Whether you’re visiting family across the country, planning a weekend getaway to the beach, or escaping to the mountains, enjoying the journey can be as much fun as the destination, especially if you’ve done the proper road trip prep for your car. After all, there’s nothing like rolling down a scenic road on a beautiful day with your stereo playing a favorite song. To help you get the most out of your road trip, here are some ideas to get your car ready. Who knows? Maybe your next road trip will be the best one yet!
Road Trip Prep for Your Car Begins with Safety First
No one wants to break down on the road, especially when on vacation and hundreds of miles from home. That’s why you should always do important safety checks or take your car to your mechanic to get checked out a week or two in advance of your road trip. This leaves plenty of time to get any issues fixed before you leave. If you tell your mechanic you’re going on a trip and need a safety check, they’ll typically check things like tires and tire pressure, oil and coolant levels, windshield wiper blades, belts, and your AC system if it’s summertime.
Pack Essential Car Gear & More
Even if you get your car checked out, you should still be sure to have some car essentials with you on your road trip in case of a breakdown, car accident, or other emergencies. These include jumper cables, a car jack and spare tire, road flares, a flashlight, and a knife or cutting tool. It’s also a good idea to keep the following items in the car for the trip: a first aid kit, phone chargers, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. Binoculars are also handy to keep in the car for getting a close-up look at the scenery while someone else is driving.
Upgrade Your Car Stereo
Music can add to the joy of a road trip, so be sure your stereo is working optimally before you hit the road. If your stereo has issues or just doesn’t sound as good as you would like, consider upgrading it. New audio equipment like aftermarket speakers or subwoofers can improve your road trip experience while also boosting the value of your car. Need help finding the right system? We offer everything from simple components to complete audio system upgrades and are happy to help you find the best fit for your car and audio needs.
Tint the Car Windows
There’s nothing like a beautiful sunny day for your road trip. But too much sun can cause annoying glare, which can hamper your views of scenery and also make it harder to see the road. Excessive glare can even cause eye strain and headaches. Too much sun can damage your skin while in the car and cause sweltering temperatures inside.
Window tint is an affordable way to improve the comfort of your car by keeping it cooler and blocking a significant percentage of the sun’s harmful UV rays. This protects your skin from sun damage, reduces glare, and even helps protect your car’s interior. It helps to preserve our car’s upholstery, dashboard, and carpet from fading and deterioration caused by the sun. Window tint comes in a variety of shades, styles, and levels of opacity and reflectivity. The film is durable and backed by a lengthy warranty when you let professionals like us do the work.
Protect Your Car with Paint Protection Film
Some road conditions and climates can be tough on a car’s paint job. The sandy beach is a perfect example. If your car is new or you have a nice paint job and want to make sure it’s protected during your road trip, consider 3M Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film. This film is durable and transparent, yet it protects your car from the elements, stains, and year-round nuisances like bugs, chips caused by stones and gravel, and scratches from rings and keys. It helps keep your car looking as good as new on the outside and has self-healing technology that makes most scratches disappear. It’s backed by a 10-year warranty when we professionally install it.
We Hope You Enjoy Your Road Trip!
We hope you enjoyed our ideas for road trip prep for your car and that you have a great road trip wherever the road takes you. If you’d like to learn more about paint protection film, our car audio equipment, or window tint, we’d love to tell you more.
Contact the experts at Auto Trim Design if you have any questions about car upgrades at (301) 662-7443 or fill out this brief form. We would love to hear from you. We are ready and available to help you get your vehicle ready for summer, resale or any other automotive enhancements. Our team is the absolute best when it comes to interior and exterior upgrades that add luxury, convenience, and safety features while enhancing your vehicle’s overall function and style.