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What do I do to get my car ready for a road trip?
I'm taking a 1,000-mile road trip, but I'm not certain that my car is in tip-top shape. What should I do to get my car ready for a road trip?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“To get your car ready for a road trip, you have to consider cleanliness and maintenance.
Cleanliness makes the road trip more bearable, so you should certainly give your car a vacuuming, clean the exterior, clean the windows, and so on.
From a maintenance stand point, do the following:
- Check the air in the tires.
- Make sure no dashboard lights are on, and if they are, take your car in for a quick inspection.
- You may want to take the car to a mechanic anyway, just so there are no surprises.
- Top off all your fluid levels.
- Check the battery and brakes.
- Make sure the air conditioner and heater work.
By doing all of these, you can ensure that you have a great road trip.”
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- Gregory R.
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