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Perform a car self-inspection first
Do you know where to find information about the recommended tire pressure for your car? It is specified in the operating instructions and in the opening of the fuel tank door or cover. Before traveling, adjust the tire pressure to the car’s heaviest weight. This will increase travel safety, reduce fuel consumption and tire wear.
Robertas Tamulevičius, representative of the Motointegrator.com platform, which links Lithuanian auto repair shops, recommends checking where the spare wheel and its replacement tools are in your car. Check that you know how to use them and that you can change the circle.
“Make sure your car has an emergency triangle, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, and a vest with reflectors. If you are traveling abroad, even to a European Union country, please note that countries have different requirements, so check what additional equipment will be needed, such as a set of spare bulbs or vests with reflectors for all passengers. This will avoid unnecessary fines. Also check the condition of the wipers. Clean your rubbers with a cloth and test their operation. If the wipers leave streaks on the glass, do not hesitate and buy better “, recommends R. Tamulevičius.
Check the entire lighting system, i. and. external and internal bulbs. Adequate lighting will ensure greater security.
Don’t forget to register in a garage
If you are driving a car that is more than 2 or 3 years old, a thorough technical inspection at an auto repair shop is necessary before the trip. R. Tamulevičius states that a mechanic must verify all systems that are responsible for the safety of travelers. Especially the brakes, suspension and steering elements.
“Just don’t delay the inspection until the last minute. During the inspection, the mechanic may notice faults that take time to eliminate or are simply expensive, such as replacing brake discs, repairing a leaking air conditioning system, and adding coolant, ”says R. Tamulevičius.
Is the car insurance valid?
Vehicle inspection is important, but there are a few more things that need to be verified. The owner of the car must review the documents of the car: technical inspection and the period of validity of the compulsory liability insurance policy.
According to a Motointegrator.com representative, it is definitely worth taking out additional insurance, providing roadside assistance, especially when traveling abroad. This will ensure that the vehicle is transported in the event of a breakdown or, for example, a puncture in the tire.
“If you plan to go abroad, the driver should become familiar with the traffic regulations in force in a particular country. Only in this way you will be sure that you will not have serious problems due to ignorance. However, the analysis of the recordings should include not only speed limits but also aspects related to the use of video recorders. In Austria, for example, a switched on video recorder can “impose” a fine of up to € 10,000 on a driver. In Portugal, this fine is slightly less : 2,500 euros ”, explains R. Tamulevičius.
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Analyze the route
A deeper analysis also requires the route you want to take to the chosen destination. When choosing the ideal travel route, it is worth planning possible stops to refuel or spend the night, it all depends on the duration of the trip. The driver must verify additional factors such as tolls, roads, tunnels.
“The vehicle owner should consider updating the navigation maps installed on the car. Then you are sure that the car will take you on the right roads. Planning is the key to a successful car trip. And in no way does it limit spontaneity or good humor. Planning is, after all, a sign of responsibility that will help you have a good time with your family, “says R. Tamulevičius.
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