Road trips are a quintessentially Canadian thing!

 

Our country is so enormous, it presents the perfect opportunity to pile in car with the kids and head across province to visit Aunt Mabel in Timmins, or take in the serene beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands. You can go to the cars for sale near me to find out the perfect car that suits your trips.

 

To make a road trip successful, you need to prepare your vehicle to make sure it’s ready for 10 hours of screaming children!

 

Below, we will run you through some standard tips to make you and your car road trip ready.

 

·       Always have your owner’s manual with you

·       Check your spare tire and make sure it’s ready for use

·       Pack a small fire extinguisher

·       Change your spark plugs just in case before you head out

·       Change your oil and filter

·       Change your air filter

·       Sanitize your car every day before and after the driving

 

You should also make sure that you have a kit in case of emergencies.

 

Items to stock in the kit can include:

 

·       Blankets

·       Lighter

·       Flashlight

·       Bungee cords

·       Tow rope

·       Candles

·       Wrenches or screwdriver kit in case of repair

·       Hand Sanitizer

·       Masks

·       Wipes

 

Road trips are supposed to be fun, and they’re designed to bring your family together while enjoying the scenery of this beautiful country. So pack up those sandwiches and snacks, get the games ready to go, and enjoy the quality time that’s headed your way!