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Are You Ready for Road Trips?
With summer in full swing, aren’t we all looking to spend more time outdoors and exploring activities hiking, camping, and bike riding? If you are planning an open-air holiday, or even just a local adventure, you will want to ensure that you and your friends and family get there easily and safely. Choosing the right parts provides you that comfortable ride on your journey.
Check out some tips on how to be ready and make your vehicle ready as well for your next summer adventure!
1. Change Your Car’s Oil and Oil Filter
With time, your car’s oil can collect grime and dirt – especially through the winter. Changing your oil and oil filter every season is a simple way to help maintain the health of your vehicle and its engine.
2. Test Your Car Battery
Your battery is responsible for starting your engine, turning on lights, playing music and so much more. To keep your vehicle operating at its best, test your battery at least twice a year and pay attention to signs like a slow starting engine, dim lights, or a lit engine light on your dashboard. At any PartSource store we can test your battery for free, in-store* or while its still in your vehicle. See store staff for more details.
*Battery testing is only available at participating PartSource locations. Applies only to standard vehicle and marine batteries. Does not apply to oversized vehicles. Subject to availability of store staff. See in-store for details.
3. Give your car a Summer Cleaning
Washing and detailing your vehicle is not only about the aesthetics. Removing debris from windows and mirrors can help your vision on the road. Wiping down dust on the interior of your vehicle can help improve the air quality and aid in eliminating bacteria that may be accumulating on your dashboard, upholstery, or steering wheel. If you find you have clutter in your vehicle, organize the items in a cargo bag to prevent them from rolling around. Equip yourself by picking up cleaners, protectants, and more from PartSource’s Car Wash or Car Wax category.
4. Get all the summer Road Trip Essentials
With the warm and hot weather, we all are looking to spend more time outdoors. Whether its hiking, biking, kayaking or paddle boarding, it is important to choose the right auto parts and accessories that will help get you to your destination safely. PartSource’s Roof Racks, Carriers, & Cargo Management category has a lot of the accessories you may need for your upcoming adventures.
It should not stop there; your interior is just as important! Warmer weather calls for Window Shades to help keep your car cool and protected from damaging UV rays. Also, since rainy weather can create a lot of mud, consider a floor mat if you have not already. Explore PartSource’s custom floor liner kits and floor mat sets.
5. Keep Kids Entertained and Avoid Distracted Driving
Distracted driving puts everyone’s life in danger. Focusing on the road and its conditions should be your top priority when you hit the road. Kids easily get restless on long road trips which could contribute to your distraction. Help keep them entertained with these ideas:
• Plan for things they might need and keep them within their reach. Whether it’s snacks, drinks, activities, toys, or electronics, Canadian Tire carries products to help make this happen! Check out these PartSource Organizers that can make a world of difference.
6. Make sure you pack Auto Safety Kit
Last but not the least, when family is with you on a road trip, you want to be fully prepared with safety. To have a worry-free safe drive, keep PartSource’s Auto Safety Kit with you before hitting the road.
Visit https://www.partsource.ca/ to find a wide selection of products ranging from auto parts to car care to car accessories, and to learn more about the right product for your vehicle.