Road trips are cherished and memorable family moments of joy that should not be affected by any kind of misfortunes or accidents. To ensure that Road trips are only full of fun,thorough preparation must be done days or even months before to cater for any kind of emergencies. One of the most essential thing on the road trip is the vehicle to be used. To make certain that the car is in good condition for the road trip, a car evaluation must be made on the following, do not forget to check these items before you hit the road for your long and even short journeys:
- Check that the tires are inflated properly, checking that the tread wear indicators are clear and showing in between treads.
- As a safety precaution, check that car brakes work properly and there is no noise heard while braking. For used cars, extra attention should be put and if possible replacing the brakes.
- Check your fluids such as the coolant, transmission, and windshield fluid among other. Make sure oil as the main lubricant is changed every 3000 miles. This ensures a better functionality and reliability of the engine increasing the car valuation in terms of performance.
- Make sure your headlights, taillights, turn signals and brake lights are working properly. It’s advised to take your car to the mechanic to carry out this check.
- Replace your wipers when need arises and may also apply a water repellent treatment to the windshield, which makes visibility better.
- It’s recommended to keep a flashlight, jumper cables and your owner’s manual in your car in addition to a first aid kit for health emergencies.
- Road assistance can be a wise idea in situations when a jump start is needed or changing car tyres.
- Finally, clean your car to ensure that no dirt, dust or garbage are in the interior of the vehicle.
