If a road trip is part of your summer plans, the last place you want is to be sidelined with car troubles.
The best way to avoid that? Ensure your car is in tip-top shape before hitting the road. Here are four questions to ask:
- Are your tires properly inflated? Under-inflated tires can lead to uneven tire wear, poor vehicle handling and increased fuel consumption 鈥� something no one wants right now!
- Is your battery in good shape? The last thing you want is a dead battery in the back country, notes Nick Roddam, Service Manager at in Courtenay. A pre-trip inspection can ensure your battery is in good shape to make the trip, especially as you might be drawing more power for accessories.
- Are your coolants and fluids topped up? Hot weather can be hard on the engine, especially if you鈥檙e driving for long stretches. And those dusty, buggy backroads? No fun if you run out of windshield washer fluid.
- Can your brakes handle the drive? Towing, mountain roads and other common road trip activities can put more wear on breaks than they normally see. Before leaving home, it鈥檚 essential to have your brakes checked to avoid putting your vehicle 鈥� and you 鈥� at risk.
For many road-trippers the solution is what Galaxy Motors calls their Summer Holiday Peace of Mind Inspection.
鈥淥ur summer holiday promotion is a great way to make sure your car is ready to tackle everything you throw at it (and in it) this summer,鈥� Roddam says. 鈥淚t even includes a brake inspection to ensure your family is safe and prepared for summer adventures. To ensure your vehicle is ready for summer, they鈥檙e also offering 20 per cent off all major fluid flushes.
Open Monday to Friday, and with some of the most competitive labour rates on the Island, Galaxy Motors Service Centre, services all makes and models of vehicles 鈥� making it easy to ensure your vehicle is ready to go when you are!
And you needn鈥檛 have purchased your vehicle through them to enjoy their friendly and award-winning service, Roddam says, noting the Courtenay service centre features five mechanical bays and has courtesy vehicles available for clients when needed.
Clients are encouraged to book ahead or by phone at 855-887-7622 but they can often accommodate same-day requests, Roddam notes.
Fall back in love with your vehicle
Summer road trips can take a toll on your car鈥檚 interior that a quick vacuum can鈥檛 fix. Give your car a 鈥榮pa day鈥� and let Galaxy鈥檚 expert detailing team get your car looking brand new again! Four detail packages range from 鈥榡ust the basics鈥� to a 鈥榙iamond-level鈥� detailing service. Learn more and book online
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