Going On A Road Trip But Worried About Your Car? What To Do

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If you are looking to go on a long distance trip in the summer but you worry about the reliability of your vehicle, then there are some things you want to consider doing before you take off. You want to do more than just get your vehicle a tune-up, since you will be putting more strain on your vehicle that it may have ever experienced before. Talk with the auto repair shop about the following things before you take off on your trip.

Oil Change and Fluid Fill-Up

You have to make sure that you have clean oil before you take off on the trip, and that the fluids are all full. If you don't have enough coolant the air conditioner won't work properly, and all of the fluids can easily be checked during an oil change. Topping the fluids off eliminates room for condensation or humidity to dilute the fluids, to help keep the fluids high quality. The auto repair professionals will be able to tell if there is a leak in any of the fluid containers.

New Tires

The amount of tread that is on the tires and the quality of the tires can affect the quality of your ride, and can lead to problems with your vehicle. If you have poor tires you can't stop as accurately as you want to, and you could slide out while trying to accelerate. You could also alter the alignment of the vehicle when driving on bad tires. Make sure you have good tires before taking on the open road.

Brake Check

You don't want to end up losing a pad, or needing your pads replaced when you are out on the road and taking a long vacation. Make sure that all of the brake pads are in good condition, and that there aren't any problems with the rotors or the braking system.

Your brakes are important for your safety, and having to spend a few days of your vacation waiting to have a vehicle repaired isn't fun. Talk with the experts at the auto repair shop and let them know that you are planning on driving a lot of miles, so you can use the high quality oil, and so they can prepare your vehicle for the journey ahead. You don't want any unexpected repair bills while you are on the trip, and you don't want to be stranded on the side of the road. 


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