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5 Tips For Long Distance Car Journeys

It’s the best summer weather we’ve had in years in Britain, so you’re probably thinking about making the most of it and enjoying a holiday right here instead of abroad. The easiest way to get across the country is probably driving as it can be hard to get all your luggage and look after a family on a coach or train for hours on end. Be prepared for any hurdle you may stumble across along the way with our tips that will make your journey as enjoyable and as easy as possible…

Packing The Car

The most important thing you want to do is make sure you’ve packed your car in a sensible way. This means that packing with plenty of time to spare is key in case you have overdone it and can’t fit all the essentials in.

Make sure you’ve packed in a way so that anything you may need on the journey such as a wallet, phone, snacks and water are easily accessible throughout the journey instead of having to rummage through everything halfway through the day.

Food & Water

If it’s a long drive, the last thing you want to be doing is stopping all the time for food and drinks so make sure your pack a lunch for each person in the car beforehand with extra snacks. Also whilst it is good to stay hydrated, remember drinking loads will mean you or your passengers will want to stop more often.

Packing your food is a great time saver and money saver as the only places to eat on your journey are likely to be service stations where the food doesn’t always come cheap!

Entertainment

The last thing you want to hear is “are we nearly there yet?” every twenty minutes. Make sure you’re prepared to entertain with a list of games to play, an in-car DVD player or handheld tablet with games on, or even just a great sing-along playlist for your and the kids to enjoy!

Any of these are guaranteed to keep the kids entertained for as long as possible to make the journey more stress-free.

First Aid & Emergency Car Kits

When embarking on a drive across the country, you want to be ready for any minor accidents someone in your car may have or to any minor issues your ar may face.

Bring a first aid kit with plasters, anti-bacterial wipes etc in to make sure you’re not having to detour to the nearest shop or service station if anything happens.

Preparing your car with spare bulbs, fuses and oil can also be useful in case of a minor breakdown or bulb blowing. Being able to fix this quickly without needing to find a local garage in an area you don’t know will save you time and money.

Check Your Car

Once your car is loaded with all the luggage you need for your trip, it will weigh a lot more. Check the tyre pressure and adjust it accordingly so your car can hold the weight of your luggage and passengers properly.

Other checks to make before you travel would be checking all the bulbs work, the wiper blades are in good condition and ensuring you have enough oil, screenwash and coolant in your car.

Checking these before a long journey will be beneficial and prevent you from having any unwanted stops or breakdowns along the way.

We hope your trips this summer will have been made easier with our tips. If you’re looking to sell your car and ready to get a new one for your trips, then you can sell your car to us with ease via our website or by calling 0800 689 3645.