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It’s that time of year again where you’re planning on taking to the roads at some point during the summer to escape normality for a short while. There’s no better feeling than taking to the road and seeing where you end up, all while taking in and enjoying the scenery and experiences on the way. Your car is your method of transport, so it’s important to look after it and adapt it so that your traveling experience is made even easier. Take a look at these tips on how to prepare your car for your next road trip.

Pump up your tires

In general, tires on cars are very robust. They can go for months without a hitch and even when they’re not pumped up quite enough, they still make your journey fairly comfortable. Give your car a little TLC by pumping up your tires so that not only is it a more comfortable ride, but it’s a less expensive one too. While you’re at it, check your oil and water levels too so that you can avoid any mishaps while you’re on the road. You should also check the tracking on your car to ensure that there won’t be any underlying problems that you’ll run into on your trip away.

Install a roof rack

Roof racks are positioned on the top of your car, and are able to carry items that won’t fit in your car due to capacity or even size of the item you’re carrying. They also come in great use for packing up your tent and bicycles if you’re heading on a camping holiday. You can buy roof racks online at 4WD Supacentre and they are super easy to install, so why not make your life easier when you’re planning a road trip and install a roof rack so that you can carry even more with you!

Pack it with supplies

A massive mistake that many people make when they’re taking a road trip is to not pack their car with supplies. Take a look at this checklist of supplies you should be packing for your road trip:

  • A first aid kit for any accidents that may occur. This should include pain killers and bandages too.
  • Plenty of bottled water. Being on the road can quickly dehydrate you, so it’s important to stay hydrated and cool so that you can avoid any road collisions.
  • Dry and non perishable food should be a plenty in your car for situations where you may become stranded and have to wait a long time for help.
  • Blankets and pillows for those times where you may have to sleep in your car.
  • Toilet roll – because you just never know when!
  • Rope and chains for towing purposes and converting your tyres into snow tyres.

Update your technology

Finally, it might be a good idea to update the technology in your car for a better driving experience. This could be your sound system, your GPS, or even the port to plug your phone in will make your life much easier when you’re on the road.