Tips To Make Your Next Road Trip Easier Than Ever! | Albany, NY

We know you’re probably getting ready to hit the open road this April and May, but before you head out, we want to share with you some helpful road trip tips. We know road bumps are bound to happen but we’re here to help you prepare so you can hopefully avoid those. Take some time to check out those tips and details below, and when you’re ready to service your vehicle, please schedule your appointment online today or be sure to give our team a call to get on the schedule for a convenient time that fits your schedule perfectly! We look forward to working with you and your Kia – see you soon! 

Clean your ride before & during the trip 

• From top to bottom, give your vehicle a little TLC cleaning. Give it a wash, vacuum, and be sure to throw out any unnecessary items, wrappers, receipts, etc. You’ll regret not cleaning out your vehicle before hitting the road, trust us. 

Check in on your vehicle 

• Before leaving for your trip, we encourage you to have our service team look over your vehicle to ensure things are in proper working order. From your fluid levels, brakes, tires, and anything else that can cause an issue, it’s important to make sure you’re ready to handle any situation. 

Have a backup plan 

• It’s always important when road tripping to have a backup plan, whether it’s additional options to stop and grab gas, to stay or eat, or additional routes to take, it’s important to be able to change your plans on-the-fly if issues arise along the way. 

Preload entertainment options 

• While the radio is a great entertainment option, crossing state lines and towns might cause issues with select stations. We encourage you to preload music, podcast, and additional entertainment options that might keep you engaged during the drive. We also recommend bringing a phone charger to keep your phone charged at all times. 

Join a roadside assist service 

• While we hope you won’t be needing this, having roadside assistance is a great way to stay safe if things go south during your trip. Having access to these services will save you a lot of trouble and we recommend it greatly!