Have you had your heart set on taking a road trip this spring?! We don’t blame you and we’re here to make taking that road trip an easy task! This week we have put together a guide of five life hacks that will help you and your CJDR have an easy road trip experience and won’t leave you feeling defeated if issues arise. From cleaning out your ride to getting a tune-up or investing in roadside assistance, these tips will serve you whether your road trip is thousands of miles or maybe just a trip down the road. We encourage you to go over these details, put them to good use, and head out this spring! But first, schedule your service appointment and let our team give your CJDR the A+ in the health department! 

Clean your ride before & during the trip 

• From top to bottom, give your vehicle a little TLC cleaning. Give it a wash, vacuum, and be sure to throw out any unnecessary items, wrappers, receipts, etc. You’ll regret not cleaning out your vehicle before hitting the road, trust us. 

Check in on your vehicle 

• Before leaving for your trip, we encourage you to have our service team look over your vehicle to ensure things are in proper working order. From your fluid levels, brakes, tires, and anything else that can cause an issue, it’s important to make sure you’re ready to handle any situation. 

Have a backup plan 

• It’s always important when road tripping to have a backup plan, whether it’s additional options to stop and grab gas, to stay or eat, or additional routes to take, it’s important to be able to change your plans on-the-fly if issues arise along the way. 

Preload entertainment options 

• While the radio is a great entertainment option, crossing state lines and towns might cause issues with select stations. We encourage you to preload music, podcast, and additional entertainment options that might keep you engaged during the drive. We also recommend bringing a phone charger to keep your phone charged at all times. 

Join a roadside assist service 

• While we hope you won’t be needing this, having roadside assistance is a great way to stay safe if things go south during your trip. Having access to these services will save you a lot of trouble and we recommend it greatly!