Pic courtesy of Kevin Phillips
With the school summer holiday soon to start, it’s time to
plan ahead some day trips and staycations for the family. Often day trips or overnight
stays are enough to get a break and at the same time you can see and visit lots
of different places.
It’s really important to make a list of places you plan to visit,
what activities they offer, what the entrance costs will be and of course what
sort of restaurants and food places are nearby. This year we are planning road
trip to Scotland. Some of the places we plan to visit are Edinburg, Loch Ness,
Inverness, Pitcochry, Ben Nevis and Glasglow.
Pic courtesy of Scozzy
Before the trip it is important that you have serviced your
car and checked that it is in good working order. Check that lights, brakes and
fluids are topped up and most important check that the tyres are all in good
working order which is of paramount importance for the driver and the passenger’s
safety.
You
should always make sure the tyre pressure is adequate and check them for any types
of bulges, punctures or damage. Always make sure that the spare type is
serviced too so that in case you need to change it is in full working order. There
are many garages which will offer a tyre checking service, and even if you
happen to require this service whilst travelling you can get the best local
prices on tyres in Edinburgh at Point S
Whilst driving through Scotland’s scenic routes, the roads
can often be difficult to drive on. Having good quality tyres will ensure road
grip is provided and you can be safe from accidents or the vehicle getting out
of control in the narrow winding roads. Other benefits of having the tyres
checked is that is that it will help you to manage your fuel usage effectively
and give you a smoother driving experience.
Pic courtesy of Frank Winkler
With the car fully checked the next thing is to pack some
spare blankets, food, drinks, first aid kit and lots of activities for the kids
to do in the car. Always try and take frequent stops so everyone can stretch
their legs and recharge. Driving in long stretches can be tiring and often
dangerous, plan your trips so that the journey is manageable. Taking in turns
to drive is also a good idea on long journeys.
Last of all enjoy the trip and be prepared if emergencies
happen it is all part of the excitement of road trips.
I hope to write more about out trip in the forthcoming
posts.
* in collaboration with Point S
I think it's so important to have regular services just to ensure your car is always in good condition. We need to have a look at my boyfriends van as we're using it for a festival and holiday coming up x
ReplyDeleteReally important and useful advice! I definitely need to be more car-aware..there's nothing worse than being stranded..
ReplyDeleteThis is so important especially before a long road trip! Gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeleteI use my car quite a lot on day trips etc with the children. Car maintenance and tyre care is so important
ReplyDeleteMy partner is due some new tyres for sure. He’s got his mot coming up so we’ll be getting them then. Laura xx
ReplyDeleteBeing on top of things including your car maintenance is non-negotiable.
ReplyDeleteGood tips for tyre car for long trips. Tyre maintenance is anyway good whether taking trips or not. I love Scotland, enjoy your trip and looking forward to your posts about the trip.
ReplyDeleteReally important and useful advice. So important to check your tyres.
ReplyDeleteThis is so important, especially ahead of a big trip. I think people often forget the importance of checking the safety of their tyres.
ReplyDeleteReally useful advice to check your tyres.
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