Road Trip Checklist

Road Trip Prep near Louisville, KY

Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Georgetown:
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Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Georgetown is here to assist with all your road trip prep essentials. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country road trip, it’s important to ensure that your vehicle is in top condition before heading out. That’s why we have a car maintenance checklist that we can run through with your Chevy Tahoe or Buick Envision. We’ll take care of any due maintenance and let you know if further auto repairs are required before your next big journey. Learn more at our Buick and Chevy dealership near Louisville, KY!

Is My Car Too Old for a Road Trip?

So long as your vehicle drives well and is up to date on its maintenance, the age of your car shouldn’t affect whether or not it can go on a long road trip. The same applies for high-mileage vehicles. Want to confirm that your Buick Enclave or Chevy Trailblazer is ready for the road ahead? Schedule Chevy service near Louisville, KY, to receive a multipoint vehicle inspection. We’ll check your car’s condition and take care of any maintenance or auto repairs it requires.

How to Prepare for a Road Trip

Whether you drive a nearly new Buick Encore GX or a well-loved Chevrolet Suburban, it’s important make sure your vehicle is in good condition and ready to take on whatever adventures you have in store. When you come by our Kentucky Buick service center, we’ll run your car through our car maintenance checklist so that you can have full confidence that your vehicle is road trip ready. The Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Georgetown road trip checklist includes the following:

• Top off fluids or replace filters
• Brake check
• Test lights and electrical equipment
• Tire inspection
• Check car battery
• Perform car maintenance that’s due
• And more!

Additional Road Trip Tips

Wondering what else you should do to prep for a road trip? Be sure to conduct a final check of your vehicle to confirm that the tires, wiper blades and headlights are all in good working order. Then, take a short drive to listen for any strange noises when applying the brakes. It’s also a good idea to gather together a set of emergency supplies so that you’re prepared for anything that may come your way. We recommend having extra water, a flashlight and jumper cables on hand, among other things.

For more information about how you can best prepare for a road trip, contact Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Georgetown. We want to make your next journey across Kentucky a big success, so we’ll do everything we can to ensure you’re ready for the road ahead. We look forward to seeing you soon!