Carl Cannon Chevrolet Buick GMC

Road Trip Prep

Our Road Trip Checklist

Carl Cannon Chevrolet Buick GMC

If you're considering a long road trip, you're not the only one! More people than ever before are taking to the open road in their beloved vehicles, and our team is here to help you with your road trip checklist. Our Chevy, Buick and GMC dealership in Jasper, AL, come help you go over some road trip FAQs to ensure your vehicle is road trip ready. Prepare for a long road trip and get your vehicle ready with one of our nearby service technicians.

Technician Checking Oil

Is My Car Too Old for a Road Trip?

Vehicle condition is much more important than age when it comes to its viability over long distances. If you bring it to us for an inspection and routine service we'll be able to address any issues that it might have. Schedule Chevy service with us and we can take care of your vehicle before a long road trip.

How Do I Prepare a Car for a Road Trip?

Ensuring your car is road trip ready is an important part of the planning process. Let us know how long of a road trip you have in mind and our team can help get your car, truck or SUV ready. When inspecting your vehicle we'll go through our road trip checklist, which includes:

  • Checking your car's battery
  • Inspecting the belts and hoses
  • Verifying the lights and electrical equipment
  • Checking the brakes
  • Topping off fluids or replacing filters
  • Inspecting the tires and more!
Technician Checking Tires

Can I Take a High Mileage Car on a Road Trip?

With routine maintenance even high mileage vehicles can perform reliably, so if your vehicle is in good mechanical shape you can trust it to get you anywhere you need to go. Mileage isn't the biggest concern when it comes to assessing if your vehicle is ready for your next road trip, but visit our nearby Buick and GMC service center if you have any specific questions.

Other Road Trip Tips and Advice in Jasper, AL

We know you're excited to get out on your next road trip, but before you do it's important you address other potential concerns, such as making sure the tires are in good shape and not leaking. You can also listen to your brakes and see if they're making any unusual noises. Our Jasper, AL, Chevy service center can help take care of any maintenance or repairs and get your vehicle back in service for your road trip.

Contact Carl Cannon Chevrolet Buick GMC to speak with one of our service experts and get your vehicle ready for your next road trip today. We can't wait to assist you and help keep your vehicle running in great shape!