Everyone to the car, we're going on vacation
Suitcases, bags, toiletries and sports, all prepared to go on vacation one more summer and many will do it in the family car. Just as we have taken great care not to forget anything necessary to have fun, it is also necessary to review the tips so that the trip is as fun as it is safe.
The car should always be in perfect condition, but especially when we are going to make one of the most important trips of the year, the summer holidays with the whole family. To avoid unpleasant surprises we will remember some tips, both in the mechanical order, equipment, documentation and the trip itself.
Although everything seems to work well, the first thing we must do is verify that we have passed all the official reviews, as well as the Technical Inspection of Vehicles, if necessary, by the age of the car.
In any case, it is best to go through our workshop to carry out a review, but we will review the most important points that affect safety and comfort, which we sometimes neglect.
First, the tires. In a visual inspection they should not have tears, bulges and cuts on the sides, otherwise it would be necessary to replace them. The tread must have complete the drawing and if the wear witnesses appear or the depth of the drawing is less than three millimeters, they will also have to be replaced by new ones. If it is necessary to change only two tires, the new tires should always be placed on the rear axle. Also, if you notice some type of vibration in the direction, it may be necessary to take the car to balance the wheels.
All cars carry deposits for Brake fluids, oil, windshield wipers, steering and antifreeze, whose levels should never lower the minimum indicated by the manufacturer. Some are easy to replace, but in some cases it will be necessary to go to a workshop. It will also be necessary to look at the condition of the windshield wipers, whose gums should be flexible and without cracks. Finally, check the level of the engine lubrication oil.
As you well know in the assistance services, most of the breakdowns of cars have an electrical origin and especially after winter, the most sensitive element is the battery. A dirty battery in the terminals of
Connection or loss of fluid is a warning that maybe it has arrived at the time of its replacement.
