How do you know if your car can make a long trip?

Checklist for getting your car ready for a road trip
  • Monitor fluid levels. Check all your car's fluids when preparing a car for a long trip. ...
  • Inspect car battery. Inspect your battery. ...
  • Examine tires and pressure. ...
  • Test all car lights. ...
  • Check wipers and washer fluid. ...
  • Be prepared with these items.




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With proper maintenance, cars can have a life expectancy of about 200,000 miles. But whether you reach that in two years or 10 years, it doesn't have to mean the end of your vehicle's life.

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We recommend stopping every two hours and getting out of your motorhome or tow vehicle for at least 15 minutes. As your drive time increases, the need for short breaks also increases. Try to stop for at least 45 minutes every 4.5 hours of driving.

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No, a long trip isn't bad for your vehicle. Given your car is well prepared (check fluids, tire pressures and stuff before you go), a 700 mile trip will be much better for your car than 700 miles worth of short trips and stop and go traffic.

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Kirkpatrick said driving also offers a different kind of trip than flying, with opportunities to stop and sightsee on the way, play games in the car and build more bonding time for families. I think that (road trips) are an interesting way to travel regardless of if you're trying to save money or not, she said.

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