Hey, it's Brandy, and you know we dogs love ROAD TRIPS! Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road-ready by having your vehicle professionally inspected before the big drive.
One of our technicians can check several of your vehicle's most important systems so you can be more confident you'll make it the distance without a breakdown. Here are a few things a trip inspection may include:
Your vehicle stops with brakes that, in turn, stop the tires. They must both be in sound condition. The technician can check your tire tread, the condition of the sidewalls, and the tires' age. Brakes have pads and rotors that should meet certain specs, so an expert inspection is important, too.
A technician can check other vital fluids such as engine coolant, power steering, transmission, and windshield washer fluid. Your wipers must be in good condition so you can see, and they're often one of the most neglected parts of a vehicle.
Your headlights must work correctly and be aimed properly so you can see and don't blind oncoming drivers. They're powered by your battery, and a technician will check how old yours is and how well it holds a charge, all important for reliable starting.
For cabin comfort, your climate control system needs to work properly, including both heat and air conditioning. If repairs are needed, doing them before the trip is much more convenient than trying to do them while you're traveling.
The technician can inspect hoses and belts, two things that frequently fail on a long trip. The big advantage of having a pro look over your vehicle is that they not only know what to look for but can also make the repairs the right way. Now that'sthe ticket to being road-ready.
I leave you with my road trip quote,
It's not the destination, it's the journey." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Brandy
Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
alliedautoworks.com