The Benefits Of A Pre-Road Trip Inspection
Before you hit the road for a trip with family, friends, or a solo run, it is a good idea to visit an auto shop so they can perform a road trip inspection on your car.
What Is A Pre-Road Trip Inspection?
Whether you are embarking upon a cross-Canada trek or a few-hour drive to a cottage, it is smart to ensure that your vehicle is operating properly. The last thing you want to do is to spend a day packing and planning your route, wake up early, and then discover your car won’t start. Or the last thing you want is for your car to break down in the middle of the highway.
If you are in or near North York, Ontario, the best way to avoid these nightmare scenarios is to bring your car in to R&S Auto. Our skilled technicians can conduct a pre-road trip inspection for you. We can prepare your vehicle for everything your road trip might throw at it. But what does that entail? What are some common maintenance services vehicles might need before road trips?
Vehicle Inspection
The key to road trip maintenance is inspection. We will inspect every aspect of your vehicle to make sure it is in good working order. We will check all the common problem points and take any information you have about how your vehicle operates or issues you think may be present. The technicians at R&S Auto will inspect your catalytic converter, exhaust system, fuel injector, muffler, and, of course, your tires.
Pre-Road Trip Maintenance Services
Some maintenance services the technicians at R&S Auto might perform for you before your road trip include:
Brake Flush
Brake lines sometimes require flushing to make sure they are functioning at peak capacity. Regular brake flushes are good preventive maintenance.
Cooling System Flush
Your cooling system requires occasional flushing to ensure it is functioning efficiently. If not, your engine is at risk of overheating.
Power Steering Flush
Power steering fluid also requires occasional flushing. If you are finding it tough to steer, you may need a system flush.
Spark Plug Replacement
Without working spark plugs, you are not going on any road trip. Gasoline engines need spark plugs to start, so they are pretty important. We can inspect and replace them if necessary.
Tire Maintenance
It is always sensible to check your tire pressure before a road trip. Even better, you can bring your vehicle in to R&S Auto and we can check the pressure and, if required, rotate and balance your tires for you. We can also switch your tires for more weather-appropriate tires if necessary.
Come To R&S Auto For Your Pre-Road Trip Inspection In North York,
There is no need to keep searching for an auto shop in North York to perform a road trip inspection near you. Just come to R&S Auto. We can provide an array of maintenance services. You can rely on us to get your vehicle ready for your road trip and provide you with peace of mind.
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