Are you planning a road trip for
the summer? Don’t you wish you could just hop in the car and go without a plan?
Unfortunately that might not be the best idea if you want to make the most out
of your trip. Tom and Ray Maliozzi from Cars.com have come up with a list of
top 10 tips for road trips (http://bit.ly/Ka9Iqi).
These are some of our favorites:
·
Get Your
Car Checked Out – You don’t want to risk your car not working in unfamiliar
territory because of something that could have been prevented. Plan to have
your vehicle thoroughly serviced before your road trip.
·
Build in
Rest Days – You’re going on a road trip to have fun, not wear yourself out!
When planning your itinerary add a few extra rest days in between driving. That also means you’ll be easier on your car,
which makes it less likely to break down.
·
Bring a
Basic Repair Kit – Have a repair kit ready for little things you can fix
yourself. This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, a few different sizes of regular
and Phillips-head screwdrivers, vice grips, etc.
·
Join a
travel club – Joining a travel club like AAA will save you a lot of hassle
if you do break down or blow a tire. Also check with Better World Club or an
auto club offered by your car’s manufacturer.
·
Check the
Air Pressure, Including the Spare – A car has 5 tires, not 4! Before you
leave for your trip, check the pressure on your 4 main tires, but on your spare
tire as well
·
Don’t
forget to have fun! – No matter how much you prepare, unexpected things can
still happen. Don’t sweat it too much though. Remember, you’re on vacation!
Read all 10 road trip tips here: http://bit.ly/Ka9Iqi
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