How to Keep Your Family Safe on Road Trips

Budget Brakes cares about your family's continued safety. Before leaving on your next road trip, be sure to stop by and have your brakes inspected at Budget Brakes. Here are some other things to remember before starting a road trip.

Check your windshield wipers and wiper fluid. New wipers are a small investment and they can make driving in inclement weather much safer.

Check the oil in the car for both color and depth. Oil should come up to the “Full” line on the dipstick and be clear or tan. If you are within 1000 miles of a scheduled oil change, or if the oil is dark brown or black, change the oil.

Check the other fluids, like transmission fluid, radiator fluid, and freon. Most new cars do not leak these fluids, but older cars have issues and should be checked regularly.

Check your tires for air pressure and tread. If necessary rotate, or even change, your tires before traveling. If you are headed to a snowy region, change into snow tires.

Finally, be sure to come by Budget Brakes for a brake inspection to ensure that your brakes are operating at peak efficiency for your safety.