Check These Items Off Your List Before Heading Out On Your Holiday Road Trip

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If you are gearing up to take a road trip for the holidays, it is a good idea to keep in mind that there is more that goes into getting ready than just packing your luggage. Taking just a little bit of extra time to do a few things can make all the difference in the world and make your road trip all the more enjoyable. Before you leave, try doing these things in preparation:

• Plan out your route and go over it a few times so that you are familiar with it
• Plan out an alternate route, just in case something unforeseen happens and you have to take a detour
• Print out the driving directions just in case your cell phone service is spotty and your navigation app doesn't work

You can also benefit from packing a few "just in case items" in your car that you might need on the go:

• A small tool kit to get you out of a bind
• Jumper cables
• Tire chains (if you are heading through an area that is prone to winter weather)

But the best thing that you can do before you leave is to bring your vehicle into our service department here at Sternberg Automotive Group and let us do an oil change, tire rotation, and brake inspection for you so you can be confident on the road.