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Important checks to do before heading on your road trip

by Sergio Miller
Picture: Pexels

The time has come where families from all over the country are now packing their bags to venture onto some of their long-planned road trips.

For many families, this is seen as the perfect way to escape the tiredness of a years’ worth of hard work and reward themselves with peace and tranquility. While most of your holiday plans may be up running, you must put in place the necessary safety measures to ensure that you arrive safely at your destination.

Going on a road trip means that you spend several hours driving on our roads, while the experience itself is amazing since you get to explore interesting towns and meet people from all walks of life, it is vitally important that you ensure that your vehicle is in tip top shape to ensure you and your family are not left stranded.

The reputable company, Cartrack believes that pre and post trip inspections are necessary for the following reasons…

“These inspections are important for safety, as they help identify potential technical problems that may lead to accidents. They ensure you do not get in trouble with the law and can help save money by detecting minor issues early before they become serious and costly to repair.”

Additionally, there are a variety of components that needs to be inspected before a lengthy journey.

According to automotive company SupaQuick, these are somethings things worth double checking.

  • Lights
  • Wiper blades
  • Horn
  • Tyres
  • Fluid (brake fluid, engine oil, engine coolant as well as windshield fluid).
  • Battery
  • Brakes

Also see: Explore the benefits of hybrid cars | Bona Magazine

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