idea.
Check your engine
The engine is probably the most important part of your vehicle, and making sure it’s in perfect condition is something you definitely need to do before going to a spring road trip. It doesn’t’ really matter where you’re going and how far you’ll be driving – doing this will ensure your car is actually ready for a road trip and minimize your chances to experience an engine problem in the middle of nowhere.
Checking the engine on your own isn’t as hard as most people think, so if you’re trying to save some money and time, do this yourself. Try to be as precise, meticulous, and thorough as you can, because even the tiniest problem could end up ruining your road trip. Of course, going to a mechanic is always a better option, no matter how much experience you think you have. Having your engine checked by a professional is safer than doing that on your own.
Check your tires
This is another vital part of your car, and if your tyres are in the right shape, the chances are you’re not going to enjoy your spring road trip as much as you thought you would. This is the reason why checking your tyres before you leave your home is a must – or you could simply replace them and be absolutely sure everything is going to be all right.
Finding the right tyres takes a while, but if you know the size of your tyre – how wide it is, as well as the size of your profile and rim – you’ll be able to do that quite easily. Be sure to check out those versatile 4wd tyres that are great for different terrains and weather conditions, which is why they might suit you – whichever destination you pick for your spring road trip. In the end, check your tyre pressure and keep doing that on the road as well, whenever your tyre-pressure warning light comes on.
Check the lights
If you’re going to a distant location, you’ll probably be driving during the night, and that’s why having reliable lights you can count on is crucial. These things will save your life and help you get from point A to point B without any problems, and that’s something you can’t put a price on. Once again, doing this on your own is quite all right, but going to a mechanic is even better.
If you decide to check your lights by yourself, ask a friend or a member of your family to help you. They could check your brake lights and make sure they’re working, as well as your parking lights. At the same time, you can check your headlights and alight them, and see if any of these need to be replaced.
If you notice something’s wrong, react before you hit the road – this is much easier than looking for a mechanic in an area you’re not familiar with and ruining your road trip because of this.
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