Road Trip Tips

When you're on a long trip, your car can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. To avoid your car breaking down while you're on vacation, be sure to make an appointment for a tune-up here at Temecula Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Have our knowledgeable professionals change your oil and tire pressure. You're also going to want to make sure that your battery, brakes, and engine are all working properly, as all of these things can leave you stranded on the side of the road and calling AAA for a tow, which is something that nobody wants. 

Before you leave on your extended vacation, you need to make sure that all of the things in your house are taken care of while you're gone. For example, make sure you put someone in charge of getting your mail, mowing the lawn, and tending to your garden, as well as the house plants. If you have a concern about leaving your house for multiple days or weeks, then you might want to consider getting a security system before you go so it will give you peace of mind. 

It's always a good idea to not rack up data charges once your trip concludes, so we highly recommend downloading everything over your home wi-fi before you leave. For example, you can download different maps via apps like Google Maps in advance, so you don't have to use data to navigate. In addition, you can also download playlists on many different apps such as Spotify or movies to keep your kids entertained in the backseat. These apps allow you to control your data, and you can prevent photos from loading in your feed when you're on wi-fi. We recommend downloading the Roadtrippers planning app and Waze for real-time traffic updates if you don't tend to travel a lot. We also recommend getting Gasbuddy for finding reasonable gas prices. 

Before you leave your house, be sure to pack your phone charger or even upgrade to a multi-phone charger for even more convenience. Be sure to have a place to put your phone, so you can check the direction and the traffic situation without having to fumble with your phone or having to take your eyes off the road. We highly recommend getting a universal magnetic car mount that will hook into your car's air vent and allows you to keep an eye on your phone at all times.  

When you have a final destination in mind, you might have the mindset to drive straight through, but if you do that, you will miss out on all of the sites! The side trips and the highway attractions are the best part of any road trip as you never know when you will pass something worth stopping the car for. One of the biggest mistakes that drivers make is not getting out of the car to stretch their legs every once in a while. Getting out of the car every once in a while will keep your mind fresh so you can focus on driving safely. We recommend stopping once every hour so you can stretch. Whether that involves stopping to get gas or grabbing a cup of coffee, it will undoubtedly help you stay alert and stay focused. 

Before you head out and drive for miles, you need to ensure that your vehicle is up to speed! Head down to Temecula Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and schedule an appointment with our excellent service center, who will go over every inch of your vehicle and ensure it's in top shape for your long road trip. Whether you need an oil change, tire rotation, or a more significant repair, we have got you covered! You can even make an appointment for your service right here on our website! We look forward to working on your vehicle here at Temecula Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM!