By
Dave Trux
Nothing
can ruin a summer vacation faster than being on the road and having
your vacation cut short or interrupted because of a car repair. This
is where preventative maintenance can make the difference between
having a dream vacation or a nightmare.
Be
sure that your car is ready for an extended road trip by having it
thoroughly checked over before you take off. Are all your fluids in
good condition or do they need to be flushed or replaced? Are your
belts and hoses up to snuff? Do your tires have enough tread left to
get back home safely? Are they inflated properly and do they have
even wear? These are some of the most basics things to be aware of.
You
will want to be proactive as you prepare and look forward to that
summer adventure. Again, you don’t want to ruin it with unexpected
surprises. Be sure to pay attention to all the things that are
affected by heat, like belts, hoses, air conditioning and basic
engine fluids. Those are your most common points of failure that can
lead to bigger problems. You will want to stay away from having to
rent a car to continue the trip while your vehicle is in an
unfamiliar shop in the middle of nowhere. Not every shop is
reputable, especially when a customer is in a vulnerable position and
needs their car back in one piece.
At
Valley Motorwerks, we offer a free pre-trip inspection check. We’ll
be happy to look at your BMW, Mini, Volkswagen or Audi vehicle to
give you greater peace of mind before you leave. We’d prefer to
point things out to you before you leave rather than having your car
break down and ruin your trip.
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