Trip Inspections at Hugh's Riverside Automotive in Jacksonville

A lot of Jacksonville drivers wonder about how to prepare their vehicle for a trip. That's a big deal. You could be driving through FL mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.

Jacksonville drivers really do need to plan ahead for a major road trip – there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive to see if you can feel any vibrations. Are the wheels in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok?

The next thing is a full service oil change at Hugh's Riverside Automotive in Jacksonville to make sure all of your fluids are topped off and you have fresh oil for the trip. And if your vehicle is older, you may consider putting in the high-mileage formulation to clean harmful sludge deposits in the engine. You may also need a new PCV valve and an engine air filter.

How about your transmission and brakes? Have you had your transmission and brakes inspected in the last six months? How are your wiper blades? There's nothing like not being able to get rid of the bug juice on a long road trip. Check your owner's manual for any other recommended service, and have your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Hugh's Riverside Automotive do the multi-point inspection they do so well before you head out.

Consider also having the coolant system serviced at Hugh's Riverside Automotive in Jacksonville – you want to stay within the 's recommendations. Jacksonville drivers who are towing a trailer will want to keep in mind that they'll be going a long way under severe conditions.

A lot of Jacksonville drivers overlook severe conditions like towing, FL summer heat or driving on dirt roads. Plan ahead for your next road trip – at Hugh's Riverside Automotive, we want you to get there and back.

Give us a call.

Hugh's Riverside Automotive
620 Chelsea Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904.354.7425

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