Labor Day Road Trip Check-Up

Aug 22, 2017

Labor Day is right around the corner and for many families, that means one last summer road trip. As important as the destination and the planned activities are, making sure your transportation is reliable could be most important of all. That is why we here at Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL suggest you bring your vehicle in for a pre-trip inspection. Having the peace of mind that your car is safe is priceless.

There are a lot of moving parts that go into making a car work, and at the service center at our Kia dealership near Kenosha, we make sure all of them are operating as they should be. When you think of a car inspection, there are some obvious things that need to be checked and some that are less conspicuous.

The Obvious
There are car maintenance standards like oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid and filter checks. These are so popular because they are so important, and because they need maintenance frequently every four or five months or so. If any one of these issues isn’t addressed before a long trip, all that driving could drastically exacerbate the problem.

The Less Obvious
The unsung heroes of car maintenance are hoses and belts. It doesn’t matter how much fluid you have if it can’t get where it needs to go. Belts keep the necessary parts moving as they should. Moreover, you’ll want to get your tire pressure and traction checked to make sure they are ready for the additional strain they are about to take on.

At Classic Kia, we use quality parts from our Kia parts department to make sure your vehicle is ready to get you and your family where you want to be this Labor Day weekend. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your summer!