Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Upcoming Road Trip in 2024
Are you and your family getting ready for an exciting road trip across Michigan or even elsewhere in the United States this summer? The Thelen Auto Group in Bay City is here to share with you our four favorite tips to make your road trip preparation as smooth as possible. A thoroughly planned trip will make the entire experience less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Make this year another great one where you and your family have a road trip full of lasting memories wherever you go! If you need a great family vehicle for your trip, our pre-owned inventory is full of great options!
Four Tips to Achieve a Perfect Road Trip Plan
Know Your Route – Whether your road trip will take you to a completely new destination, or you’re going to a family favorite one, knowing what route you’re going to take beforehand will help alleviate a good portion of the potential stress. Not only should you know the highways and cities you’ll be driving through, but you should also be aware of where you will likely need to stop for gasoline and food.
Bring Plenty of Additional Items for Long Driving Sessions – Depending on the length of your journey, you can expect to have long blocks of time in the car. As such, you should make sure you have items that will keep everyone entertained. Get to know the features of your infotainment system so you can utilize all that is available to you, from listening to entertaining programming to watching a movie. If you have young children, bring along a variety of small, quiet toys to surprise them with along the way. And remember to take frequent breaks; getting out of the vehicle for even five minutes can help everyone feel refreshed and ready for more driving.
Keep an Emergency Kit in the Vehicle – You never know if and when an emergency might happen on the road. We are huge advocates for having a properly stocked emergency kit in your vehicle on any road trip. Items that you should consider having include water bottles and non-perishable food, medical supplies like ice packs and bandages, and a radio with batteries.
Have Your Vehicle Serviced Before You Go – You can remove a lot of the potential anxiety that an upcoming road trip can provide by having your vehicle thoroughly inspected and serviced before you leave. Our Service Center team is ready to give your family cruiser an evaluation and make sure it is ready for the many miles you’ll be placing on it! From oil changes to a new battery, there are plenty of ways to make sure you and your family have a stress-free trip.
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