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Top to toe in tailbacks with red lights all around, the feeling of heading home for the festive season is like no other!
However, it is important motorists heading on a long journey for the festive season carry out crucial car checks.
Experts at StressFreeCarRental.com are providing motorists with their Christmas road trip checklist for those looking to pack up their cars and hit the roads.
A spokesperson for StressFreeCarRental.com said: “As excited as we all are to see family and friends around the festive holiday, it is important for motorists to ensure the safety of their vehicle before setting off on any long journey. The worst thing when setting off for an exciting trip is to find out there is something wrong with your car, or you have forgotten something!
“A few simple checks will help significantly to help drivers relax and enjoy the Christmas songs on their journey!”
Here is StressFreeCarRental.com’s Christmas road trip checklist:
Presents
Most importantly of all, drivers should ensure they have all of their presents and cards on board before setting off on their festive journey! When it comes to getting the car packed up, drivers should ensure they pack smartly to reduce the amount of luggage or presents blocking visibility.
Emergency kit
Just in case there are any issues with the car along the route, drivers should ensure they have a small emergency kit. This should include a car phone charger, high vis clothing, the phone number for their breakdown provider, non-perishable food and a torch.
Playlist
Whether the preference is Christmas tunes, some classical favourites or a mix of everything, the playlist can be make or break for a long journey. Before setting off, drivers should ensure they have all of their favourite songs collated into one playlist so that there is no need to be playing around with the music on the drive ahead.
Check the route
Heading out on a long journey can often be unpredictable, with drivers often met with traffic, closed roads and unexpected hiccups along the way. For motorists driving a route they have taken several times before, Sat Navs are still beneficial in times of traffic and can often divert the driver to a faster journey.
Lights
Motorists can simply check their headlights by turning them on and walking in front of the car. They should appear bright and even on both sides. Brake lights and reverse lights can be checked by having someone stand behind the vehicle.
Windscreen
Having full visibility can prevent any potential dangers on the road. Motorists can easily check for any wear and tear on their wiper blades by seeing if they are dry, cracked or misshapen. If they are then it is advisable to replace them.
Not only is it important to have fully functioning wiper blades for optimal visibility, but also to ensure the windscreen is free from chips. Drivers should get any damages checked by a professional in the first instance.
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