Car after vacation. Is maintenance required?
Ten days of blissful rest, beautiful views and carelessness gradually become just a pleasant memory. The holiday season is coming to an end, and with it the time of intensive car trips to different parts of the country or Europe.
Drivers should remember that when they enjoyed unique rides with their families and friends, their cars worked hard at that time and therefore it is worth taking care of their regeneration. Premio experts advise to carefully check the technical condition of the car before returning to our daily duties, especially if we have driven hundreds of kilometers, often in difficult road and weather conditions.
Taking care of your own safety and the safety of your loved ones, it will be most convenient to trust the specialists and have your car checked at an authorized service center. The help of a specialist will be indispensable if we notice, for example, vibrations on the steering wheel, pulling to the side or strange sounds coming from under the hood of the car while driving.
– The service is especially recommended if, due to many daily events, we did not have time to check the technical condition of our car before going on vacation. This should not be delayed, especially when, while driving on the road, we noticed that our car behaves a little differently than usual,” advises Marcin Paleński from the Premio SB car wash in Piaseczno.
What should be checked in the car after many kilometers of trips, often on different road surfaces? “We may not feel it when driving a car in a city, but on a longer highway, where we develop a higher speed, noticeable vibrations begin to appear on the steering wheel of our car, and even vibrations of the entire car. Observing such situations, after the holiday, the wheels should be balanced. When visiting a service, it is also worth asking for an assessment of the condition of the tires, because with more kilometers, tires wear out faster and are at greater risk of mechanical damage, for example, from sharp stones, suggests Marcin Palenski. .
The Premio expert also advises to check the tire pressure after returning, this is especially important when we traveled with different loads during the holidays. Maintaining the correct pressure is not only a guarantee of our safety, but also of a rich wallet, as tires last longer.
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Jarosław Bojszczak of Premio Bojszczak & Bounaas in Poznań also recommends adding an assessment of the condition of the suspension and rims to the list of items to be checked, especially if we happened to get into a hole in the road while on the road. It is also necessary to check the effectiveness of the steering and braking system. The expert notes that the last element should definitely be evaluated by a mechanic if we feel less braking force or hear unusual sounds during this maneuver.
– During long journeys, the fluids are also subject to faster wear and tear and should be checked and replenished upon return. “Incorrect levels of engine oil, brake fluid or coolant can damage this system and create a real safety hazard for us and others,” agrees Premio experts.
– Traveling by car on vacation gives you a lot of freedom and can be an opportunity for unforgettable adventures. However, it should be remembered that the kilometers traveled during this time can affect the condition of the car, so after returning home, it is worth giving it to qualified mechanics. It will also be a good opportunity to carry out periodic maintenance before the upcoming autumn-winter season, which is demanding on the car, sums up Tomasz Drzewiecki, director of retail network development at Premio Opony-Autoserwis in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland. , Hungary and Ukraine.
