Road Trip Prep
Hudson Buick GMC
Our Road Trip Checklist!
If you're thinking about taking a long road trip across New York or nationwide this year, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is in top driving shape. At our Buick andGMC dealership in Poughkeepsie, we can provide road trip service to help ensure your car, truck or SUV is performing at its best to take you anywhere you'd like to go. Check out our road trip advice and FAQs to see what kind of maintenance you should schedule before embarking on your journey. Our Buick and GMC service experts will help ensure your vehicle is ready for any road trip you have in mind.
Is My Car Too Old for a Road Trip?
If your GMC Acadia or Buick Encore is in good condition and up to date on routine maintenance, it should be ready for a road trip! You can schedule GM service at our nearby dealership for an inspection to ensure everything is operating as it should. This road trip inspection can include checking fluid levels, inspecting your brakes, performing an oil change and other maintenance.
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To ensure your car or SUV is road trip ready, speak with one of our GMC and Buick service experts. We can perform a road trip checklist to ensure your vehicle is ready for the journey ahead. Our road trip checklist includes:
- Checking your car's battery
- Inspecting the belts and hoses
- Topping off fluids or replacing filters
- Verifying the lights and electrical equipment
- Checking the brakes
- Inspecting the tires and more!
Can I Take a High Mileage Car on a Road Trip?
Vehicles that have high mileage may require a bit more care when it comes to maintenance, but so long as they're maintained, they can perform as reliably as any vehicle. Bring your vehicle in for an inspection and we can ensure your high-mileage vehicle is ready for a long road trip.
Other Road Trip Tips & Advice in Poughkeepsie, NY
Other road trip tips to make your journey that much more enjoyable include to check your tires for any cuts or gauges, and check your tire pressure. We also recommend listening for any strange brake sounds, replacing your windshield wipers and replenishing your windshield cleaner. You can also schedule a fast oil change at Hudson Buick GMC before your road trip.
Contact Hudson Buick GMC with any road trip questions you have and our team can help ensure your vehicle is all set. We're here to discuss road trip tips with you so that you can have the best time on your journey. Visit our nearby dealership today!