It’s the end of summer, and nothing can stop that last final trip except for car troubles. So keep your family trip on track with a Pre-Trip inspection from Clark’s Car Care in Naperville IL. Whether you are driving across the country or just two cities over, keeping up with your car is still essential before each trip.
Tires
How does the tire tread look? When was the last time your tires were rotated? Last time they were balanced? Are there signs of uneven wear on the tread? Keeping up with your tires is essential to your vacation since no one wants to change a flat while on vacation. Get your tires inspected before your trip by Clark’s Car Care’s tire experts.
Brakes
You should have your brakes inspected to determine how much life is left in your brake pads and how effective they are at stoping your car. You’ll also want to know if it’s time to service your brake fluid. The system gets dirty over time, and sometimes when you are low on brake fluid, the pedal will seem spongey, which means that the system needs to be flushed and filled with fresh fluid, or you could have a leak that absolutely needs to be fixed before you go anywhere.
Oil Change
Motor oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, and it is always important to get it changed once every few months or right before a big trip. The last thing you want is to be hundreds of miles from home and have your engine seize up on you. So get an oil change from Clark’s Car Care before your trip so you can have fun and relax worry-free.
Miscellaneous Items
Get your wipers inspected, make sure your AC is working correctly, check your steering and suspension, and maybe even pick up some air fresheners for the trip. That last one is optional, but the others are just as important to get inspected before a family trip.
Getting these items taken care of is part of any car’s preventative maintenance. However, when it comes to family trips, they become more urgent to get taken care of. Good maintenance on your car will always save you the hassle of dealing with a major repair while trying to relax on vacation. So visit Clarks Car Care today to prepare for that final summer trip before it’s back to school!