Are you planning to hit the road this Thanksgiving? Be better prepared with these helpful tips from Thelen Kia in Bay City, Michigan! Depending on where you’re headed, you may need to bring your Kia in for winterizing and our skilled service technicians can get you on the road fast. Schedule your appointment by giving us a call at (989) 686-7100.
How Should I Prepare for a Thanksgiving Road Trip?
Pack the Essentials – No matter how long the drive is, packing a safety kit is essential. Make sure you have a first aid kit, flashlight, basic tool kit, jumper cables, and hazard triangles. If you’re traveling with the whole family and need to keep the kids occupied, packing snacks, bottles of water, and handheld video games will help the drive go by quicker!
Pack Smart – If you expect to bring leftovers home with you from your family’s Thanksgiving festivies, be sure to keep some space available. We recommend bringing a few hot/cold bags with you, which are good for both snacks and beverages while you’re driving, for food you’re bringing to the get-together and what you’ll bring back!
Check Your Tires – It’s important to ensure that your tires are properly inflated for a longer trip. It wouldn’t be fun to spend part of your holiday trip on the side of the road dealing with a flat tire! Also, make sure the tread on your current tires is sufficient for safe travel.
Top-Off Fluids – Ensure the fluids in your vehicle are topped to their proper levels before you head out. These include oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluids.
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