With the prices of plane tickets increasing, more people are opting to drive for the holidays than ever before.
When you’re heading to celebrate with family and friends, the last thing you want to have to deal with is a breakdown on the highway. The ASE Certified Mechanics at Russell Automotive want to remind you of some of the most important car maintenance services to have completed before traveling this holiday season!
5 Important Tips for Safe Holiday Travel
Oil Change – As the lifeblood of your vehicle, clean, efficient engine oil is essential for helping your engine run smoothly. Waiting longer than the recommended 3,000-5,000 miles between oil changes can result in engine build-up and sludge, which slows down your engine’s performance. If left untreated for too long, major damage can occur that could result in expensive engine repair. If you’re approaching time for an oil change, have it done and stay ahead of the game.
Brake Repair – Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your vehicle. If you notice your brakes feeling a little “springy,” or that you’re able to push the pedal to the floor, it’s time to get your brakes checked out by your trusted local auto repair shop. With the added traffic on the road during the holidays, it’s important to keep yourself, your passengers, and other drivers on the road as safe as possible!
Tire Services – If traveling north, you’re more likely to run into icy roads and adverse weather conditions that can make driving difficult and dangerous. It’s crucial to the safety of you and your automobile to make sure that your tire pressure is correct, your wheels are properly aligned, and that you have adequate tread left on your tires to help them grip the road as efficiently as possible.
Keep the kids busy and safe. Use books, games, DVDs – whatever will keep the kids comfortable and stop them from distracting the driver. Remember, they will need snacks and will need to make stops, so be prepared to spend more time on the road if you’re traveling with children. Be sure to buckle children in the vehicle using safety seats, booster seats or seat belts, depending on their height, weight, and age.
Last, but not least… don’t forget to take a break every two hours or 100 miles – Adults need to stop too. Breaking up the drive periodically will keep you more alert while you’re on the road, which will help you arrive safe for all your holiday destinations.
Serving the greater Apopka area since 1981, Russell Automotive Inc. has been considered one of the top automotive repair facilities in Apopka. They offer COMPLETE foreign and domestic automotive repairs, from simple tune-ups and factory-scheduled maintenance to brakes and air conditioning, and complete precision engine building and diagnostics. They even provide engine replacement and transmissions with a three-year, 100,000-mile warranty. All their engine and transmission work comes with a nationwide guarantee, and there is never a shop fee applied to the final bill.
Russell Automotive, Inc. is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) member with an A+ rating, an AC Delco distributor, and a Valvoline Lube service center. Towing is available. They are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Russell Automotive, Inc. can help with car rentals, and will always present you with a free written estimate for your peace of mind. The shop is located at 2500 Pemberton Drive, just off Orange Blossom Trail, a half-mile north of the Maitland Interchange, and one and one half miles south of Piedmont Wekiwa Road.
If you’ve never brought your vehicle in to Russell Automotive, they encourage you to do so. They promise you’ll receive only the best in customer service!
Call Russell Automotive, Inc. today for an appointment at 407-298-2853.
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