November 04th, 2025

QUICK TRIP CHECK LIST

Happy November everyone! If you are planning on taking a thanksgiving trip or have family coming in, then I have a couple quick checks for everyone to do before hitting the road. Nothing ruins a holiday more than car trouble on the trip.
1st: Check your air pressures, if that TPMS light is on, stop down and get those tires and sensors checked. Driving on low air pressures can lead to tire failure. 
2nd: Check your headlights, tail lights and brake lights. Getting pulled over and ticketed by an officer is another way to ruin a holiday trip. Light checks only take a couple minutes and we do them as a courtesy. 
3rd: Check the engine oil and coolant levels. Make sure the oil level is between the hash marks on the dipstick. Coolant tanks/reservoirs have hot and cold lines. If the engine is cold the level should be on the cold line. If the engine has been running, then the level should be on the hot level. 
Lastly, if you have a clunking or brake noise, then get it checked out. Procrastinating a repair can result in a more expensive repair if a component fails on the road. Even for the simplicity of having peace of mind, it is best to know what is going on versus praying and hoping for the best.

If you need any help on a trip check, don't hesitate to call and ask for help.

- Clinton Ferrel