Make a Checklist

Taking a trip? At least one week before traveling have a checklist ready for your vehicle:
1. Check the oil change sticker and see if one is due. If the mileage will be reached during travel, go ahead and have it changed at a reliable garage.
2. Let the auto technician or service writer know that you will be traveling. Ask them to inspect the vehicle for any impending problems that may arise while traveling and to check all fluids.
3. Before traveling, drive around in the vehicle without the radio on. Are there any unusual noises? Note them. Unusual noises are a sign that something is wrong.
4. Press the washer button. Are there streaks? Thoroughly clean the wiper blades. Test again. If they are still streaking, they may need to be replaced.
5. Are the tires properly inflated and treads intact? DON’T FORGET TO INSPECT THE SPARE TIRE!!!
6. If anything about the vehicle is questionable or definitely needs repaired, have it done locally before traveling. It is worse to break down out of town and have a vehicle repaired in a garage that could be unreliable and dishonest.
Some items that should always be kept in your vehicle:
1. Flashlight
2. Tire pressure gauge
3. Reflectors
4. Blanket
5. Many people keep a handy tool that will cut seat belts and break glass. Make sure that this is kept where the driver and passenger can get to it.
6. Spare Tire
7. Jack

Once the vehicle and all the components are in tip top shape, please remember to DRIVE CAREFULLY and have a wonderful holiday!!!