Take a trip can be an unforgettable experience, but not to carry out proper
control of the vehicle before you can quickly turn what should have been a
pleasant experience in an absolute disaster. Each vehicle
inspection should always a check on the state of the headlight lenses because
the lenses darken and seeded over time. If your headlight lenses are replaced
in less than perfect condition, and have the focus to ensure set that you can
see what's coming at all times.
Keep the engine cool
As with the headlights a vehicle inspection should include adequate control of the engine cooling system. System problems cooling are the second leading cause of roadside breakdowns, to ensure that the refrigerant contains fresh antifreeze, the level of the coolant up to the mark, and that it leaves no liquid in any place in the cooling system. Before departure to give repair all leaks good enough time to confirm that the repairs had been successful.
Service now or later
Plan an inspection of multi-point vehicle before departure. This type of vehicle inspection can find countless flaws or problems that you may not be known, and if you have done early enough vehicle inspection, you can get all the bugs repaired in time. Choose a vehicle control plan which includes the following tests as a minimum;
Suspension rubber / bushings
Shock
All hoses
All drive belts
Wiper and washer
Battery / Charging System
Brake including parking brake
If your vehicle is due almost and oil change, you might as well have it done during the inspection of the vehicle.
Keep the engine cool
As with the headlights a vehicle inspection should include adequate control of the engine cooling system. System problems cooling are the second leading cause of roadside breakdowns, to ensure that the refrigerant contains fresh antifreeze, the level of the coolant up to the mark, and that it leaves no liquid in any place in the cooling system. Before departure to give repair all leaks good enough time to confirm that the repairs had been successful.
Service now or later
Plan an inspection of multi-point vehicle before departure. This type of vehicle inspection can find countless flaws or problems that you may not be known, and if you have done early enough vehicle inspection, you can get all the bugs repaired in time. Choose a vehicle control plan which includes the following tests as a minimum;
Suspension rubber / bushings
Shock
All hoses
All drive belts
Wiper and washer
Battery / Charging System
Brake including parking brake
If your vehicle is due almost and oil change, you might as well have it done during the inspection of the vehicle.
Check the PCB
Not all error conditions will trigger a warning light on the first error, which makes it very important that the inspection of the vehicle includes a complete diagnostic check, because some error conditions only become visible after several failure cycles. Be aware that some active fault codes can immobilize or seriously affect the driveability of a vehicle, if they are active, then schedule a diagnostic check-up for your car to make sure it does not happen to you.
Check the rubber
Of course, no vehicle control without a thorough inspection of the tires, including the spare tire may be complete. Only the verification of the outside of the tire is not good enough; have the car removed properly control wheels, the side walls within signs of damage such as cuts, bulging, or contact separation on the shoulders.
Irregular tire wear is a clear sign that something is out of alignment, bent, worn or damaged. Replace any tires that are not in perfect condition, and rotate the tires, make sure that all tires evenly share the load.
Broadcast service
The transfer can work well, but keep in mind that your vehicle will be much harder on the trip that drive usually only to work and back. Many transmissions develop problems when the load suddenly changes, so that your vehicle inspection must be an examination of the transmission and / or service, especially if you drive towing a boat or trailer.
Be prepared to
As a final point during his inspection of the vehicle, make sure you have some emergency supplies, such as the following:
Spare headlight bulbs
Replacement Lamps Other Outdoor Lighting
Spare fuses
Some basic tools
Jack and wheel wrench
First aid kit
Reflective vest (to make it visible), if you need to stop for the night
One or two blankets
Flashlight batteries and parts
Bottles of water and snacks
Contact details for your dealer, and insurance companies.