Summer Road Trip Tips NY
Summer Road Trip Tips NY
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Summer is the perfect time to load up your car and hit the open road! No matter your destination, whether it be to a campsite, a cottage on a lake, or a big city, summer is the time to take that adventure. To enjoy your summer road trip, we here at Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram would like to offer you a few tips to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. Continue reading below to learn more!
Get Your Car Inspected and Serviced
The first and most important thing to remember before setting off on your road trip is to ensure that your vehicle is in good working order to handle the journey. Bringing your vehicle to a reputable service center like the one here at Bedford CDJR for an inspection can save you from any unexpected delays due to car troubles. During this inspection, the technician will take a look at the components of the vehicle's most critical systems, such as steering, suspension, tires, and braking, to ensure your safety on the road. Then they’ll take a close look under the hood at all the mechanical components such as the engine air filter, coolant, hoses, lines, and engine oil. Oil changes are crucial no matter the season, but especially in the summer months, as hot weather causes the oil to break down quicker. Therefore, an oil change will likely be recommended before your road trip. With every oil change should be a tire rotation. Rotating your tires helps them wear more evenly. Additionally, the tire pressure should be checked and corrected if necessary. To ensure your car is ready to take on a summer road trip, bring it to the service experts here at the Bedford CDJR service center!
Plan and Prepare for Your Adventure
Before setting out on your adventure, it’s important to plan your route and prepare yourself. Planning your route is as simple as using the GPS on your smartphone. This way, if you want to add stops along the way, you can factor them into the route to your destination. This will also allow you to keep an eye out for any road closures, detours, or construction delays. After planning your route, let a family member or friend know where you’re going, your route, and what time you plan on arriving. This will ensure that in case of an emergency, someone knows where to direct help. Additionally, be sure to keep an eye on the weather as inclement weather can cause interruptions to travel plans. You should also prepare for your trip by stocking up on snacks and water and also packing extra layers of clothing, including rain jackets.
Create an Emergency Kit
Being prepared for the unexpected is an essential part of keeping your road trip going smoothly. Before venturing out, you should put together an emergency kit. This should include car-maintenance items such as a tire pressure gauge, a can of compressed air, a properly inflated spare tire, a jack, a lug wrench, jumper cables, and a tool kit. Other things to remember are a flashlight, extra batteries, a first aid kit, blankets, rope, a plastic tarp, and duct tape. The emergency kit should also include any other items you may need along the way. A good rule of thumb is it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!
Maintain your Car at Bedford CDJR!
The number one rule of a summertime road trip is to have fun! In order to do that, make sure your vehicle is ready for the road trip before you head out to avoid any interruptive car troubles by bringing it to Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! Here, an expert mechanic will look it over to ensure its safety and recommend any services to ensure it runs smoothly for your entire trip. Schedule your next service appointment with us right here on our website, or call our service center directly. We look forward to serving you!
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