If you are planning to go on a road trip to unwind, visit a relative, or try out some new places for recreational activities, you might want to make sure that your car is equipped to render your travel needs. www.kwik-fit.com ensures that everybody gets to arrive their destination safely and satisfied with a #CarSafetyChecklist.  Keep in mind these five things you have to check before you get on the road.

Tyres

make sure that your tyres have sufficient air pressure. You can go to your nearest gasoline station and use their air compressor if the tyre’s air pressure is too low. Ensuring the correct tyre pressure provides better gas mileage and, of course, you and your passenger’s safety. Check in your trunk if you have a spare tyre. If you do have one, check if the tyre is properly inflated because if it is not, your spare tyre is useless and dangerous. In addition to that, bring sufficient tools that can help you in changing your tyre such as jack and a lug nut wrench for emergency.

Battery

Before hopping onto your car, make sure your battery is strong and fully charged. It is also important to see if your battery’s terminal is clean since it might cause your car to not start. It’s the only way to get your start running and if your battery isn’t capable to do so, your road trip plans are automatically down the drain.

 Brakes

One of the things that drivers neglect to check before leaving is their brakes. Failure to do so is one of the most common causes of vehicular accidents. Have your car checked at a service station to ensure that your brake pads are not worn out or in need of replacing.

Fluids

The lifeblood of your car is the fluid. Change the fluid levels of your car and schedule necessary services. This can help make your trip go smooth sailing and in the best working condition. Check your oil by using small dipstick on your engine. If the mark near the dipstick indicates low level of oil, don’t think twice and bring it to the service station. Another thing you have to make sure is if you have sufficient coolant to keep your car from overheating. Furthermore, you should check other containers with various colored fluids such as power steering fluid, brake fluid, and clutch fluid (if you’re using stick shift).

Lights

If you’re in for a long trip and you’re not sure what time you’ll arrive to your destination, make sure all your lights are working properly. It is extremely difficult to drive in the dark and it can cause fatal accidents. Furthermore, make sure your wipers are also working properly. If you go for a trip with lights that aren’t working and wipers that are malfunctioning, might as well not go on a road trip and stay at home.

These safety checks are necessary to ensure you are safe and well. But don’t forget to create a wonderful playlists to make your trip even more satisfying.