Confidence in your vehicle’s ability to take you from Point A to Point B is paramount. You must have a vehicle in top mechanical condition to avoid breakdowns on the road. You must have great tires, because a blowout could cause extreme damage not only to your own vehicle, but to someone else’s.
It is very stressful to worry about your vehicle’s condition while traversing a major city, bouncing over potholes and rough bridges, trying to keep up with traffic. It is no fun to be stuck on the side of a road, waiting for road service (be sure to have a road service policy!) because of the radiator overheating, a muffler falling off, or a flat tire.
Sometimes, accidents occur and it’s not your fault. One friend was driving north towing a 5th wheel. In the southbound lane, a truck lost a tire. The tire rolled across the median and collided with the 5th wheel, shearing off its axle. Not a pretty sight!
Rotate the tires or buy new ones. Check for weather cracks, check the manufacturer’s date, and replace
Service your vehicle before a major trip. Replace the windshield wipers. Clean out the crap from previous trips. Start fresh with each new adventure.
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