Posted on 10/31/2025
As holiday travel ramps up, families across the country are getting ready to hit the road. Whether you're driving across the state or just a couple of hours away, making sure your car is ready for the journey is more important than ever. Long-distance travel puts additional stress on your vehicle’s key systems, and the last thing anyone wants is a breakdown halfway to Thanksgiving dinner. A pre-trip inspection helps catch issues before they turn into problems. It gives you peace of mind and reduces the likelihood of being stranded on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck. In this blog, we’ll cover what a proper pre-trip inspection includes and why it should be part of your holiday travel planning. Why Now Is the Right Time Holiday traffic is heavier than usual, and so is the stress on your vehicle. Cold weather also increases the chance of battery issues, tire pressure changes, and fluid problems. The combination of long hours on the road ... read more