"Car trouble brings an abrupt end to vacation plans. The situation usually means more than just a repair bill. It can involve towing charges, lodging, and possibly a rental car. Add to that, the cost of extra phone calls, meals, and general inconvenience, and the ordeal becomes expensive"-Car Care Council
A maintenance check up can't guarantee you won't have problems, but it will certainly avoid the preventable and give you peace of mind.
If your car is due for scheduled service, or will be due while you are on vacation, get it done before you go.Ask your North York Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM and FIAT service specialist in greater Toronto to check these systems for you:
- AC/heater/defroster
- Cooling system Steering/suspension
- Emission
- Lights
- Wipers
--Horn
- Belts and Hoses
- Tires (tread/pressure/wear
- Fluid levels
- Brakes
- Steering/suspension
- Emission
- Lights
- Wipers
- Horn
Some problems only arise once you are on the road, so make yourself an emergency kit so you are prepared for the unexpected. It should include:
- Fully inflated spare tire
- Jack/check that it works
- Basic tool kit
- Lug wrench and wheels chocks
- Highway flares/reflective triangles
- Oil
- Water
- Duct tape/electrical tape
- Flashlight
Other items to put on your check list:
- Cell phone power outlet charger
- First aid kit
- Maps or GPS device
- Information about road laws (cell phones, child restraints, etc.) in the sates you will be visiting
- Games for kids