It’s the time of year for turkeys, mashed potatoes, and
pumpkin pie.
First, a bit of advice. According to Waze, the busiest time
to travel is at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The best time to travel though? It’s at 6:00
a.m. on Sunday.
So, if you are going to be one of the hundreds of thousands
who hit the road to celebrate the holiday Here are our tips to make sure you are prepared
for Thanksgiving travel.
First, make sure that you have an oil change and have your
filters replaced. Doing so will not only improve drivability, but also safety.
You’ll also want to make sure that your tires are properly
inflated. Having underinflated tires can mean unnecessary wear on your tires, which
then means you will have to replace them more often, but it can also lead to
poor gas mileage. Oh and having poor tires can also lead to potential
malfunctions too.
Your spark plugs should also be in good working order. You
should make sure your spark plugs are not soiled or corroded. Doing so improves
your vehicle safety, fuel economy, and in the long run, replacing them can help
to avoid potential costly auto repairs in the future.
No matter whether you’re driving at night or not, you should
also make sure that your headlights are in proper working order. You should
also make sure that they are free from cloudiness of fogginess.
Finally, you want to make sure that your car has gas. When
fuel levels drop to below a half of a tank, gas will evaporate quicker, causing
you to have to purchase more fuel in the long run. There’s a safety reason why
you should have a full tank too. When you’re constantly worried about how much
fuel you have left, looking at your dash continually, your concentration on the
road is heavily diminished.
If you are traveling, you need to make sure that your car is
maintained before traveling for Thanksgiving. So, if you’re hitting the road
and need work done, we at Courtesy
Toyota of Brandon are more than happy to help take care of you. Schedule
your appointment today.
