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PLANNING YOUR UK ROAD TRIP // 10 ESSENTIAL VEHICLE CHECKS

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Road travel should never be taken lightly and before heading off on any kind of road trip you must make sure your car is in proper condition to undertake the journey.

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Even a five-minute drive to the shops should mean doing a basic check. What are the best road travel tips you should know to ensure everything goes off without a hitch?

1. Plan Your Route

Unless you are driving a route you undertake regularly, it is a good idea to look at a map beforehand.

2. Keep MOT and Servicing Up to Date

Deciding upon which MOT centre to choose can be very tricky but there are local companies with professional expertise to help you out.

3. Engine Oil

Next up for road trip vehicle checks, is engine oil. One of the most important aspects of your vehicle is the engine, so making sure the engine oil is topped up.

4. Fill Up With Screenwash

Without enough screenwash, you won’t be able to see ahead properly. 

5. Check your lights

Confirming your lights work correctly takes minutes. Make sure your dipped beam, headlamps and indicators are all functioning properly.

6. Engine Coolant

Most modern cars have a sealed cooling system so they shouldn’t need topping up but it’s worth checking it before a big trip.

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